Sometimes when you go on trips and revel at the expensive things in the windows, it can be pretty depressing. You want to bring home souvenirs and treasures for your home but you just can't do it.
Flea markets are a great way to buy items for you and friends without hurting your wallet. But finding the best flea markets is an adventure in itself. Here's a list of the world's greatest flea markets so you can find amazing gifts as well as travel to new destinations along the way.
Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts (above)If your looking for antiques to dress up your cabinets, thousands of antiques found no where else are set up on a field for six days at this antique show. Brimfield is an 18th-century town that holds this show three times a year, so if you're itching to grab some antiques, head up to Massachusetts to enjoy this one-of-a-kind show.
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Hell's Kitchen Flea Market in NYCNYC holds this flea market inside Manhattan's Antiques Garage where 100-plus vendors put their antiques up for display. This two-floor garage show is where New York collectors come to show their stuff every weekend.
hellskitchenfleamarket.com
Rose Bowl Flea Market in PasadenaWhile walking past celebrities, antiques are flooded at this five mile, 2,000 vendor antique show. Beautiful weather and vintage clothing could be just enough to get me in So. California the second Sunday of every month.
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Mercat Gotic in BarcelonaThis outdoor flea market displays antique jewelry, old fashioned dolls and 1950's comics too. Every Thursday at the Placa Nova, this massive 15th-century show encompasses the Catedral de Barcelona.
Marche aux Puces de St.-Ouen in ParisThis market accommodates nearly 2,500 dealers every weekend in Paris. Antique furniture, chandeliers, and 20th-century French fashion magazines take up most of the displays where they could turn into great gifts for friends back home.
marchesauxpuces.fr
March aux Puces del la Porte de Vanves in ParisA smaller yet great market has dealers open in secret but still show off some amazing vintage items. Glassware, posters, antique boxes where almost anything could be a great alternative to the expensive streets in Paris.
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Portobello Road Market in LondonSaturday is the only day the 1,000 plus dealers set out at this Central Gallery for where tourists can grab great bargains, but only if you're done by 9 a.m. It's another great place to find souvenirs like fine antique jewelry and vintage clothes.
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Casabarata Flea Market in TangierVisitors can revel at the treasures found at this antique show where endless miles of sidewalk bargains are hiding. Small accessories, cheap tin lanterns, vintage tables and more every weekend at this flea market in Morocco.
San Telmo Flea Market in Buenos AiresSundays can be a great day for tourists looking for a fun at this neighborhood that stretches for miles of great bargain shopping. Deco furniture, vintage clothing from famous designers, and accessories galore you can find only here.
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Togo Antique Market in TokyoIn the Shinto district, you can find vintage kimonos, beautiful drawer cabinets, and calligraphy the first Sunday of every month. It is also minutes from the Harajuku district, if you are touring the area and want to watch dolled-up Japanese girls too.
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Have you visited any of these places? Do you go bargain shopping?
Comments (2)
I love flea markets like you wouldn't believe. I'd love to go to these ones!
I'm gonna have to try that MA one sometime. With the NYC one, I see that being too much of a hassle... how the heck do you buy antiques in NYC? You'd be bringing your new table to your car 10 blocks away! Lol.