Des Moines, IA

Great Plains

20+
Stores
May-October (best weather)
Best Season
Moderate
Price Range

Area Overview

Iowa's capital offers antique shopping in the East Village, Valley Junction, and surrounding communities. The city's agricultural wealth and stable population preserve quality estates, while its insurance industry heritage provides Victorian prosperity pieces.

Why It's Popular

Des Moines benefits from Iowa farm estate dispersals and stable old families. The city's Midwest location provides primitives and Americana, while its surprising sophistication supports quality antique shops.

Known For

🏪East Village district
🏪Valley Junction historic area
🏪Iowa furniture and primitives
🏪Farm antiques
🏪Estate sale strength

Signature Items You'll Find

Iowa furniture
farm primitives
quilts
stoneware
advertising signs
folk art
Victorian furniture
glassware

Visit Planning

Best TimeMay-October (best weather)
Price RangeModerate
ParkingEasy - street parking and lots available

Shops That Ship

  • The Stuff Shoppe
  • Brass Armadillo
  • West End Architectural Salvage
  • Valley Junction shops

Nearby Attractions

State Capitol
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Des Moines Art Center
Living History Farms
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Antique Stores in Des Moines, IA

Top 10 Rated
20 Stores
Collectamania
Collectibles
Vintage/Primitives
3200 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Store
$
Funky Finds Vintage & Retro
Furniture
Clothing/Textiles
1731 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Store
$$
The Picker Knows
Collectibles
Vintage/Primitives
1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Store
$$
Thrifty Flea Market
Tools/Hardware
Collectibles
1212 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
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$
West End Architectural Salvage
Architectural
Furniture
22 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Store
$$$
509 City Vintage
509 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Store
$-$$$
A Beautiful Purpose
108 W Main St, West Branch, IA 52358
Store
$-$$$
A Okay Antiques
124 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Store
$-$$$
Acorn Antiques and Consignments
314 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
Store
$-$$$
AMANA Colonies Antiques
4535 220th Trl, Lenox Township , IA 52203
Store
$-$$$
Ames Greenhouse & Antiques
3011 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Store
$-$$$
Angel's Antiques & Colletibles & Num Num & Shoppe
517 W Main St, Sac City, IA 50583
Store
$-$$$
Anna Lee's
103 S Main St, Clarksville, IA 50619
Store
$-$$$
Antique Corner- now ; Roger's Relics
921 1st Ave, Floyd, IA 50435
Store
$-$$$
Antique Gallery & Tabletop Antics
521 Washington Ave, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Store
$-$$$
Antiques & Artifacts
1666 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Store
$-$$$
Antiques and More Consignment Store
25 S Clinton St, Albia, IA 52531
Store
$-$$$
Antiques By Mona
17552 V Ave, Steamboat Rock, IA 50672
Store
$-$$$
Antiques Iowa
1639 Broad St, Story City, IA 50248
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$-$$$
Antiques of Marion
1150 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Store
$-$$$