Antiques markets worth visiting this summer

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5 Michigan antiques, flea markets worth visiting

There's always a unique item lurking at an antiques or flea market, and summer is the perfect time to go looking for one.

Metro Detroit's antiques markets have a vast range of wares, and some of them have dates into the early fall. Georgea Kovanis has some tips on how to approach them — importantly, something needs to be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Not everything will fit that description, but you'll find plenty of vintage items while browsing.

Here are five antiques spots worth visiting this summer — and one bonus road trip.

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Diamy Wang is an audience engagement intern with the Detroit Free Press. She's new to Detroit and welcomes suggestions on things to do and eat. Message her at dwang@freepress.com .

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