Waxahachie calls itself the Gingerbread City for its Victorian trim, and the same spirit fills its shops: old storefronts stacked with oak dressers, cast iron, vinyl, crystal, and racks of real vintage clothing.
At a glance
- Where
- Downtown Waxahachie, about 8 minutes from the tiny home, plus Midlothian and Ennis, about 20
- Biggest stops
- With Willing Hands Antiques (three floors) and Red Barn Flea Market
- Best day
- Saturday; many small shops close Monday and some close Tuesday
- Only here
- Architectural salvage from old Texas homes, a block off the square
- Big weekends
- Antique Alley Texas in April and September, and Vintage Market Days
Hours and ratings from Google listings, checked October 3, 2026. Antique and vintage shops are rated 4.3 stars or higher; thrift stores show their ratings. Everything is within a 25-minute drive.
Downtown Waxahachie: antiques around the square
Everything here is a short walk from the courthouse. Park once and work your way around.
Antique malls and shops
With Willing Hands Antiques
307 S. Rogers St.
Three floors and 60+ vendors of antiques, vintage, handmade goods, books, and crystals, with LaDon's Re-Creations' furniture and two vintage clothing shops inside. Open daily, until 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Atelier Antiques
308 S. Rogers St.
Right across the street: art, furniture, crystals, records, vintage clothing, and two rooms of books. Open daily.
Red Barn Flea Market
305 W. Madison St.
A big vendor mall with booths like E320 Treasures, known for painted furniture and home decor. Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 to 6, Sunday 11 to 5.
Gingerbread Antiques
310 S. College St.
Classic antiques, with Black Label Vintage inside. Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.
Farmhouse
308 S. College St.
Antiques and furniture, plus Annie Sloan chalk paint and classes. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salvage, collectibles, and records
Waxahachie Architectural Salvage
106 Monroe St.
Doors, windows, mantels, and hardware rescued from old homes. Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday noon to 4.
Waxahachie Coins & Comics
303 S. Elm St.
Coins, paper money, and comics, with an owner who loves the history behind them. Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 to 6.
Rhythm & Brew
100 N. College St., in the Rogers Hotel
A coffee bar with vinyl records to flip through and live music some nights. Open Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. (8 on Saturday).
Webb Gallery
209 W. Franklin St.
Folk and outsider art, carnival banners, and fraternal lodge art. Call ahead: 214-632-7473.
Books: Paper Leaves, 510 Water St., is a bookstore and plant shop in an old house, and The Wyrd and Wand Archive, 113 N. College St., is a Harry Potter-inspired bookstore with a grand staircase.
Vintage clothing and boutiques
Real vintage
- Old Bones Vintage Finds, on the third floor of With Willing Hands: rare finds, embroidered pieces, shoes, and accessories. Rated 5 stars.
- Futura Vintage, also inside With Willing Hands.
- Black Label Vintage, inside Gingerbread Antiques.
- Atomic Vintage, 212 W. Jefferson St., Suite 3: Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m.
Boutiques on the square
- The Velvet Angel Boutique, 301 S. Rogers St.: clothing and gifts, Monday to Saturday. Rated 4.7.
- The 1408 Boutique, 107 W. Franklin St.: clothes and a well-loved denim selection, including long inseams. Monday to Saturday.
- Copper Rose Boutique, 210 W. Franklin St.: clothing, boots, jewelry, and candles. Tuesday to Saturday.
- Fifteen, 109 N. Rogers St.: clothing and sterling and turquoise jewelry. Tuesday to Saturday.
- Westbound Trading Co., 110 S. Rogers St.: Texas decor, funny signs, and gifts. Open daily.
Midlothian and Ennis (about 20 minutes)
Old downtown Midlothian
Relic + Root
311 E. Avenue G
Three stories of eclectic finds and home decor in a historic building, veteran owned. Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 to 4.
Blue Barn Antiques
313 N. 9th St.
A big selection in a small-town shop. Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NikNik's Boutique
323 E. Avenue F
Affordable boutique clothing and accessories, with new stock every week. Tuesday to Saturday.
Historic downtown Ennis
The Village Shops
113 NW Main St.
A small collection of shops downtown. Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 to 2.
Lolli & Pop's Shops
112 N. Dallas St.
Local vendors with handmade gifts and bags, plus a permanent jewelry artist. Monday to Saturday.
The Rustic Shed To Home
120 N. Dallas St.
An affordable boutique with clothes, shoes, and jewelry. Wednesday to Saturday, with short hours.
Pair Ennis with the bluebonnet trails in April.
