If you need a unique gift, Honeybee is where you need to shop. It's a good mixture of new and…read morevintage merchandise. It is a great addition to E Broadway (Downtown Alton). I'll admit, I haven't bought a gift here. However, I have bought myself several new pairs of socks, a couple of Christmas ornaments and a candle or two. As you can see, any of those items would make a nice one. I apologize for no pictures, but was I so impressed while I shopped I just forgot. I'll go back and add photos at a later date. I also enjoyed talking with the owner, she is so bubbly and pro Alton.

Love this locally owned boutique! They have work from lots of local makers, it's beautifully laid…read moreout with a selection great for browsing. You'll spend more than 20min here. They have fancy chocolate, local food, dishes & silverware and ceramics. There's art for sale by local artists. They have plenty of jewelry to browse through. There's clothes and antiques too. Great spot!

Interesting place w/a chatty owner and helper. This is NOT a place for the meek, or people…read morew/difficulties walking, allergic to dust or claustrophobic. I overheard the owner tell someone that he attends many auctions and the store reflects that. It is INCREDIBLY crowded and there is stuff stacked on stuff, all the way to the ceiling. The things that have prices are way overpriced. The desk where you pay is either a hoarders dream or will trigger your worst fears! It was all too much so I just left.

This is one of the best places. Yes, there's stuff everywhere but that's what makes his shop so…read moregreat. I took my aunt from New York here who is a thrifter like me and she loved it and can't wait to come back. He only takes cash which is the downside. I wouldn't take little kids here because there is stuff everywhere and very little walking room.

3 Charming Chicks is such a creative and affordable place to shop. I'm going to miss them. The…read morefirst week-end in May will be their farewell. Lucky for us thrifters, a new business called Terra-Cotta will be taking over. The reason I enjoy shopping at 3CC is I can find treasures at cheap prices. I love the bargains you can find at yard or estate sales, but I don't have the patience to drive around and shop them. That's why I love the ladies of 3CC, they do the shopping, buy the best offerings and bring them together at their showroom. Then I shop their boutique and get my goodies. Also within their showroom there are a variety of other vendors who offer; jewelry, greeting cards, jellies and clothing. It's almost like a famers market, but for home decor and clothing. While shopping, if you need to use the restroom, you will see a very stunningly beautiful non-gender specific bathroom. It's a deep green, has four separate stalls with floor to ceiling walls and three basins to wash your hands. I wish all public restrooms were this posh. The ladies who are the 3 Chicks, are charming and make shopping their showroom a fun experience.

This is such a fun place! My groups love going here and shopping - a whole busload of goodies!read more

Great place with a nice variety of items. Lots of stuff and at good prices. Highly recommend.read more

I have been shopping here for over a decade. I enjoy everything I buy here from small items to…read morelarge pieces of furniture. I have spent a lot over the years, and appreciate the customer service, the wide range of items, and just finding a treasure here and there. Check them out! You won't regret it.

Had to leave a review because I visited this store for the first time a couple weeks ago with my…read moremom, and we absolutely fell in love. The Halloween and Christmas decor are stunning! I met Christine who works there, and she was extremely patient and thoughtful in helping me pick out the perfect fall themed string lights to go on my fireplace mantel. Unfortunately, I live out of town and one of the strands was not working when I opened it at home. However, when I called the store, Christine answered, was so kind, and immediately shipped a replacement to me. I can't get over the phenomenal customer service and overall beauty of this store. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

There's so much Americana in this store. And this time of year, lots of holiday-style Americana…read more Some of it is rather dowdy. Some of it is Paul Revere-ish. Some of it is contemporary. Lots of candles, placemats, battery-powered candles, lamps, framed art, crafty garlands, Christmas trees and ornaments, hearth and fireplace decorations, Knick-knacks. Numerous levels and lots to view. It can get crowded moving about. Lots of eye candy!!

