Do you enjoy exploring the best antique stores in Illinois? If you said “yes,” then you may want to plan a weekend getaway just to go antiquing! We have taken care of all the planning with a weekend itinerary to some of the state’s best antique stores, along with a couple of restaurants and a place to spend the night. So, pick a weekend, pack a bag, gas up the car, and use this itinerary to follow along!
This trip covers 162 miles and just over three hours of driving time. You can find a link to our interactive map here. Our itinerary starts in the small town of Sandwich, which is known for its antiquing. You can spend a day or two visiting all the shops here, but we handpicked just a few to get you started.
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- Olde Timers Antique Centre, Sandwich
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Dennis Hood/Google We begin our journey in the town of Sandwich, a town that’s home to numerous antique shops. One must-visit antique store in town is Olde Timers Antiques, which happens to be the largest antique mall in the area. Open seven days a week, the store features plenty of antique, vintage, and collectible items from over 130 vendors. Visit the store’s website for more information. 131 E Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
- Sandwich Antique Mart, Sandwich
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Rambling Randy/Google Down the street from Old Timers is the Sandwich Antique Mart, the oldest antique store in town. You’ll find anything and everything from furniture to pottery, glassware, and more! Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information. 2300 E Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
- Two Sisters Then & Now, Sandwich
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Two Sisters Then and Now/Facebook Located in a historic 1857 Federal-style house, Two Sisters Then and Now sells antiques as well as handmade items from local artists and artisans. You’ll encounter ample unique goods at this wonderful shop. Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information. 316 S Main St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
- Bull Moose Bar & Grille
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Bull Moose Bar & Grille After spending a good amount of time at the antique stores around Sandwich, you’ll probably work up quite the appetite. There are plenty of restaurants close by, including Bull Moose Bar & Grille. You can enjoy a variety of American fare while dining in the historic 1893 Pullman dining car that’s part of the restaurant! Visit the restaurant’s website for more information. 202 S Main St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
- Three Roses Bed and Breakfast, Pontiac
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Management/TripAdvisor After a day of antiquing in Sandwich, it may be time to settle in for the night before Day 2 of antiquing. Three Roses Bed and Breakfast is in Pontiac, the same town you’ll start antiquing in tomorrow. Settle in at this historic Victorian inn and enjoy a good night’s rest! When you wake up in the morning, breakfast is served from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Visit the inn’s website for more information. 209 E Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
- Pops Pop Up Shop, Pontiac
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POPS POP UP LLC/Facebook Get your kicks along Route 66 at Pops Pop Up Shop, a one-of-a-kind store providing refurbished antiques as well as collectibles and custom light fixtures. You can even pick up some Route 66 souvenirs here. Read our previous coverage to learn more about Pops Pop Up Shop. 517 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
- El Paso Antique Mall, El Paso
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El Paso Antique Mall/Facebook Whether you’re in the market for antiques, vintage items, collectibles, glassware, or just about anything else you can think of, El Paso Antique Mall is the place to browse. You will love the variety and quality of the goods sold here. Visit the store’s website for more information. 15 Linco Dr, El Paso, IL 61738, USA
- Old Log Cabin, Pontiac
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Old log cabin/Facebook Back into Pontiac before our last stop for a great place to grab a bite to eat. The Old Log Cabin sits along Route 66 and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The home-cooked food is absolutely delicious and you must have a slice of pie while you’re here! Visit the restaurant’s website for more information. 18700 Historic U.S. 66, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
- Paraphernalia Antiques, Wilmington
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Paraphernalia Antiques/Facebook The last stop on our itinerary is Paraphernalia Antiques, a store that specializes in estate jewelry as well as antiques and European imports. Choose your next treasures from a wide selection and if you need help, just ask the wonderful, knowledgeable staff. Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information. Paraphernalia Antiques, 112 N Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481, USA
Would you take this road trip to some of the best antique stores in Illinois? What are your favorite antique shops around the state? Tell us in the comments!
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Dennis Hood/Google
We begin our journey in the town of Sandwich, a town that’s home to numerous antique shops. One must-visit antique store in town is Olde Timers Antiques, which happens to be the largest antique mall in the area. Open seven days a week, the store features plenty of antique, vintage, and collectible items from over 130 vendors. Visit the store’s website for more information.
131 E Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
Landon Verbrugge/Google
Rambling Randy/Google
Down the street from Old Timers is the Sandwich Antique Mart, the oldest antique store in town. You’ll find anything and everything from furniture to pottery, glassware, and more! Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information.
2300 E Church St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
Two Sisters Then and Now/Facebook
Located in a historic 1857 Federal-style house, Two Sisters Then and Now sells antiques as well as handmade items from local artists and artisans. You’ll encounter ample unique goods at this wonderful shop. Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information.
316 S Main St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
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Bull Moose Bar & Grille
After spending a good amount of time at the antique stores around Sandwich, you’ll probably work up quite the appetite. There are plenty of restaurants close by, including Bull Moose Bar & Grille. You can enjoy a variety of American fare while dining in the historic 1893 Pullman dining car that’s part of the restaurant! Visit the restaurant’s website for more information.
202 S Main St, Sandwich, IL 60548, USA
Three Roses Bed and Breakfast/Facebook
Management/TripAdvisor
After a day of antiquing in Sandwich, it may be time to settle in for the night before Day 2 of antiquing. Three Roses Bed and Breakfast is in Pontiac, the same town you’ll start antiquing in tomorrow. Settle in at this historic Victorian inn and enjoy a good night’s rest! When you wake up in the morning, breakfast is served from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Visit the inn’s website for more information.
209 E Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
Pops Pop Up Shop/Google
POPS POP UP LLC/Facebook
Get your kicks along Route 66 at Pops Pop Up Shop, a one-of-a-kind store providing refurbished antiques as well as collectibles and custom light fixtures. You can even pick up some Route 66 souvenirs here. Read our previous coverage to learn more about Pops Pop Up Shop.
517 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
El Paso Antique Mall/Facebook
Whether you’re in the market for antiques, vintage items, collectibles, glassware, or just about anything else you can think of, El Paso Antique Mall is the place to browse. You will love the variety and quality of the goods sold here. Visit the store’s website for more information.
15 Linco Dr, El Paso, IL 61738, USA
Rob Brennan/Google
Old log cabin/Facebook
Back into Pontiac before our last stop for a great place to grab a bite to eat. The Old Log Cabin sits along Route 66 and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The home-cooked food is absolutely delicious and you must have a slice of pie while you’re here! Visit the restaurant’s website for more information.
18700 Historic U.S. 66, Pontiac, IL 61764, USA
Paraphernalia Antiques/Facebook
The last stop on our itinerary is Paraphernalia Antiques, a store that specializes in estate jewelry as well as antiques and European imports. Choose your next treasures from a wide selection and if you need help, just ask the wonderful, knowledgeable staff. Visit the store’s Facebook page for more information.
Paraphernalia Antiques, 112 N Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481, USA
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