If you are the type who could spend your whole Saturday wandering through a warehouse full of any kind of antique you can imagine, then you must make a trip to the Sleepy Poet this weekend. With two locations around Charlotte, the Sleepy Poet has been voted “Best Antiques in Charlotte” by Charlotte Magazine since 2011. It’s main location on South Blvd. offers visitors 55,000-square-feet of antiques, vintage items, and unique home decor. This shop is so big, you can literally get lost in its depths when walking through, so be sure to allow a lot of time and wear your walking shoes.
The Sleepy Poet has been helping Charlotteans collect antiques since 1998.
Cheryl H./TripAdvisor Its locations in Charlotte and Gastonia have become must-see attractions for antique lovers visiting the city.
Walking paths are marked with blue painter’s tape and wind through thousands of displays of antiques, memorabilia, art, and more.
Cheryl H./TripAdvisor It’s easy to get lost in this massive antique playground, just look for the directional signs posted throughout to find your way back to the entrance.
You’ll see many gorgeous pieces of antique and refinished furniture.
May J./Yelp.com And can find awesome home decor to pull the whole look together.
Whether your style is shabby chic, traditional, or modern, you’ll be sure to find something that fits your home.
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall - Charlotte/Facebook And it will be priced at a great bargain too!
There are often food trucks in the parking lot.
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall - Charlotte/Facebook In case all the shopping makes you hungry.
And if your pup likes antiquing too, she is more then welcome to join!
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall - Charlotte Dogs must be leashed, but are allowed to walk with you throughout the Mall.
You’ll find vintage items that you have never imaged.
Pa. F/Yelp.com And items that make awesome DIY or refurbishing projects.
This is a great place to look if you are a collector.
S.A./Yelp.com Items like vintage cameras, typewriters, telephones, and coins are spread throughout the Mall.
You’ll find tons of sports memorabilia, no matter the sport or the team.
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall - Charlotte/Facebook Antique magazines, lighted bar signs, team clothing and signs, and even autographed sports gear can be found at the Sleepy Poet if you look hard enough.
When it’s time to buy that that tacky Christmas sweater, the Sleepy Poet is your go-to destination.
Messer K./Yelp.com They carry a huge variety of Christmas sweaters that will beat any other price out there.
You’ll probably leave with more than you bargained for when you head home from the Sleepy Poet.
Cheryl H./TripAdvisor But we guarantee you will have had a great time strolling through this antique palace.
Have you been to the Sleepy Poet? Tell us what great finds you came home with in the comments.
Cheryl H./TripAdvisor
Its locations in Charlotte and Gastonia have become must-see attractions for antique lovers visiting the city.
It’s easy to get lost in this massive antique playground, just look for the directional signs posted throughout to find your way back to the entrance.
May J./Yelp.com
And can find awesome home decor to pull the whole look together.
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall - Charlotte/Facebook
And it will be priced at a great bargain too!
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall - Charlotte/Facebook
In case all the shopping makes you hungry.
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall - Charlotte
Dogs must be leashed, but are allowed to walk with you throughout the Mall.
Pa. F/Yelp.com
And items that make awesome DIY or refurbishing projects.
S.A./Yelp.com
Items like vintage cameras, typewriters, telephones, and coins are spread throughout the Mall.
Antique magazines, lighted bar signs, team clothing and signs, and even autographed sports gear can be found at the Sleepy Poet if you look hard enough.
Messer K./Yelp.com
They carry a huge variety of Christmas sweaters that will beat any other price out there.
But we guarantee you will have had a great time strolling through this antique palace.
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