I went thrifting in Alabama on my recent vacation and hit three different thrift shops which, I hope, are a good representation of what it is like to shop second hand in this pretty Southern state!
Thrifting in Alabama at The Discovery Market Place and Thrift
On my recent road trip to a summer cabin in Alabama, I stopped in Baton Rouge for some thrifting en route, but was anxious to explore thrifting in Alabama itself. As luck fate would have it, the second day we were there, my husband had to go into town to go to urgent care for a sting ray sting flare up, and while he was receiving medical attention, the kids and I went thrifting at Discovery Market Place and Thrift Store!
Despite the inconspicuous exterior, the Discovery Thrift Store was HUGE and had all the usual fair – toys, furniture, housewares, clothing…
By the time we finished shopping at the Discovery Market Place and Thrift Store and my hubby called for me to come pick him up, it was POURING rain! A kind volunteer escorted us to the van with an umbrella and saved the day! Great thrift scores, great service, and a great mission like most little thrift stores!
Thrifting in Alabama at Emmy’s Thrift Shop
We stopped for lunch then hit two more thrift shops on what turned out to be the only rainy day of our trip. Next stop was Emmy’s Thrift Shop.
I love little thrift shops like Emmy’s! You just never know what you will find!
Thrifting in Alabama at Goodwill
The next and last stop of my Alabama vacation was Goodwill. Turns out it was a Goodwill Easter Seals location but for my purposes, it was like any other Goodwill with plenty to browse and a great mission to support. However, by this time, the weather had cleared and my family was itching to return to our cabin and fish in the bay so I tried to be quick and didn’t get many photos.
I did not end up buying anything at Goodwill, more due to lack of time than lack of potential. It was a great store, well organized with lots of stock. I wish I had more time and will go back if ever I’m in the area again.
NOW then, if y’all happen to know of any other must-stops for thrifting in Alabama, please say so in the comments! If people land here looking for where to thrift, we want them to have lots of options! Thrifting on vacation is great fun! My summer vacation is almost over and I don’t plan on anymore travel for the foreseeable future, but I will look back on my thrifting in Alabama with fondness and hope I can go again!
xoxo Nicole
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That is AWESOME to hear! Thank you for letting me know! I found the same thing and was glad to find something easy and tasty that wasn’t just BBQ sauce. Thanks for following along and for commenting!
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We made your Alabama pulled pork yesterday – it is a winner. You don’t need bbq sauce, it is that good.
Love your shopping adventures.
That is AWESOME to hear! Thank you for letting me know! I found the same thing and was glad to find something easy and tasty that wasn’t just BBQ sauce. Thanks for following along and for commenting!
I here this place is fun to explore in Alabama: https://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/. I hope you go one day and blog about it!
I have wanted to go there – hopefully will be able to one day!! And when I do, I will DEFINITELY blog about it!
What an awesome Coach bag! Great find. In fact everything in there had a cool vineri, judging from your pics.
Yes! It was so much fun! I love exploring little thrift shops! Thanks for the comment – vineri and all! LOL
Cool “vibe” lol…what does autocorrect mean by “vineri.”