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I volunteered here in the early 2000s and this area is as charming now as it was then.
So many stores! We had a great time exploring all the shops with antiques, vintage clothing, artwork and unique gifts.
After about 8 years, I went back to Antique Row in Kensington while waiting for my car, having its annual oil filter change, a tune-up, and the brakes repaired and flushed at Quality Discount Tire and Auto on the industrial side of Howard Ave. There's still the usual antique fare, and I was very glad to see that two of my favorite, non-antique shops survived the pandemic -- artist Shara's shop (her cool, large and small wire and/or yarn sculptures are just outside the entrance to a small inside mall of different shops...hers is the first on the left) with her affordable abstract pallet knife figure paintings, jewelry, mixed media pieces, wire mesh sculpture and other lamp shades, painted glass light fixtures, etc.; and a home accessories shop a bit down the road. There's also another non-antique shop with women's clothing and accessories a little past those two shops along the street where I was also successful in purchasing a few items. And, I also browsed and bought a set of new red chopsticks and a delicate chopstick rest at an oriental art boutique across and down from Shara's shop...some beautiful lithographs, paintings, wood carvings, pottery, and other pieces from Japan and some other countries as well. And then there's the quaint gourmet-ish deli shop and market Karlee's with outdoor seating under a long white wood awning with hanging faux flowers and tiny flashing lights that twinkle along with contemporary but some years old soft rock and pop music. There's also outside heaters which were temporarily used during that recent early-afternoon chill. I had the pastrami with pickle chips and tasty dressing on ciabatta bread sandwich, which was delicious. Antique Row is a great little gem to enjoy for a few hours by yourself or with out-of-town guests who like antiques, artsy shops, women's clothing and accessories, and artisanal casual dining. Definitely worth a visit.
Very enjoyable browsing. Interesting items and people. Take time to converse with the sellers, they just know so much about the items.
Living in the DC suburbs I've been going to Antique Row for 25 years, however sporadically because I'm embarrassed to say I often forget it is there. Every time I do remember to go I wonder why I don't make it more of a habit. It has just about everything collectible, even though the prices can be more than pedestrian. It's changed a bit over the years, and has gone from traditional old stuff more to mod and vintage. One of my favorite haunts is Georgina’s G&G Antiques at 3776 Howard Ave, who has cases and counters full of interesting smalls (I relish the old political buttons). I usually go on the weekend, when there is shady and free parking across the street at the train station.
Love shopping around Antique row! You never know what you will find! All the stores and vendors are always helpful and pleasant!
A great Saturday stroll with unique finds!! A bit expensive but the shops were so fun! The French Bookstore and MD made gifts were my favorite!!
We visited the Deli in a beautiful sunny afternoon. Great place to sit and chat.
We Took early morning walk yesterday and felt really relaxed and energized… … we definitely going to come back and try some of local restaurants… 😅 There is a train station for daily commute to DC. This must be a great neighborhood to live in. How wonderful that Kensington is able to preserve the old town feel, unlike some outside DC neighborhoods, overdeveloped with monster houses.
Love this antique stores. There are a lot small stores inside. There are a lot of interesting stuff and nice furniture
Super rude man at this store. Not sure if he owned this place but I asked him to see a thing in the glass case and he said, “No, I’m busy right now” and rolled his eyes. He then asked an elderly woman to help me and because he had to move out of her way behind the counter, he huffed and made a big deal about being interrupted with everything he was doing. It looked like he was fixing a gold chain. I guess business is so good here. I wanted two pieces here but because of the service I left.
Parking is free and easily accessible off Metropolitan Avenue. Great place to walk around and shop for all things vintage. Very eclectic mix of shops and places to grab a bite to eat. If you enjoy watching trains come and go - this place is definitely for you! There is a farmer`s market here and lots of cool events!