This place was fun! There was so much to see and all the vendors were friendly. I was able to pick…read moreup a comic for a reasonable price. This market is only open on the 3rd weekend of each month. Food and drinks were good. Bathrooms were clean. Overall a nice wY to spend the day.

A great place to treasure hunt! Don't worry about getting there early, I've already been there!…read more ;-)

All along the Historic Cherokee district is a variety of antique shops, all of which have their own…read moreniche. The Purple Cow is my favorite because there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of rhyme or reason for what's in the shop, but the randomness makes sense once you're in there! A few of the Purple Cow's specialties include: - A huge collection of vintage postcards, kept in old library card catalog drawers. I love to sift through them and see what vacation spots used to look like. And it's fun to read the used ones...see what kinds of messages people used to send to loved ones back in the day. - Antique hardware. If you're in the market for hooks, pulls or doorknobs, this might be the place for you. They usually don't come in sets, so if you like an eclectic aesthetic, that's a perfect place to purchase items for your house. - Signs. There's a huge, neon parrot sign that I inquired about. It's not for sale, but most of the signs are. There's old street signs, signs advertising products and a random arrow that directs people to the restroom. - There's also a large bookshelf of sports memorabilia near the register. Personally, sports anything doesn't pique my interest. But my boyfriend, who's an avid baseball card collector, said that the collection was pretty interesting. On my first visit, I purchased a framed "paint by numbers" of a ship at sea for our new apartment. It cost $5 and hangs on the wall next to a framed President Garfield on our entry room wall. If that gives you any indication of what kinds of antiques I'm into, then you'll understand why I love the Purple Cow.

You know, I shouldn't review this place because I'd generally rather die than go antiquing. Just…read morethe word 'antiquing' gives me hives. But I went with the BF and his Mom to Cherokee Street one day and was pretty impressed with what The Purple Cow had to offer. These antiques looked well-curated and were really interesting. I thought a couple of times that I would like to buy something from this place. That's no small feat for me. There are a few sections to this store, and it's worth weaseling and squeezing your way through all of them to see what's going on--stone lawn gizmos, the chopped off fender of an old car, Christmas lights, architectural odds & ends, tchotchkes...all kinds of stuff. Colorful, generally fun, and 'neat' in the best sense of the word.

Huge antique mall! Lots of vintage, antique and new items. You can easily spend a few hours here!read more

Large location in South county offering just about anything considered antique that you would…read morewant.

This place is great! We always enjoy coming here. They have really wonderful, unique and high…read morequality things. If you are there on-the-hour, they have the clocks synchronized to chime simultaneously. Beautiful! If you are looking to plow through piles of junk, this isn't your place. If you are looking for really great antiques at reasonable prices, go here! Some prices may seem high, but if you are knowledgeable about the pieces, you will find their prices to be fair. The guys that own the place are very knowledgeable, and fun to work with. We came away with several great items today. Very happy with our finds!

I don't know else to but WOW. This place is a must must see…read more Your typical antique shop is dank, musty and dusty with things sort of scattered about in a seemingly random pattern of mostly generic stuff you've seen a dozen times. The Alton Antique Center is the antithesis of this! Its fun and bright as soon as you hit the doors. It smells fabulous inside and is like walking through a luxurious museum of the most amazing things from around the world. I was literally taken aback by how gorgeous it is inside. Their inventory is so far off the beaten path that even if you aren't in the market to buy antiques you should stop in and see the beautiful treasures they have brought together. The do have some new items as well, again things I've never seen like fake crabs and fish!! The owners are super nice and friendly as well.

A little place tucked in between the dollar store and Honey baked ham. I've been coming here for…read moreyears. I never find a lot of stuff, but every once in a while I will stumble upon a treasure. This place has the little booths; one for each seller. The lady behind the counter is always friendly and makes you feel welcome. To me, it's mostly garage sell stuff, but it's a fun place to just look around if you have some time. You never know what you may find. The hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 to 8:00 and Sunday 10 to 5. Over 50 vendors.

Such a cute little place tucked away by the dollar store. They rent separate booths to each vendor,…read moreso everything is different no matter where you are looking! Every time you stop by, you're always going to find something new and exciting! If you love vintage and antiques, I highly suggesting sipping in here for a look!

We love love LOVE exploring both buildings of Treasure Aisles Antique Mall! Great location right in…read morethe heart of Maplewood on Big Bend Blvd with a large parking lot right in the middle of their two shops. Loads of booths to explore in each site and if you need a restroom that is in the smaller building ;) Always something to find even when you aren't looking and yes some things are priced rather high, but that's what makes finding a gem for a steal even better! The staff working upfront are friendly and know the place really well so if you are looking for something specific they can help and aren't rude about it which is great!

I love love both these vintage malls next to each other. Great prices, so many different styles of…read moreitems. They are consistently changing/adding new things to buy. If I'm looking to get out and thrift but not break the bank, these spots are it!

This was a great shop! Don't let the outside fool you - there's good stuff in this one! We had a…read moregreat afternoon in this store!

Amazing store. Abundant selection of things to buy in every corner of the building. Well worth a…read morelong walk through. Value is understood as everything is price labeled. Jennifer assisted me when I paid for my wooden family wall art yesterday.

Nice shop and lots and lots to look at. Some of the pricing on stuff was high but that always…read morehappens in this kind of place. Each booth set their own prices. Joe might think his vintage tater masher is worth 30$ when Mabel knows hers will sell at 10$ and I bought Mabel's. Actually didn't buy a tater masher but did get a cast iron stand for a cast iron iron. Very friendly and told us about other antique places close by.

Watched two old guys by the counter staring at little girls behinds as the girls walked away from…read morethem. Not sure if they worked there or not, but they never took their eyes from several young girls. Maybe they were looking at flies flying around from the filthy store. Either way, this place screams "creeps are welcome here"

Great place to stop with plenty to see . . . giants, quirky atmosphere, large gift shop, ice cream,…read moresnacks and welcoming staff. If traveling Route 66 as we were be sure to get your stamp.

Awesome place. Tons of everything you will ever need. Love this place and will be back.read more

Consign and Design is amazing, from the owner Bernie to her items I can't say how much I love this…read morestore. I went in about little over a year ago, immediately Bernie made me feel like family. She helped me find items I was needing and put a few items on consignment for me. The only thing I recommend don't plan on spending 15 mins in here, plan on being there for 30-45 mins since she always has new items. She has everything you are looking for from wall decor to dressers. I highly recommend taking the trip to Mascoutah to check out the store. She also does interior design for a great price.