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Exceptional Antique & Flea Market Shopping Experiences in Texas

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Shopping at antique and flea markets allows you the opportunity to stumble across some truly unique finds and treasures. It’s a pastime that enables you to discover things that can range from the exclusive and obscure to kitschy and downright cool. Visiting an outdoor Texas market can often become an all-day affair, especially when traveling great distances to find that great find. To narrow things down and help pinpoint some exceptional antique and flea market shopping experiences, here are three that are worth picking over.

1. Traders Village, Houston

Where to Find Exceptional Antique & Flea Market Shopping Experiences in Texas

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Traders Village, Houston has special events throughout the year (which can be found on their website) as well as rides/attractions to keep the little ones entertained. There’s great food selections, an on-site RV park, and convenient maps to allow visitors the opportunity to maneuver without getting lost, as it sits on more than 100 acres!

2. Market Square – El Mercado, San Antonio

Where to Find Exceptional Antique & Flea Market Shopping Experiences in Texas

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A three-block outdoor plaza in San Antonio which is lined with shops and restaurants, the Market Square is known as the largest Mexican market in America. There are two distinct sections to the market, including the “El Mercado” section, which entails more than 30 specialty product shops, and the “Farmer’s Market Plaza” section, which hosts an additional 80. It also includes two major eateries/cafes as well as additional specialty and snack food vendors throughout.

3. Original Round Top Antiques Fair, Roundtop

Where to Find Exceptional Antique & Flea Market Shopping Experiences in Texas

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The winter event for the Original Round Top Antiques Fair has just past (January 27 & 28) however the next 2017 date is scheduled for the spring, on March 27 through April 1. Now celebrating its 49th year in operation, they’re popularity stems from their reputation for authenticity, quality, and one-of-a-kind antiques.