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Atlanta’s Antique Alleys PRESENTS
“ TREASURE HUNT
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STARRING
Antique Salley
“Filled with unexpected surprises!” Join Salley as she helps in your quest for the perfect treasure for your home — from furnishings to accessories, apparel to fine art and more. Atlanta Metro Travel Association featuring
INFORMATION from 12 Convention & Visitors Bureaus ANTIQUE SALLEY’s Hunting Guide for Metro Atlanta SPECIAL EVENTS for Antique Hunters in Atlanta
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Welcome to Atlanta
Antique Salley
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lways on the go, with shopping bag in hand, Antique Salley is Atlanta’s favorite “shop-tillyou-drop” gal. She spends hours visiting
Atlanta’s premier antique and specialty shops and simply adores the history and whimsy of the antiques and trinkets she discovers. Salley frequents Atlanta’s finest antique and specialty shops tucked away in the big city. Always a Southern lady at heart, Antique Salley looks forward to sharing her new found treasures with you. Whether you’re looking for the elegance of Buckhead’s Miami Circle or the hometown feeling of Atlanta’s many historic districts, Salley’s sure you’ll find something you’ll enjoy. And if you’re looking for a street festival or antique market, she knows just the spot. Magnificent trinkets and treasures adorn Atlanta. Nestled among tearooms and eateries you’ll find vintage textiles, estate jewelry, fine linens, European antiques, furniture, silver, clocks, rugs, book galleries and local fine art. And along the way you’ll discover some of Atlanta’s premier boutiques and local farmer’s markets. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or a priceless piece for your home, Antique Salley knows you’ll enjoy Atlanta’s quaint and friendly atmosphere. Antique Salley is thrilled you’re here and wants you to see for yourself how wonderful shopping in Atlanta is! She is delighted to be your personal tour guide as you follow her through the city and metropolis of Atlanta. Starting at the northernmost point, Antique Salley will show you the city’s most notable shopping districts and markets along the way.
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Atlanta’s Antique Alleys
Contents About Antique Salley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . 4 Roswell Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . 6 Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau . . . . 7 DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau . . . . 8 Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Metro Atlanta’s Antique Alley Map . . . . .10–11 Coweta County Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Henry Country Chamber of Commerce & Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . .13 McDonough Hospitality & Tourism Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau/Downtown Welcome Center . . . . . . .16 Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Antique Salley’s Special Event List of “not-to-be-missed” events . . . . . . . . . .18–19
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North
Alpharetta
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ust north of Atlanta, and a bit south of the North Georgia Mountains, an abundance of treasure awaits you in awesome Alpharetta.
Stroll Historic Downtown Alpharetta’s streets, visiting boutiques, antique shops and gift stores that dazzle the imagination. Alpharetta offers a 40,000-squarefoot mall where hundreds of dealers display antiques, ranging from American, English and French furniture to china, books, linens, glassware and collectibles. Panache comes to Main Street art galleries brimming with colorful decorations and everchanging scenery. Browse emporiums brimming with unusual antiques, original paintings and folk art pieces by local artists. Indulge temptation with one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry. More surprises can be found in nearby Crabapple, a quaint community showcasing more shops, restaurants, and galleries, where friendliness abounds. Alpharetta has plenty to offer beyond antiques. Stay the weekend and enjoy upscale yet affordable hotels, fabulous restaurants, world-class shopping and more!
Alpharetta Welcome Center 678-297-0102 • 800-294-0923 (out-of-state) www.awesomealpharetta.com
“Awesome!” Historic Downtown Alpharetta Historic Shops of Crabapple 20 Milton Place Antiques Main Street Antique Market Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors
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North
Roswell Historic Roswell — Where The Curtains Still Blow From The Breezes Out Of Time.
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xplore an array of antique shops that delight the treasure hunter and avid collector. Primitives, European antiques, china, vintage textiles, art, silver, clocks, rugs and much more are found throughout the city. Shops housed in period storefronts fill the 640-acre historic district. An antique mall with numerous stores under one roof, and an auction house add to your pleasure. Tour the 1845 Smith Plantation Home with over 14,000 artifacts belonging to the original family. Friendly and accommodating lodging facilities await your stay.
