What an adorable little antique shop!…read more The women working there were so nice to us when we came in, and very friendly. There were booths full of all sorts of things. Everything from dinnerware to clothes, to jewelry and toys, and books and craft supplies and cradles and kitsch. We could have spent so much time digging around in here. We weren't looking for anything specific, just spending a lazy day wandering town. I ended up buying a super cute Halloween cookie plate for a steal at $5. This is a hidden gem of a spot, and I'd definitely visit again if I'm ever in Alton again.

I love antique stores and this store for me is the perfect kind! Lots of different booths and…read moreareas, large variety of items and friendly welcoming staff! I am always looking for rotary phones and not only did they have a beautiful one in perfect condition, it was incredibly reasonably priced! It made my whole day it was such a good find. I will always come back here every time I'm in Alton!

What a great stop for antiques! Great pricing, good people and a $8,500 working jukebox. Clean,…read morewell organized, and you can see the tags to the merchandise. The parking is on an an angle out front so if you have a big truck you will stick out. We walked away with a flower vase and a glass Pepsi bottle. So impressed with this stop.

What a find !! This unassuming shop appeared to be a small residence, but was actually a very…read morelarge treasure trove of antiques. Slow down as you approach the address, as it's set back from the street. Look for the large lit sign and banners, then pull in the shared driveway to a small private lot and get ready for a great shopping experience. The couple that operate the store were extremely friendly and helpful. They buy and sell! The store seems to specialize in glassware, ceramics, crystal, china, and other household items - but there are also toys, games, model trains, Disneyana, and even a beautiful Seeberg Jukebox waiting for their next proud owner! There's also some nice antique furniture, cabinets, chairs, bookcases and the like. No junk! Prices clearly marked! And the prices generally seemed pretty reasonable. And cabinets are unlocked so you can browse and select without needing to wait for the key!! We bought a full set of beautiful last century Christmas ornaments, an aluminum drinkware set, a 60's NASA commemorative glass, and a pair of beaded pears for about $30!! A great antique store in the Greater Saint Louis area, minutes from Afton IL, just across the Mississippi! We will be back!!

This is hands down the best antique mall I've ever shopped in the Midwest. I deal and collect in…read moreglass, kitchen, books, and cat things. I cannot recommend The Chirping Frog enough for anyone driving the i-55 corridor or making a trip for antiques and thrift finds. The customer service and friendly gals at the front (Jen and Angela) were the kindest and most lovely people you could meet. I'm so grateful for their help and hospitality, what gems. Please visit here, it's wonderful!

The Chirping Frog is a fair antique mall. We found some interesting things there. We were just…read morebrowsing, so it isn't surprising that I didn't find anything to buy. I did, however, find at least one item I took a photo of and texted my friend about. The Chirping Frog is not far from Pink Elephant, which is a bit bigger and has better selection, though Chirping Frog is less cluttered and in some ways easier to shop.

We love finding places like this, stocked w/true antiques, carries an eclectic assortment of…read moreEVERYTHING and the prices are truly reasonable and affordable. My wife found several pieces of religious things at great prices. At the end, everything was wrapped carefully and there's lots of parking. Btw, restrooms are in the back of the building and clean and spacious.

This is a store that has antique booths in it but it has other crafty booths as well. It kind of…read morehas a yard sale feel. There was a booth that had tons of old toys that I remembered from my childhood and that was cool. It is worth dropping in because there are a lot of things to look at but I also saw some items that were overpriced. Check it out if you like a collection of random items old and new!

You must come here. They have such a wide variety selection. The gentleman working was so kind…read more We previously have never been in but came in after lunch. There was a grandfather clock I would have loved to own, very reasonably priced. You can find so many unique giftS. China sets! So much stuff that is so neat! A MUST GO TO ANTIQUE STORE!

Hobbit's Hole and Antiques & Curiosities did an Estate Sale for my mom. We are very pleased with…read morethe entire process from beginning to end. Stan was very thorough during the initial interview. After interviewing other Estate Sale Agents we knew Stan was the one. After we booked the date and dropped off the keys they did such a professional job with advertising, appraising items and selling them at a fair price both for my mom and the buyers, and display of merchandise. Stan and his wife Gail were prompt to answer any questions we had throughout the process. After the sale Stan and Gail did an excellent job of cleaning up the house and helping us with the unsold merchandise with donations and trash. I would highly recommend Hobbit's Hole Antique's & Curiosities if you are considering an Estate Sale. Thank you again Stan and Gail for all your hard work!

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.

The Trendy Cottage is a wonderful place to look for a treasure or two! It's only open the first…read moreweekend of every month...at least for now. They have a facebook page so you can check when they are open. They have lots of lovely vintage finds. It's a friendly place to spend a bit of time. They also have a few handmade items like pretty pillows. Lots to look at for sure. The prices are reasonable too!

Such a lovely business!…read more Jeniece (the owner) is an incredibly kind person. She's rebuilt the store after it was burnt down during the Ferguson riots. You can tell she really cares about her customers and will take the time to help you find what you need. The inventory varies from clothing to jewelry to handbags to furniture. Take your time browsing the store because there's a lot of hidden gems (or hidden treasures haha). All the items are high quality and reasonably priced. 10/10 recommend!

As online shopping and big retailers continue to grow, unique and personal customer experiences are…read morebecoming more and more difficult to find. With Hidden Treasures, you get the best of both worlds - a shopping experience that features myriad one-of-a-kind items coupled with THE BEST customer service in St. Louis provided by Jeniece Andrews. If you're not sold on the items in the store - which I doubt will happen since there are so many beautiful and functional items - then you'll definitely be won over by Jeniece's warmth and care! 10/10 would recommend coming here for a great experience and some wonderful items!