As a kid, going treasure hunting was a part of growing up. Getting outdoors with your grandpa's old metal detector and searching for lost goods was a wonderful time to spend the hot summer months. Antique stores are the same; as the earth houses lost treasures, so too do antique shops. And you generally don't need a metal detector when you go browsing either!
Some of the best reasons to get down to the antique store are for the thrift, value, and appreciation of quality. Rediscovering parts of our past when learning about history in ways that can be quite surprising are what antique stores are all about. Continue to read to find some of the most unforgettable antique shops, large and small, on the Forgotten Coast.
1. The Tin Shed Nautical & Antiques
Located in Apalachicola, FL on the Forgotten Coast, The Tin Shed Nautical & Antiques houses a wide variety of fun and unique findings. Known as the most comprehensive maritime collection east of the Mississippi, they sure aren't going to disappoint with all of the treasures they have stored away! Some of these findings can be located on their page and include the following:
- Locks, Keys & More
- Maps & Flags
- Shells & More
- Ship Wheels & Floats
- Signs
- Statues
- Wood Carvings
Some other featured items include some wonderful apparel, including Forgotten Coast "Postcard" shirts, Tin Shed Nautical hats, and the Tin Shed Nautical t-shirt.
2. The Shop
Located in historic downtown Apalachicola, FL, The Shop is a place of This and That, and has everything to offer everyone! Full of a great, colorful summer collection of Tagua necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. The shop also features vegan, organic lightweight jewelry, as well as other vintage pieces and handcrafted items, gifts, candles, home decor, and more!
Bay Breeze Antiques
Located in Port St. Joe, FL in the center of downtown, Bay Breeze Antiques specializes in unique beautiful home decor and furniture. Here, you will find a wide selection of authentic nautical antiques from shipwrecks of the past. Some of the fun findings have been restored to stunning brilliance, and these include:
- Wicker Bedroom Set
- Kitchen Table Set
- Chairs
- Pantry Cases
- Buffet/Wet Bar
Christie's Cottage Living
Located in downtown Carrabelle, FL, Christie's Cottage Living prides itself on having any unique piece you are looking for. This antique shop has beach and cottage-style furnishings, jewelry, and antiques, as well as ten additional new shops within the store. Here, you will find fine shopping along the coast with the coast in mind!
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