The New York Times has just run an article on shopping for antiques in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas. The article gives a lot of information on a large number of antiquing destinations. It also gives some suggestions for restaurants and hotels if you decide that a trip to the area is worth your while.
In Buckhead, a trendy neighborhood close to downtown, look for Bennett Street and its “upscale antique shops and art galleries.” A large store called the Stalls has 60 dealers, and right now there’s a 19th century French walnut buffet in there somewhere going for $4,500.
Want even more variety? How about 2,400 antique booths on the second weekend of each month. You’ll find them at the Atlanta Expos Centers near the airport.
Let’s see, what else? Traveling east of town you can find antiques in the tiny town of Rutledge. Then keep going to Madison, a town frozen in time, full of restored antebellum homes. This sounds like a good place to hunt for Victorian furniture. Check into Antiques on the Square. They’ve got an American walnut armoire, Renaissance Revival, circa 1870 for $1,795.
Have a look at the article here. There’s a whole lot more, and it’s an entertaining read even if you can’t make it to Atlanta.