Tucked away in the southwest corner of Iowa you will find a treasure-trove of antique shops and art galleries just waiting for you. You can expect to find the usual and the unusual. While you are in the neighborhood, why not visit our unique coffee shops, quaint restaurants and plan to make a day or weekend of it.
Finders Keepers Antique Mall, I-29, Exit 10
Bring three of your own treasurers to the FREE Appraisal Fair the first Sunday of every month, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Phone: 712-382-1242
Web site: http://www.finderskeepersmall.com
McElroy's Antiques, I-29 Exit 15
Quality furniture, specializes in Hoosier-type kitchen cupboards. Crockery, glassware, primitives, doll furniture and toys.
Wed-Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-529-4351
Bev's Antiques & Collectibles, 716 West Sheridan Avenue
Primitives and pottery.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-246-0070
Bresway No-Dip Furniture Stripping, 719 Thomas
Phone: 712-246-4551
C J's Shoppe (antique mall), 106 North 16th Street
Two store fronts featuring 20 dealers offering a diverse Collection also a Stained Glass Studio, custom orders and repairs.
Thurs and Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 712-542-9852
Antique Capital of Iowa, I-80 Exit 46
This turn-of-the century city with brick streets, globe street lights and hitching posts offers more than a dozen antique shops that are open daily, year 'round.
For Antique Enthusiasts: The AMVETS Antique Walk and Show is held Father's Day weekend each year. More than 300 dealers and 50,000 visitors.
Annual Christmas Antique Walk-Enjoy traditions of Christmas past with antiques, fun, food and festivities. Carriage Rides. Held every year on Thanksgiving weekend.
Walnut Antique stores are listed below.
For more information call 712-784-2100 or visit
http://www.iowasantiquecity.com
Walnut Visitors Center
Information, refreshments and public restrooms.
Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Antique Furniture Emporium
Hundreds of pieces of American Antique Furniture.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3839
Barn Mall Antiques
In addition to a general line of antiques, there is a rough room for those who like to repair and refinish.
Mon-Sat 9:30-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3814
CJ's Antiques
Antiques & collectibles.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed on Sunday
Phone: 712-784-3799
Corn Country Antiques
Mixture of Victorian and turn-of-the-century antiques. Lighting fixtures, rhinestone
jewelry, 50,000 pieces silver flatware.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3992
Everybody's Attic
Victorian furniture, country primitives and shabby chic. Vintage linens, sheet music, cookbooks and post cards.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone:
Farm Fresh Antiques
Anything Old. Many hard-to-find items.
Call before you go.
Phone: 712-784-2275
Heart of the Country
Pine furniture, quilts and country primitives.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-2277
Bear Trap Antique Mall
Two-story shop, wide variety-Enamel, antique tools, advertising.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3779
The Granary Antique Mall
Largest mall, 100 Dealers, 10,000 sq. ft. Oak furniture, Art & Carnival glass and Redwing stoneware.
Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3331
The Victorian Rose Antiques
Quality Victorian antiques. Handmade silk lampshades, jewelry.
Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3900
The Village Blacksmith Antique Mall
Overflowing with general line of antiques. Furniture.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun Noon-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3332
Walnut Antique Mall
Jewelry to kitchen cupboards. 30 dealers.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-784-3322
Pottery by the Creek, 13063 432nd Street
Call ahead for an appointment. Visit potter Paul Koch's studio and showroom just outside Carson. His studio is nestled in a valley with a creek running past and is surrounded by 400 acres of conservation land and timber. Paul's work includes functional and decorative pieces, as well as masks and totem poles.
Phone: 712-486-2324
Scanlan Windows to the World Gallery, 52399 230th Street
European Fine Arts photography. Call for an appointment.
Phone: 712-526-2376
Penny's Visions Art Gallery, 510 Front Street
Award winning Iowa artist, Penny Christensen's oil paintings are created by using as many as 27 layers of paint in transparent glazes, while her acrylic paintings have over 57 layers. Painting in layers results in a multitude of splendid colors when the light passes through bringing brilliant hues together.
Penny's husband Russ creates bronze sculptures. Russ's work has been shown in museums, galleries, and major art shows throughout the United States and Canada.
Call ahead to make certain they aren't traveling to a show
Phone: 712-485-2618
Website: http://www.zianet.com/ffg/pennyc/indes.html
D & D Antiques, 1411 South Third Street
Large inventory showcased in 5,000 square feet. Buy and repair wind up phonographs and Nipper dogs.
Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment
Phone: 712-323-5233
"Jan" TIQUES, 720 South Main Street
True antiques, no reproductions or collectibles. Fireplace Mantels and furniture. Been here 35 years.
Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-323-6624
Lake Manawa Antique Mall, 101 West South Bridge Road
They have it all, over 1 million items.
Mon-Sun 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Phone: 712-366-1562
Kanesville Kollectibles, 504 South 4th Street
Endless amounts, approximately 750,000 rare and out-of-print records. The largest collection of records in the Midwest.
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 712-328-8371