Visiting from Boston, my friend and I made a day trip to New Glarus' Octoberfest. During our trip,…read moreI had the opportunity to visit this cute, quaint shop and loved it! The decor, the vibe, the fragrances, all were pleasing to the senses. I purchased this 3-wick patchouli metal candle and was so happy to place it in my bedroom back home.

Hutch and Hide is an unexpected find in Swiss-themed New Glarus. They've been open about a year and…read morereplaced a Christmas store on the main drag. Inside, you'll find upscale houseware, gifts and a section in back of children's clothing and accessories. There's even a smattering of cool vintage stuff here and there - like a giant bingo number board salvaged from a local church. The owners grew up in the area and moved back to start the business which is cool. So all you hipsters who just finished up a tour at New Glarus, head in in for that perfect piece to display in your downtown condo.

On our day trip to the mississippi river area , we stumbled upon crazy franks flea market. This…read moreplace is filled with everything imaginable. We scored a nice Kelce brothers T-shirt and a vintage ashtray. Thanks about fifteen or twenty minutes to do a full walkthrough. On saturdays and sundays , they have an outdoor flea market with other vendors. My my wife.\nLoves these type of spots.So obviously we had to stop.

This place is pretty huge! Some deals if you're in the mood to find them. Actually kind of fun…read moreto see some of the things your mom threw away when you went to college! Lots of the same stuff though. My wife did find a good deal on a basket that we 'needed" (heavy snark). The owners/workers? were terribly unfriendly and didn't engage in any way as we checked out. Literally didn't even make eye contact.

We love this place! Always a find there.the place is huge. Plan a few hours to browse.read more

My happy place. The outdoor area is such an amazing relaxing place to enjoy cocktails and music…read morewith friends. And also so shopping in the antique mall. The Belle of the Bar is Sadie. She meanders through greeting guests and getting pets. But you may also see a Macaw.

You can literally get lost in the nooks and crannies of this store. Treasures always to be found. A…read morefun browsing experience.

Found an awesome LTD guitar for $285 and it was one of the best things I e spent money onread more

Great selection. From curated boutique style booths to fun dig for treasure flea market style…read morebooths. Whenever we go, everyone finds something. And it's always affordable.

LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE…read more Vintage Bliss is what happens when your Mom's Pinterest had a little too much and barfed up a store full of perfectly curated, vintage inspired, wine themed stuff. Throw pillows with slogans? They got 'em. Furniture refinished with chalkboard paint? Oh yeah. Wall hangings with inspirational sayings about living, laughing AND loving? Say no more, fam. VB is kind of in the middle of nowhere but the Lake Geneva moms seem to have it on the radar, with good reason. You won't find any dusty crap or musty old garbage here - everything is beautifully arranged, perfectly displayed and honestly, pretty reasonably priced. They have helpful and kind staff and even measuring tapes in strategic spots to help you out, so strap on that Michael Kors handbag and get ready to SPEND! Most of this isn't my personal style but I didn't leave without a few heavenly smelling candles and a sassy greeting card. Perfect place to find a nice gift for the lady in your life who needs a "wine o'clock" sign or a "chop it like it's hot" tea towel. NGL, was tempted by that last one.

I received a gift card for here as a retirement gift 2 years ago and had $60 on it with NO…read moreEXPIRATION DATE LISTED ON IT. Tried to use it today and was told they won't take it anymore and that - despite the fact I received it 2 years ago - it "expired" 4 years ago??? So not only did I lose my gift card, that basically means they stole that $60. I should have tried to keep the actual card and gone to BBB but they took it away from me. I told them to their face too - I'll never come back. And I'll let others know what happened. Very bad business practice.

This place is jam packed full of overpriced junk clothes. Found an outdated jcrew outlet shirt with…read moreholes in the armpits and she wanted 15$ for it. All the clothes are used and priced more than retail. No wonder the clothing racks are overflowing...no one wants to buy any of it. The home decor is also way overpriced and not anything you cant find at hobby lobby. Save your time and money and shop somewhere else.

Great spot to find that unique something you can't live without. They've got tons of clothes and…read moreother cool stuff. Definitely a must see place.

So adored this lovely shoppe when we popped in for the first time today. Creatively and beautifully…read morecurated fair trade items. Left with a unique owl lamp and a hand-made tapestry perfect for our new home. Highly recommend for one-of-a-kind home items.

I bumped into this great little country antique shop on one of my weekend wanderings around Galena…read more Although the mailing address is Elizabeth, the store is actually located in central Schapville, a small village between Elizabeth and Scales Mound. And not to easy to find, I may add. There are lots of unmarked divergent paths out here in the boonies! So just keep an open mind and an adventuresome spirit. Schapville is so small that there are only two "stores," this one and the pop machine next door. When I arrived, I was greeted by a very friendly old dog named Stanley. This is a seasonal business, so you need to come between May and October. The store is a beautifully renovated old grange space used by area farmers. It offers a selection of fine antiques, and a nice array of same on two floors, a cooler with local cheeses (they were featuring one of my favorites that day-Iowa Maytag Bleu.) There is soda, homemade jams and jellies and other condiments, and fresh eggs from the owner's chickens. There is kind of an overall chicken theme going on here, just short of chicken worship, I would stay. The owner, Donna, is a fun and interesting person to chat with. Free fresh popcorn, too. There's a wood stove with a fire near the front and a seating area which is very inviting. Definitely a must-stop in Jo Daviess County if you are looking for a nice little jaunt out of Galena, or doing a day trip in the area east of The Galena Territory. The scenery is superb.