A working list of the best New England second-hand, vintage, thrifty, and antique shops from Vermont, NH, Maine, and New York state too!
A collection from my monthly travels from Vermont to Maine and beyond! I hope you enjoy every single one!
VERMONT SECOND-HAND SHOPS
Vermont Vintage Market Days / Rutland, Vermont
I love attending the Vermont Vintage Market Days twice a year in both April and October. It’s filled with vintage and antique vendors from all over New England. I never miss it!! It’s a small fee to enter, however well worth the visit and parking is easy too! You’ll never find this market very crowded, which is a big bonus!!
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The Vintage Soul / Manchester, Vermont
This second-hand shop is relatively new to the area and packs quite a punch! You’ll find an assortment of vintage and thrifty finds along with some newer items too! Prices are fair and they are in the stages of opening a second furniture shop next door too! I love how they have small table setups with different vintage themes!
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Stone House Antique Center / Chester, Vermont
This is a large one-floor antique center with several different vendors. Prices are reasonable and it’s definitely worth a stop if you are in this area. Stop by the Heritage Deli too and enjoy their wonderful deli. Just down the road on the right.
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The Vermont Country Store / Rockingham, Vermont
The Vermont Country store is just a few miles down from the Stone House Antique Center on the right. And is also worth the stop for all things practical and hard to find from days gone by. VCS also has an online store. And you will not want to miss out on all their cheese samplings!
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The Cottage by the Brook / Westminster, Vermont
I never miss this second-hand shop! It is very whimsical with both its indoor and outdoor shopping. Lots of creative finds for your gardens, homes, backyards, and more. Prices are reasonable with a mix of all things vintage and new. Always a favorite stop!
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SOUTHERN COASTAL MAINE SECOND-HAND SHOPS
I have mapped out the below for you as if I was going for a day of thrifting myself, starting with the York Antiques Gallery! Southern coastal Maine is extremely busy with tourism over the summer months. I highly recommend shopping these favorites from September to May to avoid the out-of-state crowds and increased prices. I’ve included the website or Facebook page for each second-hand shop for your convenience.
The York Antiques Gallery / York, Maine
There is so much to see in this amazing four-story barn filled with antiques and vendors from all over. The prices are reasonable and if you can’t find what you are looking for here, just mosey on the road up the road and enjoy all the shops on Route 1 coined “Antique Alley” that I’ve listed below. Simon Pearce out of Vermont also has a showroom here that you won’t want to miss!
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The Shops At Cape Neddick / Cape Neddick, Maine
I adore this little shop, which is a combination of vintage vendors, painting and DIY, clothing, and coastal collectibles. It’s definitely worth a stop by!
Hutchins Antiques / Ogunquit, Maine
Unfortunately, Hutchins Antiques burned down this past summer and we wish the family the best. May we see you again! For now, they still remain on my favorites list.
Bo-Mar Hall Antiques & Collectibles / Wells, Maine
Next stop heading north on Route 1, you’ll find this cute antique mall on the left-hand side a couple of miles up from Ogunquit in Wells, Maine. This is another large antique and collectible center that has plenty of parking and is reasonably priced. When the weather is nice, they will have a mini flea market outside too!
Breakaway Designs and Antiques / Wells, Maine
This is one of my favorite second-hand shops to go to when I’m looking for ideas. The owner has such a creative style and the shop is adorable. She isn’t always open so be sure to call ahead! There’s a handful of other shops in this center you can visit as well.
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Safe Haven Human Society Thrift Shop / Wells, Maine
This is so much more than a thrift shop. This is a new store in a very large building. I expect big things from this shop as they grow. It’s filled with antiques, vintage finds, a large children’s section, clothing, and more. Safe Haven is a consignment and thrift store and all proceeds benefit our furry friends.
The Americana Workshop / Kennebunk, Maine
Another couple miles up the road you will find this gem on the left and the last of my favorites here in southern coastal Maine. The Americana has two stories filled with antiques and vintage furniture. The second floor offers up coastal cottage decor and these folks are super nice and helpful!
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Habitat for Humanity York County / Kennebunk, Maine
This is the largest Habitat for Humanity I have ever been to. It’s a large warehouse filled with all kinds of furniture, old and new. There are many volunteers and workers on duty too to help you move items into your car. A must if you are in this area. Be sure to check out their hours before visiting!
