St. Louis, MO

Gringo Jones Imports is a beloved St. Louis institution offering over 20 years of eclectic Mexican Talavera pottery, vibrant garden sculptures, and unique home decor. Located near the Missouri Botanical Garden, this multi-level treasure trove features yard ornaments, iron work, concrete statuary, and one-of-a-kind accents packed throughout multiple rooms. Customers describe it as a 'maze of rooms' and 'adventure' with reasonably priced items ranging from small knickknacks to life-sized sculptures. The quirky, lived-in atmosphere and friendly on-site dogs add to the charm, making it a must-visit destination for garden enthusiasts and collectors seeking distinctive pieces.

Metro Pawn is a family-owned pawn shop in North County St. Louis specializing in jewelry, electronics, and general merchandise. The small shop offers collateral loans ($5-$100,000), buys gold and jewelry at competitive prices, and carries a diverse inventory including watches, diamonds, tools, musical instruments, bikes, and even comic books. Known for friendly, helpful staff and fair pricing, Metro Pawn provides quick browsing experiences with interest-free loans for new customers and Spanish language services.

Pink Elephant Antique Mall is a massive 30,000 square foot multi-vendor antique destination housed in a historic 1929 high school building on Route 66 in Livingston, Illinois. With 40+ vendor booths, the mall offers an extensive variety of antiques, vintage collectibles, memorabilia, and roadside Americana. Customers consistently praise the vast selection requiring hours to browse, with highlights including vintage license plates, carnival glass, nostalgic candy, and unique finds. The experience extends beyond shopping—an attached 1950s-style diner serves burgers and milkshakes, an ice cream and candy shop offers homemade fudge, and iconic fiberglass roadside giants provide photo opportunities. A favorite stop for Route 66 travelers since 2005.

St. Louis Antique Mall is a massive 21,000 sq ft multi-vendor destination featuring 140+ hand-picked dealers with 80,000+ items. Browse eclectic booths filled with antique and vintage furniture, midcentury modern decor, collectibles (comics, coins, Funko Pops), vintage toys, artwork, records, vintage clothing, and unique oddities. Each vendor specializes in different categories, ensuring diverse inventory from granny chic to boho to MCM styles. Located conveniently near St. Louis Lambert Airport with ample parking, restrooms, AC, and a snack section. Known for fair pricing, friendly staff, and treasure-hunt browsing experience.

The Green Shag Market is a multi-vendor antique mall located in St. Louis, Missouri, offering a curated selection of vintage, mid-century modern, and boho items. Listed as Missouri's 'Best Thrift Store' by Apartment Therapy, this unique antique destination features multiple vendors stocking the store with the area's greatest antique and vintage finds. Open Thursday through Sunday, the store welcomes browsers seeking distinctive home decor and collectibles. The mall also operates an Open-Air Market component and offers booth rental opportunities for vendors.

Treasure Aisles Antique Mall is a massive 13,000 square foot multi-vendor antique destination in St. Louis featuring 128 individual dealer booths. Since 1997, this beloved antique mall has attracted collectors seeking mid-century modern furniture, Depression Era glassware, military antiques, Coca-Cola memorabilia, unusual jewelry, working classic clocks, and regional pottery. With two expansive locations side-by-side and changing daily inventory, visitors can easily spend hours browsing. The well-organized, clean facility offers on-site bathrooms, handicap accessibility, delivery services, and friendly staff. Whether you're an experienced collector or casual browser, you'll find affordable treasures across multiple categories with prices ranging from budget-friendly to investment pieces.

This sprawling two-floor antique mall houses an extensive collection that feels 'bigger on the inside than it looks.' Featuring primitive antiques, quality furniture, and endless collectibles across multiple levels, visitors regularly spend hours exploring without seeing everything. The historic warehouse building creates a charming atmosphere with booths offering everything from high-quality antiques to unique vintage finds. Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness with purchases.