Central Wisconsin is filled with antique dealers and little shops almost around every corner.  It’s no surprise that antiquing has become a bit of a tourism attraction of it’s own accord.  Driving around the areas small communities, browsing the shops for treasures, and stopping off at a local diner for lunch is not only a great way to spend the day, but a great way to see the “real” Wisconsin as well. Often times antique shops simply don’t have the sort of budgets needed to advertise in all the big tourism guides out there and can be hard to find.  Our goal here is to give you a place to start.

*Since many shops are “off the beaten path” so to speak, each shop listed below has been explored by us or someone we know personally and will only be listed if we feel it’s worth the drive.  If you would like  to recommend a shop or even your shop for listing here just zip us out an email with location and directions to thejournal@skilletcreekmedia.com.

Baraboo

Oak Street Antiques
608-355-1301
– Beautiful variety, great location on the square in Downtown Baraboo
530 Oak St.
Baraboo, WI. 53913

Pardeeville

Pardeeville is about an hour drive from Madison & 45 minutes from Baraboo.  With a few shops to visit, a nice park and least one small diner it’s certainly worth the drive for people looking to browse and explore.

The Big Chicken
- interesting collection, hand selected by the owners
608-429-2444
North Main Street
Pardeeville, WI 53954

The Pardeeville Antique Mall
- Large selection. Everything from the interesting to the very rare. County charm to WWII collectibles.
608-429- 9393
Industrial Drive
Pardeeville, WI 53954