Southern Adirondack Antique Trail

From the cannon-fire of the American Revolution to the campfires of our famous Adirondack guides, the North Country is a region truly in-tune with its unique and storied history. Accordingly, the area is littered with antique shops, each one offering an individual glimpse into the past through eclectic assortments of collectible treasures, each one with a touch of North Country flavor. The following is a brief list of some of the Southern Adirondack region's premiere antique shops — obligatory destinations for a rainy day or your next North Country treasure hunt. Antiques Marketplace in Lake George Recently moved to a newly remodeled and expanded building on the corner of Bay Road and Route 149, Antiques Marketplace offers a mix of high-end and affordable finds, from American folk art to vintage kitchenware from 20 different dealers. At this shop — voted the best in the region the last three years — you will find such treasures as vintage lighting, Adirondack items, jewelry, advertising, toys and all styles of furniture — from country and Victorian to industrial and mid-century modern. Antiques Marketplace is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead at (518) 798-0010. Whitehall Antique Mall in Whitehall Located on U.S. Route 4 and operated by partners with over a quarter century of experience in antique sales and acquisitions, the Whitehall Antique Mall works with 26 vendors to offer a host of items including glass, jewelry, vintage clothing and shoes, coins, dolls, primitive, mid-century, tools, furniture, vintage hardware, paper, postcards, lighting, Civil war memorabilia, indoor and outdoor items. The Whitehall Antique Mall is open every day but Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead at (518) 499-2915. Carol's Collectibles in Whitehall Located on Route 22 next to the Whitehall Post Office, Carol's features 12,000 sq. ft. of daily updated inventory acquired from weekly auctions and estate purchases. At Carol's you will find furniture, jewelry, new and primitive tools, glassware and pottery, paintings and prints, electronics, appliances, audio books, kitchenware, linens, holiday, fishing equipment, and collectibles by the thousands. Carol's is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead at (518) 499-0728. Lonergan's in Ticonderoga Converted from a barn on State Route 9N, Lonergan's has been a family owned and operated Adirondack destination for over 60 years, specializing in antiques, artifacts, old guns and militaria. At Lonergan's you will also find such treasures as taxidermy, new and antique books, furniture and folk art. Lonergan's is open daily from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and in the off season by appointment. Call ahead at 518-585-3374 or 518-585-4477. Abanakee Studios in Indian Lake Located right off the shore of Lake Abanakee in a Fin de siècle barn — complete with a loft and a deck overlooking its glittering namesake — Abanakee offers visitors a selection of antiques, furniture, Adirondack books, and handmade items such as soaps, socks, mugs, jewelry and gourmet foods. In addition to their shopping selections, Abanakee also offers classes from some of the area's most experienced instructors, from basket-making to watercolor painting, to bird watching. From June 26 through Labor Day, Abanakee is open Thursday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekends in September and October, they are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Their Christmas Country tour in November is open from 9:30 a.m.-4 :30 p.m. Call ahead at (518) 648-5013. The Pillars Antiques in Warrensburg The Pillars antique shop is something of an antique itself; located in a historic building constructed in 1840 and modeled after the design of Thomas Jefferson's home, The Pillars boasts 11 treasure-packed rooms, making it the largest antique shop in the Adirondacks. Among the treasures to be found therein are antiques, art, books, sports, vinyl and various gift items. Located right on Main Street, The Pillars Antiques is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Call ahead at 518-832-3370. Raven and Ring Antiques in Warrensburg Raven and Ring Antiques on Main Street in Warrensburg specializes in Adirondack primitive goods, antique sportsman's gear, and assorted Adirondack gifts and collectibles. Raven and Ring is open year-round seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead at (518) 623-3691. Miller Art and Frame in Warrensburg Miller Art and Frame, nestled along the banks of the Schroon River on Main Street in Warrensburg, is a seasonally open shop, generally open from April through the end of December. Miller Art and Frame offers seven rooms packed with framed art, North Country books and magazines, nostalgic signs, antique jewelry, furniture, sportsman's gear, candy, toys and seasonal items from around the region. Miller Art and Frame is open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Call ahead at (518) 623-3966 The Foothills in North Creek The Foothills in North Creek, located right on Main Street, is a two-story mix of new and old items, including furniture, lighting, paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, figurines, and small gift items. The Foothills's treasures are ever-changing, as its owners take in new merchandise every day throughout the year. The Foothills is open year-round, but closed on Mondays for the off-season after October. Their hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Also, stop by the The Foothills' sister shop, Mountain Niche Antiques for more antiques and collectibles. Mountain Niche is located on Route 28N in Minerva, two miles down from the Post Office, and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day but Christmas and Easter. Call ahead to The Foothills at (518) 251-3550 or Mt. Niche at (518) 251-2566. Wide River Antiques in Long Lake Just 15 miles away from the village of Long Lake on Rte. 30, Wide River offers a menagerie of antiques and uniques from period furniture, Adirondack pieces, paintings, prints and gifts. Wide River is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the first week in June until mid-October. Call ahead at (518) 624-4749.

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