15 Largest Antique Mall in Ohio

Collectors living in the Buckeye State can find high-quality vintage and antique collectibles in the largest antique mall in Ohio, Heart of Ohio Antique Center. The State has some of the best antique stores in America, even though it’s not the headquarters of collectibles.

Whether you prefer online or physical shopping, there’s something for everyone in this store, and we’ll give you the basic tips you need to start your journey. Also, there’s a short guide on how to collect antique and vintage items from identification to evaluation.

Ohio is a big state with many famous cities from Cleveland to Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, and Columbus, the biggest.

NO.	Name	Size	Location
1	Heart of Ohio	116,000 sq. ft.	Springfield
2	Maumee Antique Mall	110,000 sq. ft.
3	Ohio Valley Antique Mall	85,000 sq. ft.	Fairfield
4	Heritage Square Antique Mall	53,000 sq. ft.	Columbus
5	Medina Antique Mall	52,000 sq. ft.	Medina
6	Springfield Antique Center	46,0000 sq. ft	Springfield
7	Olde Shoe Factory Antique Mall	40,000 sq. ft.	Hocking Hills
8	Logan Antique Mall	–	Hocking Hills
9	Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery	38,000 sq. ft	Findlay
10	I-76 Antique Mall	30,000 sq. ft.	Ravenna
11	Berlin Village Antique Mall	25,000 sq. ft.	Amish Country
12	Auglaize Antique Mall	25,000 sq. ft.	Auglaize County
13	Auntie’s Antique Mall	20,000 sq. ft.	Geauga County
14	Walnut Creek Antique Mall	11,000 sq. ft.	Amish Country
15	Rogers Flea Market	250 acres	Rogers

1. Heart of Ohio Antique Center

Springfield’s Heart of Ohio Antique Center has 116,000 sq. ft. expanse of land making it the biggest in the Buckeye State. The indoor store is home to 650-plus traders dealing in antique and vintage collectibles.

The store’s address is 4785 E National Rd, Springfield, OH 45505, and it stands between I-70 and US 40 at exit 62. It opens every day between 9:30 am – 6:00 pm except on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas days.

Residents of Ohio coming from Dayton or Columbus via car would reach the mall within 35 minutes, while interstate travel is no more than a day for 78 percent of the other states per Heart of Ohio.

The store has 26 acres of parking space open to semi-automobiles and automobiles, including motorhomes and tour buses. Hence, large groups are allowed to come on expeditions to the mall.

Over 40 associates assist collectors by pointing them in the right direction as items are displayed per category.

These categories include – Jewelry, Glassware, Advertising, Furniture, Hardware/Tools, Porcelain, Pottery, Toys & Games, Kintchenalia (Kitchenware), Collectibles, and Miscellaneous.

The store has since built an online presence to cater to millions of traders across the continent and the world.

Watch this video for a tour of the Mall.

2. Maumee Antique Mall

Located at 1552 South Reynolds Road, Maumee, OH 43537 is Maumee Antique Mall. The store sits on 2.75 acres (110,000 sq. ft.) of land containing long aisles stocked with antiques of all kinds from over 200 dealers.  

You can conveniently buy as many items as you want because the store has shopping carts and baskets. There’s also an in-house Cafe to cater to hungry visitors. Shopping time from Monday to Saturday is 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and 11:00 am – 6:00 pm on Sunday.

The website’s disclaimer warns shoppers that the hours may change depending on the weather and other conditions.

3. Ohio Valley Antique Mall

With more than 550 dealers trading in an 85,000 sq. ft. building, Ohio Valley Antique Mall is the largest of its kind in Cincinnati. The facility has a special lounge for customers with a cafe to replenish their energy after a long day of shopping.

There’s no doubt about that because the expansive space has a wide range of items from collectibles to antiques and vintage pieces – furniture, clothes, decor, books, and jewelry. According to USA Today, it’s on the list of the 10 best locations in Cincinnati for 2022.

Ohio Valley Antique Mall opens daily between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm except on special holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Call the store at 513-874-7855 or visit 7285 Dixie Highway (Route 4) Fairfield, OH 45014.

