Don’t Pack A Full Suitcase
There's nothing better than going on a trip and coming back with almost a full new wardrobe. The allure of spending your hard-earned money on physical objects from the places you visited is intense, and many of us are victims of this ideology. If you like to shop and you love driving around in the car, you should check out some of these spots during your next road trip.
1. Le Point Value Thrift Shop
Le Point Value is a small franchise with several locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The store is known for having a wide selection of pre-loved goods, including clothing for any family member. It’s also known to have a good selection of household items.
2. The Goodwill Boutique
Located in Tustin, California, the Goodwill Boutique store is only 20 miles away from Disneyland. It operates under the Goodwill umbrella, but has more of a classic store feel than your classic Goodwill. It has a curated selection of designer clothing, along with furniture, toys, linens, and more.
3. Bad Madge & Company
This San Diego-based store prides itself on having an eclectic collection of vintage pieces. It supports local artists and buys most of their items from estate and garage sales and flea markets. Their main drive is to keep more items from heading to the landfill.
4. BLK MKT Vintage
Created by Jannah and Kiyanna Handy, BLK MKT Vintage is a curated thrift experience that focuses on Black culture and lived experiences. The store is located in Brooklyn, NY, and is home to vintage books, vinyls, clothing, art, housewares, and other home goods.
5. Angel View Resale Store
Angel View is a nonprofit organization that works to help children and adults with disabilities through residential care, day programs, and an outreach program. The mission was founded in 1954, and now has several stores in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
6. Richard’s Fabulous Finds
Located in Chicago, Richard’s Fabulous Finds is a wonderful spot specializing in vintage tailored menswear. They have a curated selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories, and also have a selection of decor in nautical, equestrian, and Americana aesthetics.
7. Valhalla Resale
Located in Tampa, Florida, Valhalla is a membership-based thrift store that allows members to borrow clothing with unlimited exchanges. The base membership plan is $49 per month, but if you’re not a Florida resident, don’t worry. All of their sustainable clothing is also available for sale.
8. Unity Home Thrift
Unity Home Thrift is another nonprofit thrift store with a focus on domestic violence support. Located in Yucca Valley, California, the thrift store offers basic hygiene kits for victims of domestic violence, while the nonprofit itself also has emergency shelters, programs, and even offers assistance with temporary restraining orders.
9. Oddballs Nifty Thrift
Located in Oakland Park, Florida, Oddballs has a selection of thrift, vintage, and consignment items. Aside from their clothing and shoe collections, they also have a large selection of outdoor decor, funky trinkets, furniture pieces, and even sports memorabilia.
10. Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store
Located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the Boys & Girls Club has over 55 thousand items in its warehouse, thanks to its participation in truckload sales from major retailers. The store is 70 thousand square feet, and has a huge selection of clothes, home decor, furniture, and even food.
11. My Flaming Heart
Located in Houston, Texas, My Flaming Heart is all about the vintage. Their curated selection features handmade and estate jewelry, pinup-style clothing, folk art, crystals, and vintage cowboy boots.
12. Avondale Antiques
Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Avondale Antiques is owned by Fred and Judy Dyess. It focuses mostly on home decor, with a great mix of retro and modern furniture, glassware, barware, lamps, clocks, and other decorative items.
13. Teal Flamingo
Located in Portland, Oregon, Teal Flampingo is not only a thrift store, but it's also a hair salon. It offers affordable clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, toys, books, and other items. The best part is, you can get your shopping done and a nice blowout to boot.
14. Genesis Benefit Thrift Store
Located in Dallas, Texas, Benefit Thrift Store supports the work being done by the Genesis Women’s Shelter. They have clothes for men, women, and children, as well as home decor. The non-profit has several services available, from a 24-hour helpline to legal services to an emergency shelter.
15. Glam Factory Vintage
This Las Vegas thrift store is a highly curated spot for any vintage-lovers visiting Nevada. They have a plethora of western wear, boho style, psychedelic prints, and other styles that span decades.
16. Providence Thrift Store
Providence Thrift Store is a small franchise that spans across Georgia and Tennessee. All of the thrift store’s proceeds support several local community programs. Including but not limited to: Women & Children’s Homeless Shelter, Men’s Homeless Shelter, Hot Meals, Addiction Recovery, and more.
17. Harbors Vintage Waikiki
Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, Harbors Vintage is the only vintage store within the neighborhood of Waikiki. The store has its own brand of clothes, a selection of vintage clothing, and plenty of streetwear options for folks to choose from.
18. Thrift Land
Thrift Land is located in Austin, Texas, and labels itself as a family thrift center. The company has four locations, with two located in Boston, Massachusetts, and Fort Myers, Florida. The store has just about everything you could look for when it comes to clothing and home decor, and also features a large electronics department.
19. Century Girl
This New Orleans thrift store is a higher-end spot for those with more expensive tastes. They have a selection of jewelry, bridal accessories, vintage runway staples, and other perfect quality garments from around the world.
20. Dolly’s Vintage
Located in North Carolina, Dolly’s Vintage is a hot spot for brightly colored, fully patterned, and absolutely adorable clothes. Alongside their vintage clothes, they have a huge selection of socks, gloves, scarves, and even showcase items made by local artists.
