Antiques

Tony, the man who made this entire trip possible, and his partner, Joe, own several businesses in The Gap. First is Gertie’s Commissary. This was actually the first shop we explored. It is filled to the brim with vintage dresses, hats, dolls, and dishes. I loved looking at the clothes, because they were in better shape than any other antique stores I’d ever been in. If you’re not feeling like buying any antiques, Gertie’s also offers Guardians of the Gap and Cumberland Gap merchandise to commemorate your experience in the area.

The other antique shop we got to explore is called Whisle Stop, and we dropped a few bucks there. We just couldn’t resist the unique salt and pepper shakers. They had elephants, dogs, and even corn on the cob. Just like the vintage dresses in Gertie’s, I was fasinated by all of the dishes in Whistle Stop. Every color you can think of, they had glass bowls and plates and cups. You want a vintage cookie jar? How about ten? Are you a collector of unique vintage PEZ dispensers? You’re in luck. Whistle Stop has quite the assortment. All of them are priced better than you’ll find anywhere and in better condition than you’d expect. Gertie’s and Whistle Stop were both such fun shops. We could’ve spent hours exploring.