I was excited about checking this establishment especially since my wife referred it to me on her…read morerecent adventure here. I actually had a great time here! This store had so many great hidden gems that you can check out. It's a well organized store that the average antique enthusiast can spend hours at. It's two floors too! What ruined my experience was that the lady at the front desk grew irate at me and my wife saying that we were driving her crazy because we were the only people at the store and she wanted to close the store down early I assume because the store closes in 15 minutes. The lady then gave my wife an attitude because she was trying to make a purchase and the card reader wasn't working. I pulled out some cash and tried to be as friendly as possible. I will not come back here again! Be courteous I only gave 2 stars instead of 1.

Moved to Wilmington several years ago, and Milltown is probably the largest antique store in the…read moreWilmington proper. It must have 20k sqft floor space if not bigger. I enjoy casually browsing thru the two floors with zero sales pressures. Very quiet with only a dozen or so shoppers most of the time. If you are a nostalgia buff, making a route 66 mini tour or grand tour, this is a must stop. Can spend half hour to couple hours, depending on your antique curiosities!

Displays are Truly Good, LOTS of GOOD Vintage items! The owner is personable, and truly LOVES what…read moreshe is doing. The prices are reasonable, and I was able to ADD to my 'plate collection. I am hoping to Travel to Wilmington again before the Snow Flies! & Shop!

Multiple storefronts and lots of different types of items to choose from. May take several visits…read moreto see everything.

Charles is amazing! The merchandise is breathtaking! I remember when he had a multi drawer cabinet…read morewith old postcards. I could just sit there all day reading them. The older furniture is just as incredible. I will always recommend his stores!

Paraphernalia is a gem. I use the word in the most literal sense, because if you walk toward the…read moreback of the shop you'll find some of the most beautiful jewelry in Will County. There's aquamarine and opal earrings, peridot and garnet bracelets, diamond and pearl necklaces, emerald and ruby bands...you'll be in awe by the selection inside the long glass cases. I began going as a kid, tagging along with my dad when he would buy my mom piece of jewelry for a special occasion. I loved accompanying him and having a say in what he should get her. The last few years I've gone on my own, spending many hours trying on diamond engagement rings and wedding sets. Sue, the owner, has always been gracious (and patient) in letting me wear and admire ring after ring. Some of her rings have a good story behind them, and I always enjoy hearing where certain pieces came from, their style, etc. (Fun fact: her oldest ring is over 200 years old!) Last December, I FINALLY bought a ring from Paraphernalia, which I like to refer to as my "back up engagement ring". The antique engagement ring--dating back to the 1890s--has a row of five stones of mine-cut diamonds and alternating sapphires. It's simple, it's elegant, and--most importantly--it's from an antique from a shop I cherish. For those of you looking for a piece of jewelry, I encourage you to pay a visit to Paraphernalia before walking into any other jewelry store. Once you see all that glistens and sparkles inside Sue's glass cases, you're going to want to stay awhile and try on all of them.