Antique CollectorsAmerican Pickers meets Antiques Roadshow

American Pickers But Make It Bougie

Three days of treasure hunting

Duration
3 days
Budget
$200-500/person
Best Time
spring, fall, summer
Perfect For
Flea market early birds

Dylan's Take

I furnished half my house from the Regeneration Station. The antique tobacco barn turned mall? Chef's kiss.

Your Weekend Schedule

Friday
Day 1

Downtown & Salvage

2:00pm

Regeneration Station

Items $5-500
26 Glendale Ave

Architectural salvage

Insider Tip: Basement has treasures

Saturday
Day 2

Antique Trail

9:00am

Asheville Antiques Mall

All price ranges
43 Rankin Ave

Tobacco barn with 75+ dealers

Insider Tip: Allow 2+ hours

Sunday
Day 3

Flea Markets

8:00am

Smiley's Flea Market

Bargain prices
1240 Brevard Rd, Fletcher

Classic flea market

Insider Tip: Cash is king

Must-Do Experiences

  • Regeneration Station
  • Tobacco barn mall

Insider Tips

  • Cash gets better deals

Where to Stay

Downtown

Central to shops

Getting Around

  • Car essential

Photo Ops

  • 📸 Tobacco barn interior

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