This is likely more than a day’s drive around East Texas, but whether you start with one city or visit the Business Directory to plan your trip, when you visit the places on this map, you’ll be sure to find your next treasure. View East Texas Treasure Map in a larger map

Backstage passes include great images and historical facts. Did you know Guns and Roses and The Rolling Stones played a tour together? Also check out ticket stubs, and posters that contain amazing photos taken of Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen, early ZZ Top and more. Records have always retained some sort of value, not just for …

  Key Antiques & Collectibles Buy and Sell Antiques & Select Consignments Antiques, Collectibles, Lamps, Signs, Toys, Quilts, Jewelry, China, Head Vases, Singer Sewing Machines, Furniture, Art, Primitives, Garden, Décor, Glassware: Vaseline, Fenton, Blenko, Pilgrim and more … A HUGE Selection to browse both inside and outside their spacious warehouse! NOW OPEN Wed – Fri …

  The Grand Opening of Stonewall Jackson’s Armory and World Coin Gallery was held Saturday April 13 in Downtown Mineola featuring a live art performance by Jared Watson, “the silver man,” live interviews on KMOO and more than 1,000 Morgan silver dollars. Whether you are new to coin collecting or a seasoned veteran, this new …

May 9-11 Tyler’s Ye Olde City Antique Mall and Market Spring Fling Sale is happening now. Stop in today to find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, or something special for yourself. 10a-5p at 302 E. Locust Tyler, TX 75702 Call 903-705-1145 (Mall) or 903-705-1144 (Market) www.oldcitytyler.com

Wendy’s Mystery Box held a Grand Opening Celebration in Downtown Gladewater this month featuring door prizes and special sales on their entire collection of antiques, gifts, collectibles, primitives, and vintage, new  and limited or hard-to-find items. With new items in the shop each day, it’s worth a trip to Gladewater to just to see what …

In addition to the some 10,000 square feet of Antiques Collectibles and Gifts inside Moore Than Imagined in Tyler, the shop is also the exclusive East Texas distributor of Ce Ce Caldwell’s Chalk & Clay Paints.These all-natural, non-toxic paints are perfect for any shabby chic project. The warm color options make any piece of furniture, …

  If you are antiquing in Mineola, TX and you stay on Highway 80, you’ll miss the biggest antique mall in the area. On Line street just a block toward the railroad tracks from Highway 80 is Uniques and Antiques. This mall features everything from Early American and European antiques to vintage pop culture memorabilia …

Spend the Day in Historic Downtown Pittsburg Texas with its charming main street of restaurants, museums, attractions and ample antique shopping.   The Ice House  – Start your stroll at the north end of Downtown at 149 Quitman. This thrift shop is actually a non-profit operation benefiting Cypress Basin Hospice.         Rick’s …

The 2005 World Almanac predicted that the United States was becoming a “thrift nation” and I believe they were right. There’s one store that is really capitalizing on the thrift trend by combing two stores in one. When you walk into a Now and Then store, either in Tyler or Lindale, you’ll see two stores …

This is a shop of many layers featuring antiques, collectibles, local art, vintage items, jewelry, gifts and more. The mall has unique items from a variety of vendors and select consignors with new inventory coming in daily. Located in downtown Tyler, the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. Whether you are looking for true 1800’s antiques …

When Cracker Barrel founder Dan Evans started his first store in 1969, he turned to local antiques dealers Kathleen and Don Singleton for decor. As the company opened more and more stores, the Singleton’s continued to provide all of the décor for each store until one day in 1979 when Kathleen fell ill and son …

  These helpful hints are brought to you by our friends at Fancy’s Run Vintage and Gifts in Tyler. We hope these helpful hints keep your vintage and antique linens in better condition for generations to enjoy.   Hand wash when you can. If stained use a product like Restore and white vinegar to soak …

May 1 Hawkins Farmer’s Market Opens – Farm fresh local fruits, vegetables, honey nuts and more. Highway 14 Hawkins May 2-5 – Canton First Monday Trade Days, World’s Largest Flea Market Free all day on Hwy 19 Canton 877-462-7467 www.visitcantontx.com May 3-4 Mineola May Days  – Arts, crafts, food, entertainment and fun for the whole …

It seems everyone is out in their yard planting flowers, and we’ve noticed a change in “what’s hot” in yard art. You still see the staples of bird houses hanging from tree limbs and cast-iron bean pots filled with pansies, but we’ve been spotting a few more antique tractors and farm implements decorating the great …

There are so many places to find great antiques, art and collectibles in East Texas. This is just the tip of the ice burg, but we hope you have fun mapping out a route to find these and more treasures on a days drive around East Texas.   Oil Boom Artifacts at Gladewater Museum There …

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  Avoid placing in direct sunlight. Avoid placing your antique furniture in front of heating and air conditioning vents. Avoid too much change in the level of humidity as changes in relative humidity can cause wood to expand and contract. Avoid storing in hot, dry areas such as an attic. Dust with a soft, lint …

Do not store glass in direct sunlight, especially clear glass pieces that contain magnesia oxide, which will turn purple when exposed to ultraviolet rays. Handle glass with clean, bare hands, free of rings or other jewelry that can cause scratches. Never apply any sort of tape to the glass. Tape can leave a film that …

    In this day of one-stop big box discount stores full of prepared foods, filled with preservatives for a longer shelf life next to poor-quality items from overseas manufacturers made specifically for the US discount market, it’s so refreshing to see an all-American, locally owned and operated store in the middle of East Texas. …