No matter what your definition of treasure may be, Fort Wayne, Indiana has many places in which to explore and hunt for unique finds.
I have a hard time getting into the spirit of shopping sometimes, but here are some places that offer not only goods to purchase but an uncommon shopping experience. I acknowledge that with treasure hunts that the hunt is part of the fun, so this is a list to get you started.
Unique Treasures in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Paradigm Gallery
Many of Fort Wayne's boutiques feature beautiful art and gifts, but at the Paradigm Gallery, you can find unique gifts, jewelry, art, and souvenirs made by 75 local, regional, and national artists.
The Rink Vintage and Antiques
An antique mall like no other. the Rink occupies the space of the Fort Wayne Roller Dome South at 4540 Bluffton Road, near Foster Park and Pawster Park. While the wheels may be gone, there are still plenty of deals. Dozens of vendor booths play host to a wide variety of unique finds, seven days a week. Also visit their sister antique mall, Vintage Treasures at 625 W Coliseum Blvd.
The Hedge
Unique handmade goods by local artist Julie Wall. While the studio location is closed to the public, you can find Hedge products at The Rink and local Farmers Markets.
Hyde Brothers Booksellers
Hyde Brother's Bookstore is one of my favorite treasure hunting places for a new book. It’s an old-school bookstore complete with floor to ceiling bookcases and rolling library ladders. If you are like me and wanted to live in a library when you were little, you must make a stop here.
You might need a treasure map to find your way through the more than 150,000 titles! A treasure of Fort Wayne, Hyde’s is a wonderful place to explore and get lost both in the store and in a good book. It’s no wonder that it has been voted “Best Bookstore” by Fort Wayne Newspapers and FortWayne.com’s “Reader’s Choice Best Of” list.
Orchard Gallery
Orchard Gallery is a brightly lit space, filled with color and a variety of art pieces. There's jewelry, ceramics, paintings, woodwork, glass and much more.
The front part of the gallery holds the work of the featured artist of the month, which means inventory is constantly changing. The rest of the gallery holds pieces year round from local artists such as Kim Rorick and Kristy Jo Beber.
Creative Women of the World
A boutique with a cause, this store stocks goods created by women in developing countries.
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