Antique store · Lakeville, Minnesota

Hot Sam's Antiques

22820 Pillsbury Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044

44.6184° N 93.2951° W

Hot Sam's Antiques is an antique store at 22820 Pillsbury Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044.

About the shop

Hot Sam's Antiques is a one-of-a-kind 10-acre destination combining an eclectic antique store with a photo park and outdoor sculpture gallery in Lakeville, Minnesota. Founded 26 years ago by Gladys Hood, this quirky roadside attraction features vintage furniture, retro knick-knacks, old cars, and whimsical metal art scattered across expansive grounds. Visitors can browse the antique store free or pay a small fee ($5-$10) to explore the outdoor park, take professional photos, and rent golf carts. Perfect for photographers, families, and anyone seeking unusual vintage finds and artistic oddities.

From directory research

What you'll find

Eclectic AntiquesVintage FurnitureMetal Art & Sculptures

Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews

The particulars

Shop format
Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
Shop size
Vast WarehouseFrom directory research
Price range
$From directory research
Typical visit
Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research

What reviewers mention

Largely positive

Praised

  • Unique, quirky, one-of-a-kind experience
  • Friendly, welcoming owners with great customer service
  • Excellent photo opportunities and props for photographers

Keeps people coming back

  • Eclectic, unusual collection of antiques and oddities
  • Beautiful outdoor grounds and artistic displays
  • Friendly, kind owners who interact well with visitors

Worth knowing

  • Confusing business model - some visitors expected traditional antique store, not photo park
  • Occasional staff attitude issues reported
  • Unpriced items and cluttered presentation

Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and delighted; customers describe it as a 'hidden gem', 'treasure trove', and 'happy place' with high repeat visit intent.

Make a day of it

Sketch map centered on Hot Sam's Antiques, showing 6 nearby antique shops within 15 miles and Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN5.0 mi10 mi15 miNMinneapolis-St. Paul, MN24 mi, beyond this map123456
Nearby antique destinationMinneapolis-St. Paul, MN24 mi
  1. 1Trader's Market Inc10675 260th St E, Elko New Market, MN 550203.2 mi
  2. 2Dutch Door Vintage7570 147th St W, Ste 400, Apple Valley, MN 551248.8 mi
  3. 3Antiques Minnesota Inc191 River Ridge Cir S, Burnsville, MN 5533711 mi
  4. 4Audre's Attic102 Main St N, #1, Lonsdale, MN 5504612 mi
  5. 5Fate Vintage Retail & Estate Sales411 Division St S, Northfield, MN 5505713 mi
  6. 6Antiques of Northfield416 Division St, Northfield , MN 5505713 mi

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