Antique shops are surprisingly numerous throughout Grays Harbor. There are flea markets, antique malls, and clutter and collectible shops from Oakville to Ocean Shores. You can find anything from furniture to thimbles if you know where to look.
Here is a list of just four places to visit, but it is truly the tip of the iceberg. Whether you’re Christmas shopping, outfitting a new home with special furniture, or antiquing for fun, you’re bound to find something you can’t live without in Grays Harbor.
If there’s something in particular you’re searching for, check these shops and talk to the staff who not only know their own inventory, but may be familiar with other antique dealers in the area. Most importantly, set aside plenty of time to travel down memory lane once you pass through the doors. Each shop is full of unique items, the owners are friendly folks, and knowledgeable about the things they carry.
Antique shops are a unique place to find holiday gifts and decorations. Photo credit: The Painted Pelican.
Located on the beach in Grayland, The Painted Pelican carries a variety of antiques and collectibles, including some furniture. Visit their shop Thursday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to browse their interesting and unique pieces. Their address is 1820 State Route 105 in Grayland. Follow The Painted Pelican on Facebook.
2. Keepsake Cottage
Music lovers are sure to find something to add to their vintage collection in antique stores.
Keepsake Cottage have been in business for more than 20 years. They are currently a mother and daughter business, located in a little pink cottage along highway 101. The duo mostly sell small items, linens, glassware, and pottery. Their hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Keepsake Cottage is located at 519 N. Maple Street in Aberdeen.
3. Gordon’s Antiques and Collectibles
Most of the antique stores in our area carry primarily small items, but some do have large items like this Flying Gasoline pump.
Gordon’s is a quaint and lovely shop, full of beautiful treasures. The owners are kind and it is evident that they cherish the pieces in their store. They carry some furniture, glassware, small items, and books. Gordon’s Antiques is located across from North Beach High School at 339 Damon Road in Ocean Shores.
4. Past and Present Mercantile
James Umphres inspects antique guns at Past and Present Mercantile.
Set aside plenty of time to explore Past and Present Mercantile. The store is an antique mall featuring several vendors who carry a wide array of high quality items. The shop is located at 114 E. Heron in downtown Aberdeen and is open seven days a week, 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.