Roswell Visitors Center 770-640-3253 • 800-776-7935 www.cvb.roswell.ga.us
“Must See!” Shoppes of Historic Roswell Heart of Roswell Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival (June) Heritage Music Weekend Historic Roswell Antique Market
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The Big City
Atlanta
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tlanta’s neighborhood are a great place to find antiques, art galleries, arts and craft stores and more. The city’s electric shopping neighborhoods include Downtown Atlanta, Little Five Points, Virginia-Highland, and Buckhead, just to name a few. Miami Circle is known as a center for antique enthusiasts from around the world. Once designated as a warehouse district, Miami Circle is now home to more than 75 shops and galleries. Shoppers can find museum-quality antiques, estate jewelry, rare book galleries and other appealing items for collectors and bargain hunters. Other Atlanta antique havens includes Bennett Street, Cheshire Bridge and 2300 Peachtree Road, all offering hours of great exploration not to miss.
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau 404-321-6688 www.atlanta.net
“Must See!” Bennett Street Miami Circle Buckhead’s West Village Midtown’s Westside Cheshire Bridge’s Tara Antiques
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Central
Gwinnett County
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winnett County, home of two of Atlanta’s most popular monthly markets, the Pride of Dixie and the Historic Buford Antiques Market — home of more than 1,000 quality vendors! Browse through the historic downtowns of Historic Norcross, the Buford Artist Colony, Old Town Lilburn, the downtown Lawrenceville Square, old town Suwanee and the recently restored downtown Duluth! Our unique shops are nestled among restaurants, teahouses, family-run stores and small-town charm.
Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau 770-623-3600 • 1-888-494-6638 info@gcvb.org or www.gcvb.com
“Don’t Miss This...” Pride of Dixie Antique Market Historic Norcross Downtown Duluth ARTrageous Art and Antiques in Old Town Buford Antiques on the Lawrenceville Courthouse Square
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Central
DeKalb County
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oys, sports memorabilia, high-end china, Black Americana, Depression glass, clocks, old advertising and furniture are only the beginning of what you will find at the south’s largest and most unusual antique area. Chamblee’s Antique Row located just 1.5 miles inside I-285 in historic Chamblee. See the treasures of over 200 antique dealers in this unique neighborhood, where shops are located in homes, churches and stores, which date back to the mid1800s. This unique area supplies restaurants and bars all over the country with the eye-catching kitsch and memorabilia needed to decorate their walls and interiors.
DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau 1-800-999-605 www.dcvb.org
“See It Today!” Broad Street Antique Mall Biggar Antiques Rust ‘N’ Dust Antiques Atlanta Furniture Restoration Chamblee Antiques & Collectibles
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South
Clayton County
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eep in the heart of Gone With the Wind county you’ll find Atlanta’s largest antique markets. Vendors and shoppers come from across the southeast on the second weekend monthly to Scott’s (Jonesboro Road) and Lakewood (Langford Parkway) Antique Markets. You’ll find everything from architectural enhancements to sentimental collectibles and fine linens. Of course there are quaint shops and Main Street vendors open yearround for your shopping pleasure.
Clayton Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau 1-800-662-7829 www.visitscarlett.com
“Don’t Miss It!” Gone With The Wind Historic District Scott’s Antique Market Lakewood Antiques Battle Reenactment and Fall Festival Outdoor Recreation
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Where You Can Find Acworth 675
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Kennesaw
120
Marietta 75 120
Cobb
41
Smyrna Austell
Powder Springs 278
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Douglasville 92
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285 154
Douglas
Fulton Union City 136
85 29
Newnan
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Fayetteville 54
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Sharpsburg 34
Coweta Moreland
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Peachtee City
Fayette
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Buford 19
Roswell
Suwanee
Alpharetta 23
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141 120
316
Duluth 9
Norcross 5 85
Gwinnett 124
29
141
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Lawrenceville
285 78
Stone Mountain
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Decatur
DeKalb
20
675
155
Morrow
Clayton
138
54
Stockbridge 20
onesboro
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Henry McDonough
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South
Coweta County
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elcome to the Southern Gateway of Atlanta on interstate 85. From Newnan, the “City of Homes,” our Historic Square offers fine antiques and collectibles. The National Register Districts of Senoia and Grantville showcase its history districts with quaint shops downtown as well as country specialties along the way. And don’t forget Historic Old Town Sharpsburg, where antiques, collectibles, crafts, and gifts are the foundation of this 1800’s town. After a day of shopping, try one of our many cuisines that will satisfy any taste. Spend the night and let your shopping take you around to our shops nestled off the beaten path. Stop by the Coweta County Welcome Center at Exit 47 for your passport to an antiques lover’s delight.
