3 Fabulous Day Trips From New York City For Antique Lovers

Brie Dyas
Updated

Fall is the unofficial "antiquing season." It's a great time to take a little day trip to pick up a few fabulous items to refresh your home -- or to start stocking up on one-of-a-kind gifts.

Here are three destinations that are within a few hours drive from New York City. Share your favorite antique shopping destinations in the comments below!

Somerville, New Jersey

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somerville new jersey


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If you only think of the Garden State in terms of highways and rest stops, you've got the wrong idea. New Jersey is filled with cute little towns, many of which are home to charming antiques stores. Multiple antique stores dot Somerville's main street. Our favorite is the Somerville Antiques Center, which is home to dozens of individual sellers offering everything from vintage handbags and clothes, to furnishings of every style. You can easily spend a whole day browsing the two levels. Be on the lookout for the occasional estate sale, held in the back of the Center. Somerville is also reachable through NJTransit's Raritan Valley Line.

Woodbury, Connecticut

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woodbury connecticut


Woodbury is the "antiques capital of Connecticut." Martha Stewart has shopped there -- and where she goes, we follow. You'll generally find really high-end pieces here, specifically furnishings dating back to the 18th- and 19th-century. One such place is G. Sergeant Antiques, a favorite of collectors and museum curators. Even if you're just browsing, you're bound to be inspired. For a full dealer list, visit the Woodbury Antique Dealers Association.

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New Hope, Pennsylvania

new hope pennsylvania
new hope pennsylvania


New Hope's known as an antiquing hotspot, which has often lead to New York City-level prices. However, deals can still be found. If you love vintage clothes, there's Love Saves The Day (always packed, occasionally costume-y, but they have good coats, dresses and men's clothes) and Nightbird Vintage (particularly good for vintage jeans). Walk across the bridge to Lambertville, New Jersey, for more shopping. A few highlights: Mill Crest Vintage (beautiful clothing selection with eyebrow-raising prices), Panoply Books (vintage books, plus some records and art) and The People's Store (multiple antique dealers).

A 1950s Mickey Mouse Toy

Together, the words vintage and Mickey Mouse sound like a recipe for a fortune. But is it? Learn how <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/17/country-living-what-is-it-mickey-mouse-toy_n_3452999.html" target="_blank">Country Living appraised it</a>.

An Early-20th-Century Diamond Dyes Color Card

This unusual relic is <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/27/country-living-what-is-it-color-card_n_3340561.html" target="_blank">certainly worth a great deal more than we expected</a>.
This unusual relic is certainly worth a great deal more than we expected.

A 1950s Jiffy-Way Egg Scale

We didn't even know eggs were scaled back in the day. But if you happen to have one of these lying around your attic, you ought to consider selling it. They're <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/country-living-whats-it-worth-egg-scale_n_3036122.html" target="_blank">worth a pretty penny</a>.

A 1870s Watchmaker's Cabinet

Find out how much <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/18/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2706977.html" target="_blank">Country Living appraised it for</a>.
Find out how much Country Living appraised it for.

A 1950 Doily Stretcher

When's the last time you <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/06/country-living-what-is-it-worth-doily-stretcher_n_3222043.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpost-home&ir=HuffPost%20Home#slide=2325382" target="_blank">saw one of these</a>?
When's the last time you saw one of these?

A 1930s Syrup-Dispenser Base

We couldn't believe how much Country Living <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/04/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2803695.html" target="_blank">appraised this for</a>.
We couldn't believe how much Country Living appraised this for.

A 1970s Pauline Trigère Wool Coat

This <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/25/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2756009.html" target="_blank">retro-chic coat</a> is worth a lot more than you'd expect.
This retro-chic coat is worth a lot more than you'd expect.

A Circa-1941 Steelcraft Toy Bus

You'll neve believe how much this <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/11/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2659298.html">vintage toy bus </a>is worth.
You'll neve believe how much this vintage toy bus is worth.

A 1970s Peacock Chair

This <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/28/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2546768.html">Victorian chair</a> is worth a pretty penny.
This Victorian chair is worth a pretty penny.

A Mid-19th Century Storage Chest

Check out how much this well crafted, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2500864.html">mid-19th century storage chest</a> is worth.
Check out how much this well crafted, mid-19th century storage chest is worth.

A Late-1800s Butler's Call Box

Ever wondered how much <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/14/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2471051.html">antique call boxes</a> are worth nowadays?
Ever wondered how much antique call boxes are worth nowadays?

A Midcentury Argus C3 Match-Matic Camera

Here's an assessment in case you were planning on picking one of these <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/07/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2415746.html">Match-Matic cameras</a> up on your next trip to the vintage shops.

A Vintage Simon & Garfunkel Record

Love the duo? Find out how much their <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/31/country-living-whats-it-worth_n_2381485.html">vintage records</a> are going for.
Love the duo? Find out how much their vintage records are going for.

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