Kensington Antique Row

An absolutely huge complex of antique stores and other sellers selling a wide variety of different things. There’s a little something for everyone here. Whether you’re looking for furniture, vintage collectibles, glass, classic toys unique phone cases, original art or a pen case that looks like a cut open fish, odds are you will find something here that will at least make you smile. And the people here are so nice. Definitely worth checking out.

Great place to spend an afternoon. Lots of shops with a good variety and nice restaurant. Easy to navigate. Staff members in all the shops we visited were welcoming and friendly. Like anywhere, some prices seemed high and some seemed very reasonable.

Literally such a perfect antique plaza! There’s plenty of free parking (street and lot) and numerous antique stores (furniture-centric; clothing-centric; trinket-centric) to walk around to and even book stores! There is also a thrift store at the outskirt of antique row and plenty of outdoor seating as well as a few bakeries/cafes. This is a perfect outdoor “mall” for all things antiques! I would highly recommend if you’re in the area

Tons of little antique shops with lots of treasures, reasonably priced.

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.

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.

A perfect day trip! Such a fun place to explore and spend the day.

Love shopping around Antique row! You never know what you will find! All the stores and vendors are always helpful and pleasant!