Church and charity thrift stores
Most of these support a church, a ministry, or a local charity, so your haul does some good. Stock turns over fast and hours are short, so check before you drive.
In Waxahachie
Love Your Neighbor Thrift
410 W. Madison St., a block off the square
A ministry thrift with clothes, home goods, and fair prices, with proceeds going back into the community. Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Baylor Auxiliary Thrift Store
431 N. College St.
Volunteer-run, with a room for each category: clothes, kitchen, bedding, books, toys, and crafts. Card only, no cash. Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Heart & Home Boutique
100 Amanda Ln., Suite 104
A clean, well-organized charity resale shop with friendly volunteers. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Soul's Harbor Thrift Store
3280 N. Hwy 77
A big ministry thrift that supports men rebuilding their lives, and a favorite of furniture refinishers. Regulars say new truckloads arrive Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 7:30.
About 20 minutes away
NECO's Pennies From Heaven
404 TX-342, Red Oak
Funds North Ellis County Outreach, a faith-based ministry that helps local families with food, clothing, and utilities. Racks are sorted by size, and the day's sale-tag colors are posted by the door. Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10 to 3.
The Outlet Thrift Store
1000 E. Main St., #303, Midlothian
Run by the nonprofit Succeed Forever Community Transformation. Clean, with clothes sorted by size. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Helping Hands of Ennis
604 NE Main St., Ennis
A community charity with a thrift store and a food pantry under one roof. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 to 4.
Jesus Freaks Thrift Store
811 E. Ennis Ave., Suite C, Ennis
Small and packed, mostly clothes plus books and dishes. Shoppers say purchases help feed and serve the homeless. Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
More resale
- The Thrifty Lark, 1204 Ferris Ave., Waxahachie: frequent sales. Tuesday to Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 to 4. Rated 4.1.
- Port Horizon Thrift, 301 N. College St., Suite 110, Waxahachie: small, friendly, and affordable. Hours aren't posted, so call 214-463-5505. Rated 4.6.
- Heaven's Attic, 212 W. Avenue F, Midlothian: a small resale shop with charm. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 to 4. Rated 4.4.
- Just Between Friends, a huge kids' and family consignment sale that pops up at the Waxahachie Civic Center each spring and fall.
Flea markets and pickers' events
Antique Alley Texas
Eight towns, with Waxahachie on the east end
A twice-a-year antiquing trail through Alvarado, Cleburne, Grandview, Joshua, Keene, Maypearl, Venus, and Waxahachie. It starts the third Friday of April and September, so the next one begins Friday, April 16, 2027. Only the Waxahachie stops are within our 25-minute radius; the rest make a big day trip.
Vintage Market Days South Central Texas
Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 W. Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie
A three-day market of hand-picked vintage, antique, and handmade vendors. In 2026 it ran June 19 to 21 and September 18 to 20: Friday early buying $15, Saturday $10, Sunday $5. Watch for the 2027 dates.
Junk in the Trunk
Around the courthouse square
Ellis County vendors set up around the courthouse with everything from handmade goods to pre-owned collectibles. The visitors bureau lists it as quarterly; check its calendar for the next date.
The everyday flea market is the Red Barn, open five days a week downtown.
Estate sales and garage sales
- Estate sales: EstateSales.net listed 16 sales around Waxahachie in early October 2026, run by more than a dozen local companies. Most run on weekends, roughly 9 or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the week you visit.
- Early for the good stuff, late for the deals. The first morning has the best selection, and many companies cut prices on the last day.
- Garage sales: Saturday mornings are prime. Find them on Facebook Marketplace and local buy-and-sell groups, Nextdoor, and Craigslist, then follow the signs.
- Bring cash in small bills. Plenty of sellers don't take cards.
The downtown pickers' circuit
Outside Antique Alley weekends, there's no official pickers' trail downtown, so here's ours. Saturday works best.
- 9 a.m.Coffee on the squareBloom & Pour or Fresh Market Coffee, then park once for the day.
- 10 a.m.The big twoWith Willing Hands, then Atelier Antiques across the street.
- NoonLunch and pieThe Dove's Nest, a block away.
- 1 p.m.Thrift sweepThe Baylor Auxiliary store first, since it closes early, and Port Horizon, both on N. College St. Then Love Your Neighbor on W. Madison St.
- 2:30 p.m.The back streetsRed Barn, Gingerbread Antiques, Farmhouse, and the salvage yard.
- 4:30 p.m.Victorian driveA slow loop past the Gingerbread homes.
- EveningDinner and the porchDinner downtown, then sunset at the tiny home with your finds.
Two days? Spend the second in Midlothian or Ennis. Restaurant picks are in our where to eat guide.
