Antique store · Oakdale, Connecticut
The PAST Antiques Marketplace at Nature's Art Village
1630 Hartford-new London Tpke, Oakdale, CT 06370
41.4325° N 72.2230° W
The PAST Antiques Marketplace at Nature's Art Village is an antique store at 1630 Hartford-new London Tpke, Oakdale, CT 06370.
About the shop
The PAST Antiques Marketplace is a vast 14,000 square-foot multi-vendor antique mall in Oakdale, CT, featuring more than 90 dealers offering eclectic artifacts, vintage clothing, retro collectibles, and rare items. The two-floor layout includes a well-organized main floor and a basement level with excellent deals, all accessible via elevator for convenience. Customers praise the clean, spacious booths, wide price range ($$ mid-range), and museum-quality finds spanning multiple eras. Perfect for extended browsing—visitors often spend hours exploring the extensive inventory. Located adjacent to Nature's Art Village attractions with ample parking and amenities.
From directory research
What you'll find
Antiques & CollectiblesVintage ItemsEclectic Artifacts
Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews
The particulars
- Shop format
- Multi-Vendor MallFrom directory research
- Shop size
- Vast WarehouseFrom directory research
- Price range
- $$From directory research
- Typical visit
- Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
- Multiple dealers
- YesFrom directory research
- Multiple floors
- YesFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Huge selection with something for everyone
- Clean, well-organized, and spacious layout
- Excellent for treasure hunting and browsing for hours
Keeps people coming back
- Vast variety and selection across 90+ vendors
- Clean, organized, handicap-accessible environment
- Reasonable prices with good deals in basement
- Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere
Worth knowing
- Air conditioning issues in basement area
- Inconsistent customer service/staff friendliness
- Some items overpriced; better deals in basement
- Signage could be more prominent
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and nostalgic—customers express joy at finding treasures and revisiting memories from the past. Many describe it as a 'must-see' destination they visit multiple times yearly..
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