Attalla’s Antique District

Attalla is one of the smaller cities in Alabama, and as such, does not have a sprawling downtown with hundreds of huge stores. However, when it comes to antique stores, the emphasis on quality rather than quantity is obvious, which is not to say that there are not many great stores to choose from. Due to its smaller size, it is one of those friendly towns where it feels as though everyone knows everyone. After stopping by one or two of its antique stores, you will be helpfully pointed in the direction of the rest of them, and welcomed in like an old friend!

A fantastic selection of antique stores in Attalla can be found in the same small, four-block area. The historic building of the family-run Walker Drug Store is now home to Toy Utopia. This is perhaps more for the hardened toy collector than the general lover of antiques, but it is an incredible mall to stroll around. Those more focused on antiques can pop across the road to Somewhere in Time, an antique mall with 16 vendors spread over 5000 square feet of space. The vendors here make an effort to keep their collections diverse, ensuring there is something for everyone to bring home with them.

Along the same street of downtown Attalla is Emma Kate’s Cottage. Set in a lovely building built in the late 1800s, this antique store makes the most of the historical setting, using the old brick and exposed wood walls to create a nostalgic atmosphere that only grows as you browse around the goods offered here. Blossom Antiques is a smaller store found on the same block that has some wonderful collectible items up for grabs.

More antique treasures can be found by those willing to take a short drive out of downtown Attalla. Mountain Top Flea Market is found out on route 278 and this outdoor market is open every Sunday of the year, rain or shine. Gadsden is also just a stone’s throw away, with more antique malls and stores to wow collectors.