You'll Hit The Thrifting & Antiquing Jackpot In This Quaint Virginia Town

Virginia's quaint town of Verona may not be on your radar, but it houses something quite special for antique hunters: the largest antique mall in the United States. Whether you're an expert at scoring vintage treasures or you're still learning how to spot gems and make your thrifted antiques work in your home, even just a bit of passion for the world of thrifting and antiques will make a visit to Verona, Virginia, worthwhile.

Beyond this unique destination, the town also offers a couple of other hotspots, such as a Goodwill thrift store and another large antique mall, more underrated than the former and apparently harboring quite a few hidden gems. Regardless of which of these places you check out, keep an eye out for some of the treasured antique items that are dominating 2025 thrifting trends. And don't just visit for the shopping — make sure to slow down a little and take in the breathtaking Shenandoah Valley surroundings on your road trip.

One key destination for antique lovers in Verona, Virginia, is the Factory Antique Mall, currently the largest antique mall in the United States — with a footprint of over 150,000 square feet — and a beloved vintage haven for locals and travelers alike since 1996. Inside, you'll encounter hundreds of antique dealers, selling everything from old books to furniture, glassware, vintage advertising, and precious artworks from bygone eras. Even if you live far away, a few hours' travel is worth a visit.

Verona Antiques is another antique mall in town. It's smaller, but that doesn't mean it should be underestimated on your visit. Travelers passing through are often surprised by the volume and quality of antiques they unearth at reasonable prices in this place, occasionally even recommending it over the more renowned Factory Antique Mall. Plus, because it's somewhat less popular than the former, you may be able to pick up some of those sought-after antiques that get snatched up quickly elsewhere.

Just down the road from Verona, Virginia, you'll enter Staunton, where you'll come across a couple more antique shops worth visiting on your way through the area: 17 E. Beverley Antiques, the Staunton Antiques Center, Eclectic Retro, and O'Brien's Antiques & Art. Traveling through in early October? Drop by the biannual Fishersville Antiques Expo in the nearby town of Fishersville for some more unexpected treasures.

As the largest antiquing spot in Verona, Virginia — with hundreds of sellers — it's challenging to shortlist which booths to visit at the Factory Antique Mall. To help, we've done some digging to find out more about some of these booths.

A spot for ceramics, tableware, and other vintage homewares is Blue Ridge Finds & Co., while all manner of vintage trinkets can be found at Red Barn Vintage Market and Tutu's Treasures. Amanda's Mercantile is quite the renowned booth, with thousands of followers on Instagram and YouTube, selling vintage furniture and home decor. Two additional places to buy antique furniture for your home are Eclectibles and Keystone Antiques. The Crows Nook is worth a visit too, selling kitchen items and room sprays.

Antiques can come with a hefty price tag. If you'd rather look for some affordable thrift finds in Verona, Virginia, pay a visit to the Goodwill, as well as a few thrift stores down in Staunton and nearby towns. To make the most of your time there, study up on some ways to thrift better items, and things you should never buy at the thrift store.