If you love searching for unique items and hidden treasures, you have plenty of options for great antique malls near DC. Across the DMV area in Northern Virginia and Maryland, there are funky and fun antique shops. We mapped out a dream weekend itinerary where you can explore all of the best antique stores and dine in quaint inns and charming restaurants around Washington DC.
You can view an itinerary here!
1. Kensington Antique Row
The trip starts outside of DC at Antique Row, the area’s largest and oldest antiquing district. The area has rows of antique shops and markets where you can find everything from clothes to dishes and furniture.
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2. Emporium Antiques
The next stop is Frederick, Maryland, which has many amazing antique shops, including Emporium Antiques. Located in a historic brick building in downtown Frederick, Emporium Antiques has been one of the best places to find antiques from local dealers since 1987. You’ll find some of the best antique stores near Washington DC in Frederick!
112 East Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701
3. Chartreuse & Co.
Chartreuse & Co. is a family-owned antiques shop in converted barns. Their shop is now located across two barns and a farmhouse. They sell items from many different vendors and get new items in regularly, so you want to visit frequently. We love this antique store near DC!
4007 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
4. Firestone’s Culinary Tavern
If you’re hungry, we recommend stopping at Firestone’s Culinary Tavern for lunch or dinner. It’s located in an old 1920s building with an intimate feeling inside. Dine on their favorite dishes like seafood, burgers, and delicious desserts.
105 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
5. Hollerstown Hill Bed & Breakfast
Spend the night in the Frederick area with your haul from the day at Hollerstown Hill Bed & Breakfast. Family owned, this inn is in a 1901 Queen Anne Victorian home. It’s just minutes from downtown Frederick and the hosts are warm and welcoming and you will love your stay! This historic inn near DC is the perfect place to spend the evening.
4 Clarke Pl, Frederick, MD 21701
6. The Old Lucketts Store
Day two of the antiquing road trip will take you to beautiful Leesburg, Virginia. The Old Lucketts Store might just be one of the most well-known antique places in the area. The shop is in a restored 138-year-old, and more than 30 dealers sell their wares there. One of the best antique malls near DC!
42350 Lucketts Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176
7. On A Whim
You can’t miss the charming On A Whim with its green and pink polka dotted barn. They sell a mix of repurposed and vintage shabby chic furniture and home decor.
14920 James Monroe Hwy, Leesburg, VA 20176
8. Roots 657
When it’s time for lunch (or dinner!), Roots 657 is the perfect place for a bite in Leesburg. The cafe serves locally-inspired farm-to-table house made soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods. TEXT
42301 Spinks Ferry Rd Leesburg, VA 20176
9. Middleburg Antique Emporium
Our trip takes us to Middleburg, also known as Virginia Hunt Country. There are plenty of treasures in this bright and cozy shop with 45 dealers selling goods from the United States and Europe. Middleburg has some of the best antique stores near DC!
105 W Washington St Middleburg, VA 20117
10. Baileywyck Antiques
Baileywyck Antiques gets its name from the beloved dog of one of the owners and it is packed with antiques, furniture, home decor items, artwork, architectural elements, and collectibles in a 4,000-square-foot gallery.
11. Red Fox Inn
If it’s time to rest after your shopping day, the Red Fox Inn is a gorgeous inn in Middleburg. There are 18 unique rooms over a few different buildings. The inn has a Tavern on the first floor and the Night Fox Pub if you get hungry! This hidden gem in Virginia is a must-see!
2 E Washington St Middleburg, VA 20117
12. Iron Horse Antiques
Don’t be deceived by the outside! Iron Horse Antiques is a huge two-story antique mall with a little bit of everything in it. They usually have freshly baked cookies or treats for visitors to snack on while they browse!
13. Mount Vernon Antique Center (permanently closed)
Editor's note: Unfortunately, this antique store in Alexandria is permanently closed. We end our trip right outside of DC in Alexandria where you can search high quality antiques at the huge Mount Vernon Antique Center. You can spend hours exploring this massive antique mall and its many hidden treasures.
8101 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22309
Have you visited these antique malls near DC? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
There are also plenty of antique stores in the district! If you want to keep it local, visit the ten best places to find antiques in DC!
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