For many people, antique shopping is a fun way to pass a day. Antique shops usually don't charge admission, so if nothing else, it's a free trip back in time. With a little patience, the day may even yield a few treasures.
Are you new to antique shopping? Perhaps you're not sure how old something must be to qualify as an antique, or are a little wary about some of the terms. If so, see Resources for Beginning Antiquers, by About.com guide Pamela Wiggins, to get yourself up to speed before you head out on your shopping adventure.
Antique Shops in Milwaukee County
9th Street Antiques
When: dates and times vary, check website for details
Where: 602 S. 9th St., Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 254-8885 or www.9thstreetantiques.com
Antiques on Second
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 1039 South 2nd St., Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 645-9640 or www.antiquesonsecond.com
Blackhawk Antique Market
When: Call for hours
Where: 633 S. 12th St., Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 385-9999
Chattel Changers, Inc.
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Where: 2520 East Capitol Dr., Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 961-7085 or www.chattelchangers.com
Fox Skylight Antiques Gallery
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 112 East Mineral St., Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 382-0006 or www.foxantiques.com
Legacies Limited
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Where: 7922 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 352-8114 or www.legaciesltd.com
Riverview Antique Market
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 175 South Water St., Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 278-9999 or www.riverviewantiquemarket.com
Walker's Point Antique Center
When: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Monday - Saturday; 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sunday
Where: 1134 South 1st Street, Milwaukee
Contact: (414) 383-0655
Antique Shops in Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha County
Family Heirlooms Antique Mall
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 212 Bank Street, Waukesha
Contact: (262) 252-4060 or www.facebook.com/Family-Heirlooms-Antique-Mall
Fox Riverwalk Antique Mall, LLC
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 250 W. Main St., Waukesha, WI 53186
Contact: (262) 549-4404 or www.foxantiques.com
Fox Lake Country Antique Mall
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 201 N. Fowler St., Oconomowoc
Contact: (262) 560-0890 or foxantiquemalls.com
Pilgrim Antique Mall
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday; noon - 4 p.m. Sunday
Where: W156N11500 Pilgrim Rd., Germantown
Contact: (262) 250-0260 or www.pilgrimantiquemall.com
Sugar Creek Antiques Mall
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 17900 W National Ave., New Berlin
Contact: (262) 971-0066
Waukesha Antique Mall
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Where: 313 Bank St., Waukesha
Contact: (262) 524-0747 or www.waukeshaantiquemall.com
