Road trip

The winter season is the perfect time to look for antiques. Take a drive to these unique stores

If you enjoy perusing antique stores, Northwest Ohio is a great place to be. Here is a variety of large and small antique stores spread across the Diocese of Toledo. Grab your keys and take a drive to the nearest location. Each store is filled with one-of-a-kind, ever-changing wares. Who knows what treasures you’ll find!

BY ANNIE LUST

Field of Memories Antique Mall, Archbold: If you’re looking for toys, china, Christmas decorations or trinkets, make the drive to this neat Archbold location.

Calico Cat, Clyde: This constantly rotating collection includes vintage seasonal decorations and everything from buttons to furniture.

Fort Defiance Antiques, Defiance: Variety is the key in this shop that has something for every buyer. You’ll find costume jewelry, military artifacts and much more.

Jeffreys Antique, Findlay: Over 250 high-quality dealers offer thousands of antiques, making this your one-stop antique mall.

The Copper Horse Antiques, Galion: This store specializes in a personal touch, uniting every visitor with their own piece of history.

Maumee Antique Mall, Maumee: Covering more than 2.75 acres, size is the key for this massive antique mall that houses 200-plus dealers.

Lene’s Web, Oak Harbor: A retro dream, you’ll find vinyl albums, clothes and plenty of other treasures.

Architectural Artifacts, Toledo: A perfect place if you are restoring a historic home. You’ll find antique doors, knobs, hardware, windows and more.

Touches of Time, Van Wert: Two floors of collectibles beautifully displayed make this a stop you don’t want to miss.