The best antique, thrift & vintage shops in Groton

Heidi’s brings together antiques, art, estate jewelry, contemporary home accessories, and women’s clothing, all thoughtfully curated by longtime designer and antique expert Heidi Stevens.

From the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region newsletter, October 26, 2026

Jonnycake Center of Westerly is where you can score budget-friendly clothing and household goods, then feel extra good about it. They also run a Food Pantry, Power Pack weekend meals for kids, and provide emergency financial assistance, so every great find feels part of something bigger.

From the Westerly newsletter, October 15, 2026

Blue Mitten Thrift Shop is Westerly’s oldest independent non-profit thrift shop, and 100% of what you spend supports the Chorus of Westerly’s programs, concerts, and children’s activities.

From the Westerly newsletter, October 28, 2026

Tumbleweeds pairs its vintage-clothing roots with a record-shop collection spanning used and new vinyl, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, and music merch. It’s a good spot to browse for a piece of clothing with a past, or to let one record turn a quick stop into a crate-digging session.

Granary Antiques pairs heirloom furniture and antique decor with elegant restoration, making it a lovely spot to find a piece with history or help preserve one you already own. Stop by the showroom in Stonington for a browse that may turn into a new appreciation for your furniture.

From the Groton newsletter, October 30, 2026

Mystic Womans Club Thrift Shop is the kind of place you pop in for one mug and leave with a great sweater, a quirky frame, and a story. Run by a local 501(c)(3) active since 1968, shopping here supports a club known for community projects and scholarships.

From the Groton newsletter, October 10, 2026

If you live in Groton and appreciate a good treasure hunt, Serendipthrifty, LLC delivers well-kept secondhand clothing that feels fresh without the retail regret. Expect smart finds, from casual staples to statement pieces, and the satisfaction of shopping local while keeping perfectly good threads in circulation.

From the New London newsletter, October 15, 2026

Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

Skip the big-box same-old and poke around Second Chance Consignments & Treasures for the kind of rotating, budget-friendly scores that make your place feel more you. It’s a true local treasure hunt, perfect for clearing space by consigning or snagging that just-right piece you didn’t know you needed.

From the Norwich newsletter, October 24, 2026

Thrift store stocking designer and brand name clothing, plus shoes and handbags.

If your 1920s foursquare or that forever-almost-finished kitchen needs some real character, Irreplaceable Artifacts rescues doors, mantels, stained glass, vintage plumbing and more, then helps you reuse it smartly, from turning a column capital into a table base to retrofitting period pieces for modern life.

From the Norwich newsletter, October 29, 2026

Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, furniture, housewares & more.

Got a stash of sparkly maybes or an attic time capsule? Hancin's Jewelry & Norwich Antiques is your low-drama way to browse estate jewelry, engagement rings, and antiques, plus they buy gold, silver, coins, and costume jewelry, do house calls, and handle whole house clean outs and estate sales.

From the Norwich newsletter, October 21, 2026

Olde New England Salvage Co. has been rescuing 18th and 19th century bones since 1982, matching beams, flooring, mantels, doors, and serious stone to homeowners and designers, plus dismantling and rebuilding entire antique structures, so your project looks like it’s always been here, not just aged in a weekend.

From the Norwich newsletter, October 17, 2026

Maria's Treasures is a non-profit thrift store where a quick browse turns into unique clothes, well-loved books, and the kind of toys and knick-knacks that spark nostalgia. Budget friendly and genuinely neighborly, it’s a low-key way to refresh your stuff while doing a little good right here around Norwich.

From the Norwich newsletter, October 12, 2026

With 40 years of know-how, Holly Hock Farm Antiques keeps Ledyard locals stocked with characterful estate antiques, from sturdy furniture to framed pictures that don’t feel cookie-cutter. The best part... if you fall for a big piece, they offer local delivery so it actually gets home.

From the Ledyard newsletter, October 16, 2026

Kidsignments is a quality consignment shop stocked with great clothing, toys, and baby gear, all new or gently used and actually cute. Hunt the racks this week, upgrade the playroom, and let the kids dress to impress without the price tag trauma.

From the Norwich newsletter, October 9, 2026

Tova's Vintage Shop in Old Saybrook is the largest, award winning vintage shop in Connecticut, with fine pieces from the late 1800s to the 1970s, from gowns and sweaters to costume and estate jewelry and handbags.

From the Groton newsletter, October 21, 2026