Shopping for antiques can be some of the most fun you can have on a trip.
However, antique shops can be a bit of a roulette wheel, you never know what you’re going to get. And, while that might might be part of the fun for some, wouldn’t you just want to know what are the best ones to go to?
Luckily, HGTV has released a list of the best antique stores in 48 states and highlighted two stores in Massachusetts that antique afficionados may want to check out.
“Let these can’t-miss antique and vintage destinations inspire your next road trip; your car’s back seats fold down, right?” HGTV said.
Here are the best antique stores in Massachusetts, according to HGTV.
HGTV’s best antique stores in Massachusetts
Brimfield Antique & Flea Market on July 9 (July 8-13 session).
HGTV said that Brimfield Antique Shows and Canal Street Antique Mall are the best places to shop for antiques in Massachusetts because of their diverse supply.
What HGTV said about Brimfield: “Designer Stacey Martin of Boston’s The Freshmaker appreciates that secondhand items can have both an outsized effect and a light footprint. ‘Sustainability is such an important focus for us, and we use a great deal of vintage in our work for that reason,’ she explains. ‘When a project requires vintage rugs or case goods, I head to the Brimfield Antique Shows. The interesting assortment never fails to disappoint, and I always arrive prepared to act when I spot that perfect piece. Recently, I fell for a 1930s glass cabinet with claw feet that barely fit in my car.;”
A flea market where you can find seemingly anything, Brimfield Antique Shows is located at 6 Mill Lane Road in Brimfield, Massachusetts. The show happens three times a year. The final show for the 2025 season will be Sept. 2-7.
What HGTV said about Canal Street: “When she’s on the lookout for smaller items: “I love unearthing small treasures at the Canal Street Antique Mall and frequently find curious accessories that create interest and give guests something to talk about,” Stacey says. This stunning space features a bold vintage statement piece (the tiger-bedecked door mounted on the wall) and a chic vintage accessory (the vase on the coffee table).”
You can find Canal Street Antique Mall at 181 Canal St #7 in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: HGTV said a flea market, a mall are the 2 best places to antique in MA