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In a place where anything is possible, artisans across the Silver State (Nevada, USA) draw inspiration from the land itself, which can be felt in their shops, boutiques, and markets, stocked with homegrown delights and handcrafted wares.
Cheshire Antiques, Gardnerville
Housed in a fascinating historical building on Gardnerville’s main street, Cheshire Antiques opened its doors for business in January of 2005. Featuring an astonishing 12,000 square feet of treasures, nearly 50 specialty dealers feature their selections, encompassing anything from hard-to-find furniture to smaller antiques including glassware, toys and wall hangings.
Eddy Street Vintage Market, Gardnerville
If there is someone who will redefine the concept of antiquing, hold your attention and in turn enlighten you to appreciate mementos from another time, it’s Meredith Fischer, owner of Eddy Street Vintage Market in Gardnerville. With an unmatched interest in uncovering the magic in unique pieces and reworking them into distinctively original treasures, Eddy Street Vintage Market incorporates timeworn home furnishings as well as a few newer finds that exude an authentic antique feel.
Lucky Star Western Americana Gallery, Reno
The Lucky Star – Western Americana Gallery was founded by a mother and daughter team whose vision was formulated years ago during a cross-country antiquing road trip. The culmination of years of collecting combined with that trip found treasures and a solid vision. A slice of Santa Fe, old town Scottsdale and Jackson Hole, The Lucky Star is a beautiful space situated unassumingly in the middle of Reno. Chock full of those gems found and loved, the owners want their passion ignite yours! What began as a personal hobby decades ago has become one of the largest vintage western collections in the country.
Antiques & Treasures Downtown, Reno
Antiques & Treasures Downtown is Reno’s newest antique mall located in the heart of old downtown Reno. It currently has over 60 dealers and offers an eclectic array of antiques and collectables from beautiful gallery arts and prints to costume jewellery. Its knowledgeable staff is available to answer any questions visitors may have about any of their many items.
Antique Mall of America, Las Vegas
A favourite destination for antique and collectable shoppers since 2005, Antique Mall of America showcases over 25,000 square feet of collectable merchandise under one roof. With over 100 booths to browse from, it literally has thousands of unique treasures to enjoy. Here, you’ll find Old World of antiques, collectables, art, coins, and jewellery.
The Attic Vintage Clothing Co., Las Vegas
A favorite among visitors and locals alike is The Attic, an undeniably charming Vegas hotspot. Located as the first stop along Antique Alley, visitors can expect to find funky, retro accessories against a vibrant backdrop, and an exuberant welcome to boot. Once designated as the largest vintage store in the world, The Attic has a very friendly feel and a contagious enthusiasm for unconventional gems. Once you start digging through the racks, you are sure to be bitten by the vintage bug and will most certainly not be leaving empty handed. Featuring fashion trends from the 1940s to the 80s, The Attic is a most definite worthwhile venture off the Strip when visiting the Las Vegas area!
Patina Décor, Las Vegas
Offering upscale, vintage furnishings, this large space has been divided into conceptualized living areas, allowing each item to be perfectly envisioned in your own home. Elevated taste is present in each and every piece available for purchase. From uncanny barware to irresistible lighting, to accessories and apparel, Patina is one of the more interesting antique shops in the state and needs to be top of the list when visiting Las Vegas. Take a few minutes away from The Strip, wander north to the Antique Alley and secure some seriously incredible gems.
Vintage Vegas Antiques, Las Vegas
Including vintage clothing, glassware, and furniture, Vintage Vegas meets the traditional standards of a great antique store. Each item is most undoubtedly interesting, but the back room is the most alluring, illuminating the hallway with vibrant neon from years past. Almost serving up a museum sort of vibe, Vintage Vegas is an intriguing stop along an afternoon spent in Antique Alley in Las Vegas’ Downtown Arts District, and is most certainly worth a stop to get a glimpse of what this fascinating city looked like in years past.
Garnet Mercantile, Ely
Garnet Mercantile seems to have a bit of everything, comprised of individual seller booths stocked with everything from antique finds to handmade crafts like stained glass. This local store also has a great collection of goods that are important to the Ely story, like copper bowls and jewelry, garnet jewelry, and other crafted goods made by Ely-area artists. Best yet, the Garnet Mercantile is connected by breezeway to the Ely Art Bank, planning to shop here is a two for one experience with history as an added bonus.
McGill Antiques and Collectibles, McGill
Pop into McGill Antiques and Collectibles where you’ll have a chance at purchasing a remnant of your very own. In the heart of downtown McGill, this funky little antique shop has been supplying an array of both new and used merchandise for over 20 years. With just about everything you can dream of from motorcycle gear to your favorite flicks, to hard-to-find relics, McGill Antiques and Collectibles is a fun place to check out when traversing through Nevada.
