Aptly named, this is in the back, with entry from Main Street Mercantile and the street, Back Porch…read moreBintage has curated a lovely collection. Lots and lots of dishes, serving pieces, glassware and utensils. They have some complete utensil sets and some where they are still collecting all of the pieces. Obviously they love a good hunt! They also had individual knives, spooNw and forks you can buy if you need replacements, which I do. Fell in love with the vintage blue onion Danube China displayed in mass on a China cabinet. My mother had the same China; she ate her soft boiled egg every morning from an egg holder just like the one they had displayed. Memories came flooding back! I had to snap pics to send to my brother, who remembered the dishes but had no idea it was china! For me, that's why I love going to antique stores. It's not only about finding a treasure to purchase, but the memories that are awakened when you happen upon an item you didn't even think about for decades until you see it on a shelf, somehow standing out amongst the hundreds of items surrounding it. - The ornate crystal decanters with silver caps and handles? Yep, my Nana had three of them. - The coffee table where you could display needlework under the glass? My grandmother proudly displayed her talents there. - The champagne fur jacket? My mom had one just like it! - The light blue princess telephone? My first phone with a "teenage" line I shared with my brother. Yes, there was such a thing back in the day. Wish I had kept it! That shade of blue is still my favorite color. Antique stores are as much about these moments of remberence that ignite smiles as they are about purchasing something. I left without buying anything but was warmed by the memories my visit ignited.

This store is part of a huge antique mall with multiple floors. My husband and I stumbled upon it…read morewhile making an impromptu visit to Aurora on the way to Salem. They have a variety of antique home ware items. I really love the China in my parents and grandparents homes and this store had many of their patterns, plus Wedgewood, vintage Ball jars in different colors and silver pieces which looked to be in beautiful condition. They also had some beautiful jewelry made out of old silverware, including a necklace that I bought. The sales woman I talked to was super friendly. This store was a nice surprise finding stood out to me amongst the other antique stores we visited in the area.

This is one of the many antique stores in the adorable town of Aurora and it's just delightful!…read morePacked full of all sorts of antiques and other unique wares - even the building is historic (from the 1800s). There were so many beautiful lamps and stained glass panels - very impressive! There are 3 floors to explore and tons of vendors. The huge store is well organized with a great flow and layout. I barely had time to explore - I almost didn't visit bc it was a Monday and I thought they were closed Mondays but they just started their summer hours and are open 11-3 on Mondays!! I barely made it before close but the staff were so nice and let me have a quick run around. Prices are decent for the area - antiques seem to be a tad pricey in this town - possibly bc it's their claim to fame. It's in a great location though in this lovely historical town. Parking is all street parking but abundant and easy to navigate. Definitely worth exploring!

Quaint and small in appearance from the outside, inside it is room after room, upstairs, downstairs…read moreof antiques. Massive! As in over 16,000 square feet big. So much to take in! All the norms - furniture, art, dinnerware and serving pieces, glasses, clothing, books, jewelry, collectibles - it's all there! What interests me the most is that there are still lots of buyers for these pieces. I say that because many Of my friends, and myself, held on to lots of my mother and grandmothers treasures but when downsizing, the next generation had no interest. Many of us donated to Goodwill and the Salvation Army and I see so many similar pieces in this store and other antique shops. While not my taste - I prefer mid-century mod - I still appreciate the beauty and marvel over many of the inventive items of the day. The furniture is so detailed, the chests and cabinets with lots of compartments and drawers, all so beautiful. The serving pieces and bar ware always captures my attention and Main Street Mercantile had lots! Definitely visit while in Aurora because if you are visiting this town, it's most like for the antiques. Just be careful walking around as the floors aren't even and steps appear out of nowhere. Prices definitely on the higher side.

Wow! What a beautiful store! I could buy everything in here. From antiques to gifts, children's…read moretoys, anything and everything for the kitchen, this place has is all!

From the owner: Thoughtful gifts, curated vintage, home decor and fresh flowers nestled in Historic Aurora, Oregonread more

Cool place to look around and see the history of so many items from the past. Mostly very pricey…read moreitems. Not really any bargains on the antiques. Mom and I enjoy looking around and coming up with decorating ideas. The place next door has tons of things you can use to change out handles, knobs and doors in your home. Fun day browsing.

Oh yes, another gem we found on our visit to Portland, OR. Sadly, we were flying home and could not…read moretake any of the incredible items we saw. If you are within a radius of 25 miles, this sure is worth a detour. This place is so good that I consider driving back to LA next time so I have space for some of their goodies.

I think this is one of the newer antique shops in the adorable antique haven of Aurora. It was…read morecertainly unique and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit! There are some vintage items and antiques - but there's also a lot of unique art, fun bucolic yard items, a room full of denim, and a huge area full of antique books! It's a large, farmhouse style building but it's all on one floor. The shop was clean and well organized with a good flow and very relaxing colors - easy to meander. I had a nice chat with the owner (I think she was the owner) - and they were even giving away hand lotions on my visit. Parking is all street parking but ample. This shop sits just outside the Main Street strip of antique stores but on the corner so it's very walkable from the main area and well worth a stop.

Cute shop and decent selection of items, but most definitely the least welcoming that I visited…read morewhile in Aurora. I walked in, smiled, & greeted the lady working and she just looked at me strange and went back to chatting with her friend. It was not a comfortable experience. I was, again, not acknowledged when I left. I love the town but wouldn't return to this particular shop.

If you're at all into browsing around antique shops, put this adorable city on your radar - even…read morethe city itself is an antique, having been founded in the late 1800s as a religious commune. It's super cute and historical - complete with its own walking tour! Aurora is a hidden gem - and is less 30 minutes south of Portland! The city is pretty small so it's definitely doable as a day trip depending on how long you want to spend antique-hunting. I've never seen so many antique stores in one place - there are at least 10 within walking distance, and a lot more if you include the ones outside of the quaint little Main Street area. PRO TIP: don't visit on a Monday though - as tons of the shops and restaurants are closed oddly enough. The city centers around historical Main Street which is pleasantly walkable and offers clean public restrooms and picnic tables to take a break on. It also offers a really interesting self-guided walking tour of the historic buildings and town called the "Emma Walk" and you can find it online here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2013R1/Downloads/FloorLetter/460 Another little fun fact - Aurora is the home of Life Flight - the largest nonprofit air ambulance company in the country - who knew?!! There are lots of cute boutique hotels and restaurants in the area - as well as major chains in nearby Wilsonville if that's your thing. Every summer they have a fun festival called Colony Days. The town is easy to find - right off I-5. And there's lots of public parking in the Main Street area. Aurora is really a true hidden gem - I'd never heard of it and only stumbled upon it after digging around on Google looking for a fun place to stay on my way out of Oregon that's close enough to PDX but not inside the city lol. Definitely worth a day trip!

For the most part, we were disappointed at how high all the prices were, and a majority of the…read moreowners were not very friendly

Such a wonderful antique and gift shop in Aurora. The furniture is of high quality and amazing…read morecondition for its age. Everything is styled beautifully. You can tell that the owner really takes time to select nice pieces and display them artfully. Love walking around and recognizing items from my childhood that I had completely forgotten about! Make sure to go upstairs as there is a lot of furniture and home decor up there. You can tell the owner really takes the time to select nice pieces. I'm a sucker for jewelry and they have a lovely display, many handmade pieces. Also lots of yummy smelling handmade soaps and candles, always a great gift for yourself or a friend. Definitely worth stopping in!

Stellar as usual. Cocktails never disappoint. View of the street from comfy seats. And all vegan…read moreto boot. What more do ya want?