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The Fabulous Find / Kittery, Maine
The Fabulous Find offers the highest quality goods at THE best prices. Don’t miss it if you ever find yourself in this area! It’s my go-to place whenever I am in town.
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Cabot Mill Antiques / Brunswick, Maine
I discovered this amazing antique center this summer while visiting a friend in Down East, Maine. Located in an old brick mill just down the road from Bowdoin College. The antique selections are top-notch with a wide variety of prices. Cabot Mill Antiques is not to be missed!
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Nest Portsmouth / Portsmouth, NH
I love this adorable shop owned by a friend of a friend in Portsmouth, NH, a short 7-mile jaunt from the Maine border and I know you will too! It’s so whimsical and filled with beautiful collectibles and refurbished pieces for your home. Just look at that outside setup! She also posts all her new items on her Facebook page with such personality and character!
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Sage Farm Antiques / North Hampton, NH
One weekend a month Sage Farm Antiques has an amazing pop-up vintage market. They all have a theme to them from “May you Bloom and Grow” to “Sunwashed and Sandy”. Be sure to plan ahead as this shop is not to be missed!
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Just The Thing / Dover, NH
This is a multi-dealership, two-story antique shop in downtown Dover, New Hampshire. This antique shop is filled with unique finds both antique, vintage, and reproduction items. Parking can be a bit tricky, but once you have parked you can shop and stroll the many shops located in downtown Dover.
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Eagle Bridge Antique Center / Eagle Bridge, NY
This antique center located about 40 minutes from our home in Vermont is room after room filled to the brim with almost any vintage or thrifty find you can imagine. You can spend hours here, grab lunch across the street at a local family establishment, and return for hours more of thrifting. This is a not-to-be-missed place and so worth the visit. Just be sure to call ahead to confirm that this favorite antique and thrift shop is open on the day you want to visit.
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I’m so glad you dropped by today friend, and if you are new to my blog, welcome! I hope you enjoyed your visit with us today at our favorite antique and thrift shops here in New England.
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Thank you for posting this! Shelley from CalypsointheCountry told me to come meet you here and read this article!
I am going to be antiquing in the Manchester VT area at the end of the month and was looking for suggestions within
a 50 mile radius. If you think of any other towns to visit in that area, please let me know!
Thanks so much —
Alison
Thanks for stopping in Alison! Yes the Vintage Soul in downtown Manchester is fantastic and new. I’ll be adding it to my list here! Hi to Shelley for me! I hope you find some great goodies!
Absolutely LOVE both of your gorgeous homes!
Thank you so very much Alison. Thanks for stopping by!
This post is very welcome and fun! The photos are beautiful and the descriptions are enticing! Thank you so much for sharing this treasure trove of shops.
Thank you so much Kristine. I appreciate you stopping by today!
Enjoyed your tour! I also love the two antique/vintage shops in Arundel on Rte 1; there is a goodsized flea market there in the summertime, too! I’d love to get to VT again; Shelburne Village is one of my favorite places!
I heard about that flea market, I need to try it out this summer for sure! I hope you make it to Vermont soon. It’s such a beautiful state!
I haven’t been to the Nest in Portsmouth…I found it by accident when we were detoured heading to get my haircut.
Oh Andrea is great Jennifer. I met her through my friend Lisa who you also met🙌🏻
I think I need to plan a trip out East. What wonderful places. Thanks for sharing.
I hope you get to make the trip soon. You are so welcome💙
You are surrounded by so many beautiful shops. NJ has nothing. I miss traveling to Newport, RI. They had so many great shops around the area
We are fortunate as I miss them when in Vermont😉
Hi Ann – My name is Anna. I am also an antiques dealer, a blogger, and I work full time (because I have to pay the bills). I lived in Maine for 7 years and go back every 6 months to visit family. I was touched to see that we shop at many of the same places. This was such a good post with so many good resources. By the way, when I went to Maine in November it looked like Hutchins Antiques was closed. Hopefully not. It would be sad to see it closed. Wishing you a Merry Christmas.
Awww welcome and I love that you’re from Maine. Hutchins Antiques is one of my favorites but it burned down this summer. It was awful. We were there when it did. I haven’t heard whether they will rebuild or not. I know it was a big family business. Super sad.