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10 Best Cities for Antique & Flea Market Lovers
If you live for the hunt, these cities should be your home base.
Here at Livability, we believe that one of the secrets to happiness is living someplace you truly love. And if your love of antiques and flea markets runs so deep you Google “best antiquing” every weekend, well, this post is for you.
We assembled this roundup of cities with the best flea markets, antique shops and thrift stores because when you’re on the hunt for that perfect vintage piece or hidden treasure, location means everything. And while you’ll find the biggest flea market in the U.S. in Brimfield, MA, this list offers cities that aren’t just great places to shop, they’re also great places to live.
Whether you’re planning your destination for your next antiquing road trip or you’re looking to live — full time — somewhere with great antiquing and flea market-ing, read on, antique hunter, read on.