From Gladewater, head South on TX-271 to FM135 to Kilgore, home of the famous Kilgore Rangerettes and some fantastic treasure hunting! Follow the signs to Downtown (Look for the large rows of old oil derricks) and find your way to Main Street. Alley Cats Antiques and Gifts at 213 E. Main has beautiful antiques, primitives, …
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Jun 19
Gladewater…
On TX-80 East of Big Sandy is Gladewater, The Antique Capital of East Texas. You’ll see the sign to Downtown from TX-80 at FM 271. There are lots of shops to visit, but three must visit places are: Christie’s Collectibles has Fenton, Heritage Lace, furniture and more. Star 4 Antiques is inside the Gladewater Antique …
Jun 19
Big Sandy … Hawkins… Holly Lake
You’ll want to visit Big Sandy on a Saturday, because Saxon Auctions: The Longest Running Auction in the State of Texas happens every Saturday night at 6:30pm. To get there, head East of 80 and when you get to the lake in Big Sandy, look on the North hill to see the auction barn. The …
Jun 19
Athens…Ben Wheeler…Murchison
From Canton, head South East on HWY 64 and take a slight Right on 271 to Ben Wheeler. This charming town has many shops, but be sure to check out renowned Decoy Artist R.D. Wilson and other artists exhibiting at Far Out Fest June 22-23. From there, head South …
Jun 12
June is in Full Swing!
Summer is upon us. This June, get out and see some treasures. We’ve made planning easy with day trips to towns that have lots to see. See the map for each area, complete with directions and places to visit in the print magazine and on articles here online. Or, visit the interactive version and have …
May 16
In search of Antiques, Art and Collectible Treasure In East Texas
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
May 15
The Art Behind Music Memorabilia: Collections of a Roadie
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 …
May 10
You Never Know What Treasures Await You at Wendy’s Mystery Box in Gladewater
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 …
May 08
Uniques & Antiques: The Biggest Antique Mall in Mineola, Texas
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 …