Coweta Co. Convention & Visitors Center 800-826-9382
“A Must-See...” Old Town Sharpsburg Antique Shopping Historic Newnan Square Rockin’ B Antiques & and Collectibles Collector’s Corner Historic Senoia Antique Shoppes
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South
Henry County
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ocated on I-75 South, home to NASCAR Racing and the Henry County Market Place, the largest indoor flea market south of Atlanta, with 82,000 square feet of indoor shopping. The Market Place also houses Peachtree Antique Centre, open to the public seven days a week. A short drive off the interstate will lead to the quaint Historic Square, Locust Grove and Hampton filled with nostalgic charm and fabulous antique shopping. Dine in turn of the century homes in Stockbridge, McDonough and Hampton. Spend the night and shop at Tanger Factory Outlet Center and other unique boutiques. With several festivals throughout the year, the antique lover is sure to enjoy a visit to Henry County!
Henry Co. Chamber of Commerce and CVB 770-957-5786 • 800-436-7926 www.henrycvb.com
“Can’t Miss...” Peachtree Peddlers Antique Centre & Flea Market McDonough Sweetie’s Flea Market Hampton Heritage Antiques & Estate Liquidation Locust Grove Festivals: May Ole Stockbridge Days May - Locust Grove Day September Hampton Fall Festival
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McDonough
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cDonough, Georgia has the friendly atmosphere of country living combined with today’s contemporary lifestyles where you will experience the traditions of true Southern Hospitality. Go treasure hunting on and off the Square in McDonough! You will find a kitchen specialty shop where you can take cooking lessons, antique shops galore, specialty shopping and an old-fashioned hardware store. You will also find a seasonal fruit and vegetable market Time to eat — take your pick from a good old southern meal, a New York-style bistro, a white table cloth (but plain clothes) and fine food … as well as great fried pies; and a breakfast to die for … hot biscuits and fantastic thick bacon with grits; to salads, sandwiches and more! Visit McDonough for shopping, history, sports or one of our many special events MayDecember. McDonough, a Georgia Main Street City and a City of Character, and home of the “Roberto Clemente World Series of Armature Baseball.”
McDonough Hospitality & Tourism Bureau 770-898-9311 • Fax 770-898-9181 www.tourmcdonough.com
“Smashing...” Antique Mall Cornerstone Antiques Ms. Morene’s Planter’s Walk Antique Mall Plum Tree Antiques
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West
Cobb County
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treasure trove of antiques await you in Cobb County … historic and cozy shops fill Cobb’s six charming municipalities with American and English furniture, primitives, collectibles, clocks and books. Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Spring and Smyrna offer treasures and trinkets suitable for every antique lover. Additionally there are two smaller communities, Vinings and Mableton, which offer their own pottery, quilts, glass and much more.
Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau 678-303-2622 • 800-451-34800 www.cobbcvb.com
“Well Worth the Visit” Acworth’s Main Street District Downtown Kennesaw Vinings Jubilee Historic Marietta Cities of Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs, and Smyrna
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Marietta
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ou will be captivated by the warmth and charm of Historic Marietta Georgia … with over 40 unique and quality antique shops located on the historic Marietta Square and at various location throughout the city. With over half of these shops located with walking distance of one another on the Marietta Square and the remaining shops within a short distance makes your antique adventure an enjoyable one. The finest antique dealers specializing in quality furniture, crystal, porcelain, antique lighting, Victorian, primitives, china, American and estate are on hand to help you find that special and unique treasure.
Marietta Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau 770-429-1115 • 800-835-0445 www.mariettasquare.com
“A Smash!” Historic Marietta Square (15+ shops) DuPre’s Antique Market The Emporium at Marietta Cobb Antiques Malls One of a Kind
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West
Douglasville
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f you want to take in Atlanta’s charm, plan on taking interstate 20 West to Douglasville. Antique and specialty shops abound in historic downtown Douglasville where friendly merchants tend to their shops to you a unique and interesting blend of merchandise and treasures. In addition to classic antiques, there are home furnishings and accessories, fashions and bridal accessories, collectibles and gifts, and Indian and Civil War artifacts, all ready to go home with you. Elsewhere in the county more traditional antique shops are clustered around the community of Lithia Springs and on the outskirts of the Douglasville city limits, located just minutes west of Downtown Atlanta along Interstate 20.
Douglasville CVB/Downtown Welcome Center 1-800-661-0013 www.douglasvillecvb.org
“A Hit!” Le Jardin Blanc Olde Towne Whole Towne Garage Sale Lithia Springs Community Downtown Douglasville Historic District Front Porch Antiques
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Antique Salley says...
