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#5
Riverside Center Antique Mall
5. Riverside Center Antique Mall
Pros:
- Some of the coolest finds. Original art, records, newspapers, furniture, technology.
- A pretty massive place. If you take your time looking through everything you can spend easily 3+ hours.
- One of the largest collections of MCM furniture/pieces in the Cincinnati area. Quite a few vendors seem to be MCM lovers!
- Connected to Swamp Water Grille, you can grab lunch and meander through Riverside
Cons:
- Unique finds = higher prices. This is definitely one of the pricier antique malls in the area. Doesn't mean it's not fun to walk through though!
- Less accessible than other antique malls on this list. There's an outdoor area, barn area, some steps inside, and quite a few areas that are tight.
- Parking lot can get tight during peak hours since it's shared with the restaurant
#4
Route 27 Antique Mall
4. Route 27 Antique Mall
Pros:
- Very organized, easy to navigate without missing anything!
- Can easily spend 2 hours here.
- Open until 8pm every day!! Nice place to browse on a Tuesday evening.
- Pretty fair prices across most booths! I usually leave with a few things every time
- Tons of parking
- I don't hear this place talked about as much as some of the others - in my experience it seems to be a little less crowded at most times.
- Plays great music at all times
Cons:
- Honestly no glaring cons. The antique malls above R27 just stand out more to me personally.
#3
Tinker's Treasures
3. Tinkers Treasures
Pros:
- Another place with incredible staff and vendors! I have made so many friends here.
- One of those antique malls where I'm frequently saying "that's such a good price!" I find a lot of bargains here.
- Not a massive mall but can spend 1-2 hours here!
- Probably the most accessible antique mall
- A lot of the booths have a curated collection that fits a specific theme. Makes it easy to find something for everyone.
- Tons of parking
- Community events! I met so many friends at their "Cupid Bash" for Valentine's Day!
- A new furniture section in the back with some shockingly affordable pieces
Cons:
- Organized, but in a grid formation so sometimes it can be hard to make sure you don't miss anything. Have to go horizontally and vertically through the place lol.
- (Personal problem) Kinda bright in here so sometimes I get headaches.
- (Only a con because I'm addicted to antiquing) Open till 6 and closed on Wednesdays.
#2
Amelia Antique Mall
2. Amelia Antique Mall
Pros:
- The staff are absolutely incredible - so friendly and they have three BULLDOGS! Love an antique mall with mascots!
- Pretty big antique mall, can easily spend 2-3 hours here.
- Organized!! Easy to navigate with a cart and you can easily make sure you don't miss anything. Along with that, a lot of the booths have a pretty clear vibe/theme/aesthetic. Something for everyone!
- The vibes in this place are amazing - they play great music (classics) and the lighting is nice... not super harsh.
- Some of my most asked about pieces are from AAM.
- AAM has some fun events for the community. Check their Instagram for details!
- Tons of parking
Cons:
- (Only a con because I'm addicted to antiquing) they close at 6 every day so I'm not able to make it outside of weekends.
- Maybe if you're allergic to dogs?? lol I'm joking - honestly not many cons here!
#1
Ohio Valley Antique Mall
1. Ohio Valley Antique Mall (OVAM)
Pros:
- Open 9am-9pm EVERY DAY ... that's insane and honestly the biggest pro that makes OVAM a standout in my book.
- This place is massive, you can easily spend hours here
- They have a little food shack inside with some snacks and a seating area for a nice break
- Very few booths with new stuff or crafts
- A genuine treasure hunt. I find most OVAM booths to be less curated than some of the newer antique malls. Could be a con depending on what you're looking for - personally I like a treasure hunt.
- Great seasonal booths - such a vibe around Christmas time!
- Most of my "steals" and my fav unique items are from here. I feature my favs on my page frequently.
- Tons of parking
Cons:
- Line can get pretty long during peak times, my fav time to go to OVAM is in the evening on weeknights to take advantage of them being open till 9pm.
- A little less organized than the newer antique malls like Tinkers and Amelia. A few of the booths may not be accessible to those in wheelchairs or parents with strollers.
Overall I love our Cincy antique malls!! They're all doing something right
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