You can take home a bit of the past when you explore New York's historic cities, towns and neighborhoods. Because a lot of
history happened here, many places are havens for antique hunting. Our diverse heritage has also created unique districts throughout the state. And so, whether you're looking for fine furniture, estate jewelry or an addition to your vintage toy collection, you'll find antiques in every price range.
Antiquing hot spots in
New York City range from eclectic shops in the East Village to high-end
galleries on Madison Avenue. With rich history and proximity to New York City, neighborhoods in the
Hudson Valley and
Catskills draw seasoned antique collectors and curious newcomers to towns like
Beacon,
Hudson and
Hyde Park.
From the 1800s to 1900s, Stickley and Roycroft furniture, Steuben and Tiffany glass, and other crafts now coveted by international collectors were created by innovative New Yorkers. You can sometimes find antique
arts & crafts objects near the places they were originally produced. Check out
Corning's
Gaffer district,
Binghamton's
Antique Row,
Buffalo's historic
Allentown neighborhood, and
East Aurora, where collectors of authentic American craftsmanship visit the restored
Roycroft Campus.
Major events like the
Rhinebeck Antiques Fair, one of the country's best shows, and the
Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antiques Show also attract thousands of treasure hunters.