4. Heritage Square Antique Mall

If you’re in Columbus, then Heritage Square Antique Mall is the place to be as a collector. It’s 53,000 sq. ft. of everything antique and vintage that you can think of. Its precise location is 1865 Channingway Center Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43232.

Heritage Square Antique Mall opens between 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Mon – Thurs., 10:00 am – 9:00 pm on Fri. – Sat., and 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Sun. More than 450 vendors trade in the mall, and you can pay with Credit, Debit, Cash, or Check.

5. Medina Antique Mall

21-year-old Medina Antique Mall houses over 500 dealers within its 52,000 sq. ft. building. The store is a family-owned business with enough employees to cater to the teeming public daily. You can call 330-722-0017 or email info@medinaantiquemall.com for information.

It opens on Sun – Fri. from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and closes at 8:00 pm on Sat. However, the store owners reserve the right to adjust these times on public and private holidays. Note that all items sold in the store are pre-1985, including comic books, vinyl records, and clothes.

6. Springfield Antique Center

Springfield Antique Center is an extension of Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery. It’s located off I-70 at exit 59 between Columbus and Dayton. The antique pieces sold in the store are sourced from all over the US.

The best part about the three stores is that they’re all pet-friendly.

7. Olde Shoe Factory Antique Mall

With a strength of over 90 vendors trading on two floors, Olde Shoe Factory Antique Mall has enough antique items to cater to curious collectors. The floor space spans 40,000 sq. ft. of historic nostalgia located a few minutes from Hocking Hills.

The Lancaster store earned its name from its origin because it used to be a Shoe Factory. Today, it houses about 125 vendors trading any and everything old, from Chinese quilts to potteries, and it fancies itself the largest in the world.

Olde Shoe Factory sits on the transit of Route 33, making it accessible to Elkhart, Indiana, Richmond, and Virginia residents.

The store opens six days weekly from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on weekdays (Monday – Thursday) and 9:00 am – 6:00 pm on Weekends (Friday – Sunday). However, it’s closed doors all day on special holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Olde Shoe Factory Antique Mall has a special section named, It’s a Man’s World where all things “manly” like farming tools and automotive and advertising items are stored. While it’s considered sexist in today’s climate, being a historical imitation, it’s fitting.

8. Logan Antique Mall, Hocking Hills

Every collector in Hocking Hills would feel at home with the 100-plus dealers in Logan Antique Mall. The bungalow building is located at 12795 State Route 664 Logan, Ohio 43138, 20 minutes away from the State Park.

However, if you’d rather not get your hands dirty, you can download the app on App Store & Google Play and shop online or visit their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

Like most antique malls, they’re closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

If you’re a dealer willing to resell, Logan Antique Mall is a great shopping spot, and there’s something for everyone.

9. Jeffrey’s Antique Mall

Jeffrey’s Antique Mall has solidified itself as the go-to collection store in Hancock and Clark counties, with three stores in two locations. All locations have more than 1,000 dealers combined, and you can reach Jeffrey’s off I-75 at the Findlay 161 exit.

Jeffrey’s opens every day between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm except on Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving.

10. I-76 Antique Mall

If you love indoor establishments, I-76 Antique Mall in Ravenna is the place to be. The store has about 400 vendors selling antiques and vintages in a 30,000 sq. ft. space. You’ll find the building between Akron and Youngstown, off exits 38A and 38B.

Except on Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, the store opens daily from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. You can contact them via 330-325-9776, 330-472-4639, and WRichards4@neo.rr.com for emails.

11. Berlin Village Antique Mall

It’s only fitting that an Amish Country mall makes this list because antiquing is part of its culture. The Berlin Village Antique Mall is a two-story building on 26,000 sq. ft. of land and contains a wide range of antiques and old glassware.

You can fax the store via 330-893-9600, call 330-893-4100 and visit 4474 US 62, Berlin, OH 44610. It closes at 5:00 pm and opens at 9:00 am.

12. Auglaize Antique Mall

Spanning over 25,000 sq. ft., Auglaize Antique Mall offers various antiques, collectibles, and books. The three-story building is on 116 W Auglaize St, Wapakoneta, OH, and you can call ahead at +1(419)-738-8004.

