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Discover A Treasure Trove Of Antiques & More At Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market In Louisiana

Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market in Louisiana offers unique antique and repurposed items from over 20 vendors.

Updated Mar 1, 2023

Written by 

Clarisa

Finding treasure is something we all enjoy doing, and the best kind of treasure is the kind you never knew you needed. If you like to sift through bargain shelves at a flea market to find exactly what item your home or collection needs, start with the Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market. With vendors selling all sorts of odds and ends, you're sure to find something at this awesome flea market in Louisiana.

Welcome to the Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market, an antique and repurposed item shop in Sunset, Louisiana with very unique selections.

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Of course, every antique store has a one-of-a-kind bargain finds, but there are always gems here at the Rail Stop.

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With over 20 different vendors each selling their own selections of found and fixed goods...

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...you can easily spend an entire day while browsing here to go through everything.

You'll find everything from knick-knacks to bed frames and every piece of furniture or decoration in between.

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And if you are looking for it you'll have plenty of reasons to check here. Everything is ready to find its new forever home.

A new piece on display can change the look of a whole room.

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There are toys and games from decades past, and items that have been renewed for a new style or longer use are all over the place.

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You could find the missing piece to your vintage set of dishes or a new set you'd like to complete someday.

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Anything is possible when you have so much to choose from here. Be sure to bring your friends and the family to get in on all the shopping fun too!

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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Grab some breakfast ahead of time, or plan to go out to dinner later as a bookend to a visit here!

If you'd like to check out Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market, visit the official Facebook page and bookmark it for a future visit.

Have you ever been to any of these amazing markets? If so, which part was your favorite? Did you leave with some wonderful treasure? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

If you're still in the mood for more bargain shopping, check out this thrift store road trip itinerary.

In a complete departure from all of that shopping energy, take a look at this video about Louisiana's Fontainebleu State Park Tour:

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The Washington Old Schoolhouse Is A Two-Story Antique Mall In Louisiana That’s Almost Too Good To Be True

The Washington Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall in Louisiana offers a unique shopping experience with its vast collection of antiques housed in a historic school building.

Published Feb 14, 2023

Written by 

Jackie Sutherlin

Are you always on the hunt for unique finds and incredible antiques to add to your collection? There's a very special antique mall in Louisiana that's worth the extra effort to get there, and you're going to be amazed at all the treasures within these walls.

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The Washington Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall might just be the most unique antique store in Louisiana.

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This 40,000-square-foot antique mall is overflowing with awesome finds.

For starters, the building itself is a bit of an antique!

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It used to be Washington High School, which opened back in 1934. All of the classrooms have been filled with antiques galore. You’ll definitely get schoolhouse vibes in every room you turn into, and you’ll be able to catch glimpses of this building’s past life, like the chalkboards seen here.

There are dozens and dozens of vendors in rotation here at the schoolhouse, so there's always something new in stock.

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If two stories of treasures weren’t enough for you, head over to the gymnasium for even more!

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There’s even a cafe where you can fuel up in between browsing.

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Add some pep to your step with a coffee or make a whole day out of it and sit down to indulge in a full meal with one of the hearty, homestyle hot plates.

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Twice a year, the schoolhouse puts on a fabulous antique fair where hundreds of vendors come out to display their stuff.

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It’s a great spot to pick up some locally made jams, jellies, jewelry, and artwork as well as support small businesses! The next antique fair is slated for April 14-16, 2023.

One thing is certain: you're bound to walk away with something you didn't know you couldn't live without.

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Follow the Washington Old Schoolhouse on Facebook so you never miss out on any new inventory and upcoming events.

We love seeing buildings get a new lease on life rather than being torn down or abandoned. Not too far away from this schoolhouse is the Kisatchie High School which, unfortunately, did not get a second chance and now is slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature. The photos are hauntingly beautiful, though!

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The Coolest Place To Shop In Louisiana Is An Antique Mall In An Old Schoolhouse

The Washington Old Schoolhouse in Louisiana offers a unique antique shopping experience in a historic 40,000-square-foot former school building.

Published Jul 8, 2022

Written by 

Jackie Sutherlin

Louisiana has plenty of antique shops, thrift stores, and flea markets that are full of epic treasures, but few are housed in a building with a history as unique as the Washington Old Schoolhouse. You could spend hours wandering the halls here, so make sure you've set aside plenty of time to explore the 40,000-square-foot building, and you may want to clean out your car because you'll be finding all sorts of goodies you'll want to take home.

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For one of the most unique shopping experiences you can have, head over to the Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall in Washington.

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As the name would suggest, the building was once a schoolhouse almost a century ago.

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The school was built in 1934 and was the original Washington High School for many years.

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Today, the 40,000-square-foot school is chock-full of goodies you'll want to take home.

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There are multiple rotating vendors that display their items, so with inventory constantly changing, you can bet that no two visits are the same!

After you've explored the schoolhouse, don't forget to head to the gym.

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And no, not for P.E.

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The gymnasium holds even more treasures!

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There's also a cafe, where you can fuel up in between shopping sessions.

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Twice a year, they take to the lawn and hold both a spring and a fall antique fair where even more vendors come out and pepper the lawns with everything from cast iron cookware to locally sourced honey.

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You're bound to find something you just can't live without.

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Be sure to give them a follow on Facebook so you never miss out on any upcoming events or vendor updates. If you've ever visited the Washington Old Schoolhouse, tell us in the comments!

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