Immerse in a Treasuring Hunting Experience along Richmond/Wayne County, Indiana’s Antique Alley Trail

The hub of the Antique Alley Trail is alive and well, and Wayne County, Indiana is in the heart of it all. Visitors consistently flock to quaint towns such as Centerville, Cambridge City, Hagerstown and Richmond, where treasure hunting is in full swing year round.

There’s a renewal of energy being found in yesterday’s items, what is used has a story and brings a warmth of nostalgia from a past life. Take for instance Grandmacore, this cozy traditional style embraces delicate plates, tattered embroidered linens, and worn furniture, taking us back to a simpler period filled with cherished memories. Sought after hand-sewn quilts, juice cups, colorful pitchers, glassware, lamps, heavy cast iron skillets, and more, are all prized trophies for the collector to connect to yesterday.

Each step taken and aisle browsed in an Antique/Vintage shop forms a sensation of what will I find next. Vintage and antique pursuers blend never ending styles together forging their own look, evolving a sense of what feeling do I want to convey for me, my family, and guests.

Here are the must see locations, where antiques and vintage are screaming in Richmond/Wayne County, Indiana.

Centerville Antique Mall offers 80,000 sq. of shopping pleasure! Filled to the brim with 500+ booths, this mall caters to every imaginable find guests may pursue, plus gives the visitor an overall A+ junking experience. Wheelers Antiques is located downtown Centerville, and has been catering to callers for over 50+ years. The cozy town of Hagerstown offers The Shoppes of East Main Building 1 & 2, both located on Main St. Another great spot is Larry’s antiques, which has been a staple in the Richmond area for the past 20 years. The newest addition to Richmond is E Street Salvage located in Richmond’s Historic Depot District. This huge three story brick building is jam-packed with various statement pieces and hard-to-find prizes.

Picturesque Cambridge City is lined with locally owned antique stores, all gracing along the Historic National Rd. US 40.  Here you’ll discover the National Road Antique Mall with 90+ dealers housed in a two story building. Allen Antiques & Curiosities is located in a cozy log cabin and offers a quaint shopping experience. Building 125 welcomes each guest at the swing of the door, and is bursting with quality antiques, unique décor, and repurposed furniture. No need to leave the country for imports, Europa Antiques specializes in antiques from France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Rustic & Main displays an abundant array of primitives for home décor buyers. Yesterday’s Antiques resides in a previous 1847 stunning brick Federal hotel and deals in country antiques and primitive finds. Old Tin Roof is filled with needful American country items with a hint of vintage. High Hats Antique Mall showcases the perfect inventory to discover interior styles from primitive and more. All the locations above offer a great assortment of merchandise and more.                

An overnight getaway is a great option, as there are many hotels and Airbnb’s to choose from, plus many locally owned culinary hot spots and attractions. The extra time allows diehard chaser time to feed their antique/vintage passion at all locations. Come, Walk, Sleep, and Breath Antiques & Vintage along Richmond/Wayne County, Indiana’s Antique Alley Trail

Blog Written by: Julie Chance