Best Antique Shops in Cape Girardeau

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Of the many fun activities Cape Girardeau, Missouri, offers, antiquing is one of the most popular. Are you looking for a unique, vintage item that almost no one else has? Or do you love the thrill of finding an old object with character to add some charm to your home? If so, there’s no shortage of antique shops in Cape Girardeau for you to visit with your friends and family, so you can spend an afternoon getting lost in the past.

Cape Girardeau’s downtown district attracts fans of antiquing and thrifting from all over the state. The stores here sell a vast array of clothing, furniture, books, records, collectibles, and even military items from decades throughout the last century of U.S. history.

Read on as our team at John Sinclair Nissan in Cape Girardeau shares a few of our favorite places for finding authentic old furniture, vintage clothes, classic books and records, and much, much more in the following antique shops in town.

Annie Laurie’s

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Even if antiquing isn’t really your thing, you’ve no doubt heard of Annie Laurie’s eclectic emporium before, as it’s a Cape Girardeau institution. This two-story shop looks like an elegant, colorful home but houses a veritable treasure trove of antiques in its 5,000 square feet.

Discover clothes, furniture, antique items, and a slew of other vintage things in the aisles of Annie Laurie’s. If you’re shopping for items to decorate your home, you should also check out all the plants and flowers you can find here. Best of all, if you have trouble pairing a collection of eclectic items together for a new room in your house or whatever you may be decorating, Annie Laurie’s offers design services to help take that load off your mind.

As a bonus, you can also earn extra cash from your old items at Annie Laurie’s. This shop has both consignment programs and estate sales, so if you have some old clothes or items you want to get rid of or are moving and would like to sell most of what you own, head on down to Annie Laurie’s and strike a deal.

• Location: 536 Broadway, Cape Girardeau.
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Pastimes Antiques

By far one of the largest antique shops in Cape Girardeau, Pastimes Antiques has collections spread out over 10,000 square feet of space and over 50 unique dealers who sell different wares almost every day. You can find anything, including old military items, antique coins, records, fine china, and vintage women’s fashion from some of the most elegant decades.

Since Pastimes Antiques is in the city’s historic downtown area, you can easily combine a visit here with a day spent out on the town with your friends, especially when the weather is warm. If you’re thinking of reselling some items in your home or closet, ask Pastimes Antiques about renting a booth to showcase them or taking part in the consignment program.

No matter what your tastes or interests are, you’ll probably find something you absolutely love at this antique shop. After all, Pastimes Antiques’ slogan is “Find your treasure from a ‘past time.'”

• Location: 45 N. Main St., Cape Girardeau.
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Brick Street Gallery

This overstuffed quirky antique shop sells some truly weird, wonderful, and colorful items within its walls. Browse old chandeliers, books, blankets, dressers, and unique wall hangings while enjoying the cozy atmosphere of Brick Street Gallery.

Walking through the gallery is like being transported back in time, sometimes as far as a century ago. Unlike some other antique shops that specialize in relatively recent vintage items, Brick Street Gallery prides itself on selling well-preserved items from decades past, including the 70s and before.

Stop by and spend an hour or two making your way through various eras while keeping an eye out for a piece of history you can take home with you.

• Location: 19 N. Spanish St., Cape Girardeau.
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Judith’s Antiques & Gung Ho Militaria

As the name might suggest, Judith’s Antiques & Gung Ho Militaria offers a variety of antiques but is known best for its extensive collection of military memorabilia, such as old uniforms, satchels, helmets, and a whole lot of military surplus.

If army antiques aren’t your cup of tea, don’t worry; Judith’s has two stories full of other vintage finds as well, including retro furniture that’ll give your home the finishing touch it needs. You can also browse the antique shop’s collection of seasonal decor, kitchen supplies and accessories, dishware, and antique chests.

Take the time to truly look around, and you might discover some quirkier items, such as fortune-telling cards.

• Location: 3184 N. High St., Cape Girardeau.
• Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sundays and Mondays.

Are You Ready To Visit Cape Girardeau’s Antique Shops?

Have you visited the stores on our list? Let us know if we missed a truly great antique shop in Cape Girardeau. Contact us at John Sinclair Nissan and we may add your suggestion to a future list. Make sure you stop by our parts center for accessories for your car, such as roof racks and cargo organizers, before you load it up with all the great antiques you’ll find. We always recommend visiting the antique shops here on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds that come to town.