The store opens daily between 10:00 am – 6:00 pm except on Sunday when it opens by noon.

13. Auntie’s Antique Mall

For 20-plus years, Auntie’s Antique Mall has catered to collectors in Geauga County. It’s 20,000 sq. ft. of antique books, furniture, and kitchenware. There are over 60 vendors with more than 150 booths in the building, so you’ll have a filled day.

The store opens every week from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Visit Auntie’s Antique Mall at 15567 Main Market (Rt 422) Parkman (Burton), OH 44080, or call 440-548-5353.

14. Walnut Creek Antique Mall

Sitting on 11,000 sq. ft. of land with 45 vendors, Walnut Creek Antique Mall is one of the biggest in the Amish Country area. It’s cozy but offers an extensive catalog of antiques, which buyers can access daily between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

The store is at 4872 Mckinley Place Dr. Walnut Creek, OH 44687, and has existed since 1997. If you’d like to make more inquiries, call 330-893-4010.

15. Rogers Community – Auction and Flea Market

The Rogers Flea Market although not a mall, is definitely worth adding to this list as it one of the largest open trading area with 1,600 slots both outdoors and inside in Ohio. If you’re only free on the weekends then you shouldn’t miss the Rogers Flea Market which opens once a week every Friday of the year.

The Flea market opens extra-ordinarily this year from April to October on the first Saturdays of the month. The next two special openings are September 3rd and October 1st, 2022. Rogers sits midway between Wheeling, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh.

Watch this video to see a typical day in the market.

The exact addresses are 45625 St. Rt. 154, Rogers, OH 44455, or 45625 Walnut Street, Rogers, Ohio 44455, if you’re using a GPS navigator.

With a total of 250 acres hosting about 50,000 visitors at its peak on Friday, there’s almost nothing you won’t find in this space. There’s also a farmer’s market of fresh produce for interested parties.

The Flea Market has existed since 1955, making it a vintage tradition, and it specializes in auctioning on behalf of vendors who don’t want the hassle of trading. There’s a team of experts working on getting the best value for willing sellers and would employ all means.

These experts include a sales & marketing team, social media management, qualified auctioneers, and a payment processor.

What Can You Do in an Antique Mall?

The primary reason for stepping into an antique mall is to buy an item or two. However, collecting old pieces is an art that requires technical know-how, from identification to attributing a monetary value and appraisal of other worth.

Use the tips below as a pointer.

How to Buy

Once you decide what item you’re looking for, the next step is finding the right store to buy it. If you visit the largest store in Ohio, Heart of Ohio, you’ll find hundreds of categories, from glassware to memorabilia and furniture.

Ask one of the associates to help you if you can’t navigate your way. Then carefully sift through the thousands of antique and vintage items displayed on the shelves. Inspect the items thoroughly before paying top dollar for them to avoid overspending.

Some questions that can help you when choosing an antique item;

• What Material is it made of?
• How Old is it
• Is it Rare?
• Is it Historically Significant?

Final Words

As stated in this article, there’s an art to trading antiques, vintage, and collectibles and knowing the right market for buying and selling. If you don’t want any of those complications, visit the largest malls in Ohio to get a wide range of options.

It’ll save you from dealing with unverified sellers or trading with untrustworthy clients. However, ensure you follow all the rules by the malls or flea markets to avoid being banned or revoked membership.

FAQs

Q: What is the Largest Antique Mall in America?

The Factory Antique Mall in Verona, Virginia, is the largest antique mall in America. It houses more than 225 dealers in a 120,000 sq. ft. building.

Q: What City has the most Antique Shops in America?

Adamstown, Pennsylvania, is the antique capital of America, with over 300 shops and co-operations located in the Amish region. Due to the dominant Amish culture, antiquing isn’t going anywhere.

Q: Are Antique Booths Worth it?

The opportunity you’ll get as a seller from trading in a booth is wider than setting up a garage sale. Also, the structure can assist you with your workload and keep you from making rookie mistakes.