The Largest Flea Market in Connecticut is a Must Visit

There's nothing better than spending a day hunting for a bargain, picking up locally crafted items, and rummaging for hidden treasures.

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Elephant's Trunk Flea Market is one of the largest markets in Connecticut and all of New England. Located in the town of New Milford, Elephant's Trunk is just a short drive away from Massachusetts and New York. The market draws thousands of visitors a year who come to discover everything from antiques and collectibles to fresh food.

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Much more than just your average flea market, Elephant's Trunk features an expansive field of unique vendors selling items you can't find anywhere else. The market also offers a farmers market, plenty of food, and super clean facilities.

Elephant's Trunk Flea got its start nearly 50 years ago in 1976. Today it is often regarded as a landmark shopping destination. You can buy virtually anything at Elephant's Trunk. From antiques, collectibles, glassware, clothes, housewares, tools, baked goods, toys, jewelry, linens, and lots more, the inventory at Elephant's Trunk is constantly changing so there's always something new to explore here.

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Even if you don't plan on buying much, a trip to this flea market is sure to bring you back in time as you marvel over all of these well-preserved relics from the past.

Elephant's Trunk Flea is open from April until December on Sundays from 7 am until 2 pm. To enter the flea market early, admission costs $20. To enter the market between the hours of 7 am and 8 am, admission will cost $10. To enter anytime after 8 am, admission costs just $3.

To learn more about this flea market be sure to visit their official site here.

Address: 490 Danbury Rd, New Milford, CT 06776.