Treasure Hunting on the Connecticut Antiques Trail

Wander through rooms and rooms of antiques, collectibles, and other surprises at Antiques Marketplace in Putnam. Other multi-dealer shops around the state include Antiques on the Farmington in Collinsville (above), The Past Antique Marketplace in Montville, Clinton Antique Center, Essex Saybrook Antiques Village in Old Saybrook, and Stratford Antiques Center. For the rare finds of early American and Victorian antiques, visit ANTIQ's LLC in Farmington.

On the Woodbury Antiques Trail, you will find dozens of antique shops within a short distance, making it easy to shop in this town in the western hills part of Connecticut. One of the shops you won’t want to miss is Mill House Antiques, featuring furniture, furnishings, art and accessories from all over the world, all in historic buildings framed by elegant gardens. If you happen to be antique hunting closer to the shoreline, Edwin C. Ahlberg Antiques in Guilford has been around since 1906.

For something beyond just a collectible, Seymour Antiques Company (above) is a complex of dealers and designers who specialize in a combination of antique collecting and interior design. Their fresh approach is to showcase vintage objects in a curated display, which inspires as it sells.

Collectors, pickers and bargain hunters alike delight in the arrival of the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market in New Milford (above), which opens in late March. Alongside roughly 500 vendors, you’ll find farmers market fare, food trucks and much more. For over 40 years, people have been enjoying the Elephant’s Trunk, which has also been featured on the TV show Flea Market Flip.

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