Get ready to find something special.

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There is something distinctively sweet about growing up inRhode Island.

For me, that’s always included venturing off to my favorite antique spots for a little treasure hunt.

Interior of the Wickford Antiques & Estate Liquidators in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

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And I can’t forget all the vintage trinkets that can fill a shelf so nicely.

Remember to bring sunscreen and cash (although Venmo is accepted by some).

Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market: New Milford, Connecticut

“Here for the hunt.”

Cowboy boots from Brimfield Antique Fair in Brimfield, MA and books from the RI Antique Mall in Pawtucket, RI

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That is what I often tell myself when I arrive atElephant’s Trunk Flea Market.

If you’re like me, grab a freshly brewed coffee and enjoy the stalls as early as possible.

Up Next is the town of North Kingstown, home toRe Antiques.

People walking around the Elephant Trunk Flea Market grounds in New Milford, CT

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The last stop is theRhode Island Antique Mallin Pawtucket.

You will spend countless hours roaming the aisles of collectibles, antiquities, and rare finds here.

Before coming, I give a shot to map out a plan because it’s so big.

Interior and exterior of Aardvark Antiques in Newport, RI

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I go here specifically for vintage magazines, collectibles, mid-century modern furniture, and porcelain.

(I was lucky enough to score my very first piece of Royal Copenhagen here!)

The parking is free, so stay for as long as you could.