If you're into second-hand shopping, there's no end of brilliant flea markets around the USA. America is home to some renowned pre-loved shopping events, from the iconic Rose Bowl in California to the quirky antiques sold at the massive Brimfield Show in Massachusetts. If your idea of a great Sunday is waking up early to delve deep for your next one of a kind bargain, grab a coffee and head over to one of these fantastic events.
Rose Bowl Flea Market (photo)
It's here that you should pick if you're hoping for a celebrity sighting or two while you rummage. Held every second Sunday of the month at Rose Bowl Stadium, this Californian second hand extravaganza houses a sprawling selection of antiques and vintage. There are more than 2, 500 booths here, and you'll find amazing antique furniture to deck out your home, and classic vintage clothing and accessories from the 1920s to the 1990s. Oh and bring your camera - just in case you see one of Hollywood's famous residents shopping alongside you.
Brooklyn Flea
A newbie to the interstate flea market scene, Brooklyn Flea was launched in 2008, and since then has grown to fill multi-locations around the borough. From April to October, head over to flagship site Fort Greene every Saturday, and on Sundays the market is held at DUMBO. During the winter months the market changes location to Skylight One Hanson, and a visit here will give you a chance to rummage through vintage clothing and furniture, as well as ample amounts of awesome street food.
Brimfield Antique Show and Flea Market
The tiny Massachusetts town of Brimfield is the home of the biggest flea market in America, stretching across an entire mile. More than 5, 000 dealers attend the summer shows, which take place three times per year, in May, July and September. It's been running for over 50 years, and sells everything - vintage, design, antiques and collectibles. You'll be sure to find some bargains at this mega event.
First Monday Trade Days
Also known as the Canton Flea Market, First Monday Trade Days is a historic Texan second-hand fair that's taken place on the same site for more than 150 years. Originally set up to sell horses and livestock, it's come a long way since then, and now sells every kind of pre-loved item under the sun. Still befitting its name, the flea market opens for the weekend before the first Monday of every month. Come to explore more than 28 miles of quirky vintage and antique goods - and it's an easy drive from Dallas too, meaning you should definitely make a visit.
Randolph Street Market
Every weekend, downtown Chicago becomes home to a second-hand shopping blowout. Randolph Street Market includes a flea market, craft fair and antique show all in one epic event. Come to find stylish wares, as well as tasty street food and live music. If you're after a quirky way to travel there, why not board the free historic street trolley there? It leaves from the Water Tower Pumping Station every hour.
Fremont Sunday Street Market
The pretty centre of Seattle hosts a fantastic street market every weekend. Drop by on Sunday afternoon, where you can explore stalls from 180 different vendors who set up shop along the Salmon Bay Ship Canal. If you're happy to rummage for a bargain, head over to 34th Street, where an innocuous garage hides a secret array of vintage wares; from old band t-shirts and vinyl to cowboy boots and retro film posters. If you're after a place to enjoy the view and take a breather, get a drink at the Red Door pub and enjoy their sunny patio.
Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer and autumn months, the tiny town of Shipshewana in rural Indiana hosts the largest flea market in the Midwest. Known for having the third largest Amish population in America, you can find lots of handmade goods for sale from Amish farmers who live and work nearby. There are 900 different stalls altogether, and you can find a wide selection of pre-loved goods like antiques and glassware for sale. Don't miss the infamous Auction Restaurant, housed at the market since 1950 – take the opportunity to purchase one of their legendary blueberry pies to take home with you.