Antique shops bring holiday shopping enjoyment to visitors
Although it’s not exactly beach season, visiting downtown Galveston brings great enjoyment to Christmastime visitors thanks to the abundance of holiday activities available each year. One such option is visiting one of several antique shops the area has to offer, whether it’s for holiday-specific gift shopping, or just to pick up a unique keepsake to commemorate your trip.
Hendley Market
Hendley Market is located in a historic Civil War-era building on The Strand. The store was established in 1979, and since its inception, it has sold a variety of antique and specialty items.
“We currently offer a little bit of everything and a variety of unique items, including Victorian sterling silver pieces, international nativity collections from around the world and our Texas Cider Beetle mulling spice,” said Cheryl Jenkins, store manager, Hendley Market. “We especially encourage holiday visitors to come out during the Dickens on the Strand event.”
For more information, visit www.hendleymarket.com.
Big House Antiques
Big House Antiques is located at 2212 Ships Mechanic Row, one block east of the Tremont Hotel. Open for more than 15 years, the store carries quality American and European antiques, estate jewelry, clocks, rare books, fine porcelains, pottery, pressed glass, Victorian lusters, chandeliers, Persian rugs, Trapp Candles and many other items. Contact 409-762-0559 for seasonal hours.
Flea by the Sea
Flea by the Sea, located at 2501 Market St., is another area antique shop offering new items and vintage decor. The store tries to recycle as much as possible by taking old pieces that may be worn and either painting them or restoring them, or reinventing them into something new altogether. The shop also carries a variety of antique and vintage pieces in their original condition to serve as home furnishings.
For more information, visit www.fleabytheseagalveston.com.
Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time, located at 124 20th St. is another antique shopping option available to Galveston visitors offering unique items to invoke memories from the past.
“We are currently offering antique coins, Shutterstock jewelry, sterling silver, and architectural pieces,” said Christine Solis, owner, Somewhere in Time. “We also often have vintage Christmas decor around the holiday season.”
The store will be closed for part of the holiday season. Call 409-762-1094 for details.