Antique shopping is one of our favorite pastimes here in Texas. There’s no feeling quite like the thrill of finally coming across a gem after hours of pilfering through useless junk. Baird is a tiny blip on the map that most people have never even heard of, but its incredibly high concentration of specialty stores beg to be visited. Countless hidden treasures are harbored within the confines of this tiny town, waiting to be discovered and added to your collection.
Home to less than 1,500 people, this charming little town is criminally overlooked. Baird’s historic downtown district is teeming with restored turn-of-the-century buildings, making visitors feel like they’ve stepped through a portal to the late 1800s.
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It’s named after Matthew Baird, the owner and director of the Texas & Pacific Railway. Locomotive references can be found all over town, and the old depot now doubles as a visitor center and transportation museum.
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Perhaps the only people who intentionally visit this rural community are antique lovers. Twelve shops line Market Street, beckoning passerby to come inside and get lost amidst all the unique finds.
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This is Plaza Corner, a two-story treasure trove specializing in resale items. Farm tools are mounted on several walls, and retro shag carpet lines the upstairs floor.
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Fine china and many kitchen items fill up several shelves. It’s hard to find high quality, handcrafted dishes with intricate designs in regular stores these days.
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The Old Shoppe definitely lives up to its name. Everything looks a bit dusty and like it’s been sitting there a while, but that only adds to the charm.
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A large selection of glass and porcelain items in addition to collectibles and women’s clothing make up the merchandise. Who knows what diamonds in the rough you’ll stumble upon?
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Needful Things is a chaotic mix of everything under the son. There’s no rhyme or reason to the haphazard organization, but it certainly makes every visit a true treasure hunt.
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An entire room of Christmas junk is undoubtedly this shop’s claim-to-fame. With only four weeks until the big day, there’s no better place to find some last-minute bargains.
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Hardly a blip on the map, most people have never even heard of Baird. This tiny town is the epitome of unassuming, harboring countless hidden gem antiques that have yet to be discovered.
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Have you ever visited Baird? What’s your favorite small-town in Texas for antique shopping?
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