Let's tell you the story ... about a princess who changed everything about herself, and how it…read morebackfired in so many ways. Somewhere in the land of Illinois, in a little yonder place called "Granite City", there used to be a storage location that was simply known as "THE flea market'. 100's of vendors every weekend, it was THE place to go just for fun flea market shopping, along with the fun aesthetics of the history of route 66. It didn't matter if it was Rain, sleet, or snow, she was the belle of the Flea Market ball and everyone came to see her.... but it wasn't enough. The offer came in to buy her out and she took it. The problem was that not everyone that served under the princess wanted to move over and that those that didn't want to move were being thrown to the royal outlands! The princess set a bad tone for everyone taking the money and running... So, when she opened up her new kingdom, just being down the road, she thought everyone would welcome come running back to her. Her most loyal guards making an effort of staying with the princess, but the subjects had felt the agony of being tossed aside and vowed never again! That unfortunately is what happened to Rte 66 Flea Market. This was the place you shopped if you wanted something fun, whimsy, or just if you just wanted to make the day of perusing (and it could take a full day to peruse everyone) and all in one location. However, after wheeling and dealing they sold off the 'locker-complex' (yes think storage wars), and started rebuilding a new complex, no more than 100 feet away. This way they were able to keep their key building for their restaurant and bar (used to be known as Tina's Diner, then Rte 66 Diner, and now I don't' remember what it's called). The problem was this move was done so quickly that the vendors barely had time to even ask "what about us", as they were shown the door, with only a promise of something new. That new thing was the new Rte 66 Flea Market, same basic principle, but now with fewer vendors, and most of those were the, for the lack of a better term, long-timers, loyal guards, the ones who were set in what they sold, so finding something special or new just seemed to disappear in the wind, finding new accommodations as quickly as possible. Basically, the magic, that made Rte 66 Flea Market special, has slowly been withering away. Oh, you'll find some good shops along the way, Gary's Vintage Vinyl, The Leather Emporium (Harley jackets as far as you can see), Used appliances, even a Crystal shop, and a few others. And the Diner and Kickstart are still there (pub and diner) and they're worth stopping by just for those alone, but the "Flea Market Magic' just isn't there like it used to be. The owners do try to bring customers back, they even had a small mini-auto car show with a decent vintage classic vehicles showing off (see the Photos), and the vendors are friendly enough, but a lot of feelings were hurt of the vendors when they got told to "shut down and move", so they did. Sometimes changing things is the worst thing you can do, and Rte 66 has kind of learned this the hard way. Rumour had it that the owners were looking to buy back the original storage center, and have twice the flea market in size. It'd definitely make for one of the LARGEST flea markets in the area, but it's still hope against hope that they can bring the magic back. But we'll have to see. I'd really hope that one day Rte 66 gets back that flea market magic, but until they do, it's a very low 2*'s., but maybe someone can tell me the magic is back? But I'd still recommend a quick run by and you never know the vendors might have already made a quick change/improvement as the summer months approach

The prices were reasonable, and many sellers were willing to negotiate, making it a great place to…read morefind hidden treasures at a bargain.

Fascinating items. Well organized and fair prices. It's like looking back to your childhood with…read moreall the amazing items.

Love, love, love Second Hand Chic! I always find some treasure I just have to have. Great selection…read moreof vintage finds. Very friendly staff. Good prices. Put this on your list. They are open the first weekend of every month. They do an excellent job with social distancing. Masks are required. There is a hand sanitizer station set up at the front door. If you find a lot of treasures, they will hold them at the counter and give you a number while you shop. I just love supporting local vendors.

When I say the owners of this store are the sweetest older couple in the world, I mean it…read morewholeheartedly. I came in once and bought a mug for my dad. It was a sturdy looking ceramic mug that said, "Pennsylvania Dutch," a nod to his mother's heritage. They have a great collection of antiques - mostly glassware, fine china, pottery. It's also a museum for something - Coca Coca maybe? I'll try to remember to check and edit this. The building itself is historic and lovely. The gentleman owner who is always there when I go was born on one end of town, many moons ago, and now lives on the other. He is a wealth of stories and is very interesting. The mug I bought was priced at $12-15, I don't remember exactly. I thought that was fair and wasn't going to haggle; but, he gave me a discount, probably based on my excitement about the mug and appreciation of his great conversation. I only paid $10 - which was a great bargain in my eyes.

I was outside looking at items on the building and an old man came out and yelled at me. He was…read morevery rude and I will not be returning.