Antiquing is not only a common activity in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but it is also near and dear to our hearts. Gerry, our chef, is an avid antiquer who used to bring me, Brenda, around the country growing up in order to find our version of gold. This passion has stayed with us, and if you look around Sugar Tree Inn, you will find some of our collectibles we have gathered through the years and through the antique shops in the Shenandoah Valley near Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro, VA. Like Disney-Pixar’s Wall-E and Eve, we don’t believe in trash, only the potential to make new.
Now, we may be ruining our own treasure troves by sharing our list of favorite antique stores near our quaint Bed and Breakfast in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, but we just can't help ourselves. So, here is our list of antique shops, and just maybe you will find your own piece of the Valley while antique shopping in Virginia.
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3 Seasons Antiques & Unique Treasures – Fairfield, VA
Address: 5562 North Lee Highway, Fairfield, VA; Hours: Thursday-Saturday 11am-4pm
As you may have seen in our spring events blog post, 3 Seasons Antiques & Unique Treasures is back open for the season and through until the end of the year! Each year is dedicated to a certain theme, and this year is “Vintage Love”. While antiques and vintage is the name-of-the-game, 3 Seasons also showcase local artists and gifts, making it one of the most unique antique shops near Fairfield, VA and Lexington, Virginia.
It is virtually impossible to walk away not seeing something that catches the eye. It truly is one of our most favorite places to visit! Melinda is a wealth of knowledge and finds the most beautiful things! You will see many of room furnishings come straight from Melinda!
Duke’s Lexington Antique Center – Lexington, VA
Address: 1495 N. Lee Hwy, 30 Pinnacle Lane, Lexington, VA; Hours: Every day 9am-6pm
Nicknamed “the Fun Place”, one step inside and you will see why! Duke’s is stuffed with furniture, décor, knickknacks, clothing and more. The collection ranges from wacky and weird to delicate and timeless, making it one of the best antique stores in Lexington, VA.
Regardless of what your style is, Duke’s is sure to have it. If you are lucky, maybe local legend Cooper will be the one who checks you out…did we mention Cooper is a cat?
Staunton Antiques Center – Staunton, VA
Address: 19 W Beverley St, Staunton, VA; Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-5pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-6pm
What is special about Staunton Antiques Center is that it not only holds history, but it lives in it as well in the historic McCroy Building in downtown Staunton. At a whopping 13,000 sq.ft, this is one of the most well-known antique shops in downtown Staunton, VA and a must-visit destination when antique shopping in the Shenandoah Valley.
Staunton Antiques Center has both physically and metaphorically a large presence, being known as a place that is hard to walk away empty handed from. From gizmos to games, furniture to fun, and everything in between, this is a must-stop on your trip into Staunton.
Stuarts Draft Antique Mall – Waynesboro, VA
Address: 3304 Stuarts Draft Hwy Suite 118, Waynesboro, VA; Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Stuarts Draft Antique Mall has been a staple in the community for over 30 years, providing locals and visitors with quality antiques and gifts through the decades. Winning “Valley’s Favorite Antique Mall” multiple times and recognized for Best Antiques in the Shenandoah Valley, it stands out as one of the top antique malls near Waynesboro, VA.
While unassuming from the outside, inside displays a wide array of treasures where you can pick up a vintage ring alongside your newest wall art to hang. On the weekends, Stuarts Draft Antique Mall hosts Mr. BBQ’s food truck, the perfect way to end your trip inside. Many of our room furnishings have come from Stuarts Draft Antique Mall!
Factory Antique Mall – Verona, VA
Address: 50 Lodge Ln #106, Verona, VA
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm
Factory Antique Mall is the largest antique shop in the entire US, making it a destination for serious treasure hunters and one of the most popular antique malls in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Sitting on 150,000 sq.ft—yes, you read that right!—this antique mall has won multiple awards for their sizable collection. If you look up "What is the largest Antique Mall in the United States", this is what you will see!
With the option for people to rent a booth, the collection is always changing and accommodating any and all types of antique-goers. They thought ahead and knew you would probably work up an appetite covering the span of the store, and set up a family-owned and run café, The Bluebird Café and Bakery, right on the inside.
While many chalk up antiques to “clutter”, they miss the beauty that comes in owning a piece of history and keeping another item from being tossed out. Sometimes you don’t even realize you are missing something in your home until you see it sitting on a shelf or hanging on the walls, and there is no better place for this inspiration to hit than in an antique shop.
So head out and explore the best antique shopping in the Shenandoah Valley, and be sure to tell us over breakfast at Sugar Tree Inn what you picked up!
Sugar Tree Inn is the ideal home base for your Blue Ridge adventure. Our mountain bed and breakfast offers a peaceful, low-tech escape nestled right off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27. Wake up to the sounds of nature, savor a hearty homemade breakfast, and then set off to explore nearby farmers markets, scenic drives, or hiking trails. Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend, a girlfriends' getaway, or a restful solo retreat, you’ll enjoy warm hospitality, delicious dinners by Chef Gerry, and cozy accommodations with rustic charm. Come disconnect to reconnect at Sugar Tree Inn—your Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountain getaway.