Watch for these spe Monthly Activities 2nd weekend of each month Historic Lakewood Antiques Market At Lakewood Fairgrounds & Scott’s Antique Market Jonesboro Rd. 1-800-662-7829
3rd weekend of every month Historic Buford Antiques Market 770-945-44-15; www.lakewoodantiques.com
4th Sunday of each month King Galleries & Queen Garden Antiques Auction 845 Atlanta Street in Historic Roswell 770-998-1618 or 800-776-7935 www.cvb.roswell.ga.us
4th full weekend of every month Pride of Dixie Antique Market 770-279-9853; www.northatlantatradecenter.com
Seasonal Activities March–November Alpharetta Main Street Market (3rd weekend) 678-297-2811, 800-294-0923 www.awesomealpharetta.com
April Douglasville’s Olde Towne, Whole Towne Garage Sale (last Saturday) 770-947-5920, 1-800-661-0013 www.douglasvillecvb.org
May Old Times at Crabapple Antiques Festival (3rd Saturday) Contact Carolyn Waddell at the Historic Shops of Crabapple, 770-343-9454 www.awesomealpharetta.com
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pecial events! Geranium Festival (3rd Saturday)
June McDonough Moments (3rd Saturday)
July Watermelon Eatin’/Seed Spittin’ Contest (2nd Saturday)
September Historic Marietta Antique Street Festival (3rd weekend) 770-429-1115 www.mariettasquare.com Roswell Historical Society Antique Show and Sale (4th Saturday) 800-776-7935, 770992-1665 www.cvb.roswell.ga.us
October Old Times at Crabapple Antiques Festival (1st Saturday) Contact Carolyn Waddell at the Historic Shops of Crabapple, 770-343-9454 www.awesomealpharetta.com Fall Festival/Chili Cook-off (2nd Saturday)
December Holiday Parade and Lighting of the Tree (1st Saturday) McDonough Holiday Tour of Homes (2nd Saturday) 770-898-9311, Fax: 770-898-9181 www.tourmcdonough.com
“Wow!” Atlanta Metro Travel Association P.O. Box 70781, Marietta, Georgia 30007 www.visitmetroatlanta.com
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Antique Salley says . . .
Welcome to Atlanta’s Antique Alleys! Antique Salley helps you locate the best of Atlanta’s antique treasures. Here are just a few great destinations:
Alpharetta
DeKalb Co.
McDonough Co.
Historic Downtown Alpharetta Historic Shops of Crabapple 20 Milton Place Antiques Main Street Antique Market Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors
Broad Street Antique Mall Biggar Antiques Rust ‘N’ Dust Antiques Atlanta Furniture Restoration Chamblee Antiques & Collectibles
Antique Mall Cornerstone Antiques Ms. Morene’s Planter’s Walk Antique Mall Plum Tree Antiques
Roswell
Clayton Co.
Shoppes of Historic Roswell Heart of Roswell Roswell Magnolia Heritage Music Weekend Historic Roswell Antique Market
Gone With The Wind Historic District Scott’s Antique Market Lakewood Antiques Battle Reenactment and Fall Festival Outdoor Recreation
Acworth’s Main Street District Downtown Kennesaw Vinings Jubilee
Atlanta Bennett Street Miami Circle Buckhead’s West Village Midtown’s Westside Cheshire Bridge’s Tara Antiques
Gwinnett Co. Pride of Dixie Antique Market Historic Norcross Downtown Duluth ARTrageous Art and Antiques in Old Town Buford Antiques on the Lawrenceville Courthouse Square
Coweta Co. Old Town Sharpsburg Antique Shopping Historic Newnan Square Rockin’ B Antiques & and Collectibles Collector’s Corner Historic Senoia Antique Shoppes
Henry Co. Peachtree Peddlers Antique Centre & Flea Market McDonough Sweetie’s Flea Market Hampton Heritage Antiques & Estate Liquidation Hampton Fall Festival
Cobb Co.
Marietta Historic Marietta Cities of Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs, and Smyrna Historic Marietta Square (15+ shops) DuPre’s Antique Market The Emporium at Marietta Cobb Antiques Malls One of a Kind
Douglasville Le Jardin Blanc Olde Towne Whole Towne Garage Sale Lithia Springs Community Downtown Douglasville Historic District Front Porch Antiques
Atlanta Metro Travel Association P.O. Box 70781, Marietta, Georgia 30007 www.visitmetroatlanta.com