Victorian Waxahachie
The shopping is half the fun. The other half is the town itself.
- The Ellis County Courthouse, built from 1895 to 1897 in pink granite and red sandstone, anchors the square. Look for the carved faces in the stone.
- The Gingerbread homes: Victorian houses dripping with carved trim line the streets around downtown. A slow drive is a free tour.
- The Gingerbread Trail, the first weekend of June, opens some of those homes to visitors.
- The Ellis County Museum, 201 S. College St., is free and fills downtown's oldest building, from 1889.
- The historic Rogers Hotel, on N. College St., now holds John's Place, The Dessert Spot, and a retro arcade downstairs.
More in our 48-hour Waxahachie guide.
Tips for a good haul
- Bring measurements of the wall, the corner, or the doorway at home, and a tape measure.
- Check inside the malls. Several of the best vintage shops are booths inside bigger stores.
- Ask before you leave a big piece. If you need to come back with a truck, ask the shop whether they'll hold it.
- Go early for furniture. The good pieces go first, especially on Saturdays.
Room for your finds
- Room for a truck at your door, and trailers are welcome with prior approval: send us the length and width.
- About 8 minutes from the square, so you can drop off a load and go back for round two.
- Sleeps up to 7, for the whole antiquing crew.
- A covered porch at sunset to show off what you found.
How far is everything?
| From the tiny home to | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waxahachie (the square) | 3.7 mi | About 8 min |
| Heart & Home Boutique, Amanda Ln. | 5.2 mi | About 10 min |
| Soul's Harbor Thrift, N. Hwy 77 | 7.3 mi | About 12 min |
| Red Oak (NECO's Pennies From Heaven) | 10.7 mi | About 20 min |
| Downtown Midlothian | 14.5 mi | About 20 min |
| Downtown Ennis | 15.5 mi | About 20 min |
| Downtown Dallas | 31 mi | About 35 min |
Estimated drive times without traffic, October 2026.
Questions we get
Where are the best antique stores near Dallas?
Downtown Waxahachie, about 35 minutes south, packs a dozen antique and vintage shops into a few walkable blocks around a historic courthouse. Start at With Willing Hands Antiques, three floors and 60+ vendors, and Red Barn Flea Market.
Is there an antique mall in Waxahachie?
Yes, a few. With Willing Hands Antiques and Red Barn Flea Market are multi-vendor malls just off the courthouse square, and Atelier Antiques and Gingerbread Antiques are within a block.
Where can I find vintage clothing in Waxahachie?
Old Bones Vintage Finds on the third floor of With Willing Hands Antiques, Black Label Vintage inside Gingerbread Antiques, and Atomic Vintage on W. Jefferson St.
What day is best for antique shopping in Waxahachie?
Saturday, when nearly every shop is open. Many smaller shops close Monday, some close Tuesday, and Sunday hours are short or closed.
Is Waxahachie worth visiting for antiques?
Yes. It's one of the most charming small towns near Dallas, with Victorian storefronts, a pink granite courthouse from the 1890s, and enough shops to fill a full day.
Where can I buy architectural salvage near Dallas?
Waxahachie Architectural Salvage, 106 Monroe St., just off the square, open Wednesday to Sunday.
Are there antique stores in Midlothian and Ennis?
Yes. Midlothian has Relic + Root and Blue Barn Antiques downtown, and downtown Ennis has The Village Shops and Lolli & Pop's Shops. Both towns are about 20 minutes from the tiny home.
What historic small towns near Dallas are good for a day trip?
Waxahachie, the Gingerbread City, is about 35 minutes south of Dallas, with Victorian homes, a historic courthouse, and the antique shops in this guide. Ennis, home of the Bluebonnet Trails, is about 20 minutes farther.
When is the Gingerbread Trail tour of homes?
The first weekend of June. It was June 6 and 7 in 2026; watch for the 2027 dates.
Can I bring a trailer for furniture?
Yes, with prior approval. Send us the trailer's length and width, and we'll make sure it fits at the tiny home.
Where are the best thrift stores in Waxahachie?
For church and charity thrifts, start downtown at Love Your Neighbor and the Baylor Auxiliary store, then Heart & Home on Amanda Lane and Soul's Harbor on N. Hwy 77. NECO's Pennies From Heaven in Red Oak and The Outlet in Midlothian are about 20 minutes away.
Is there a flea market in Waxahachie?
Yes. Red Barn Flea Market, 305 W. Madison St., is open Wednesday to Sunday. Vintage Market Days comes to the Ellis County Expo Center twice a year, and the Junk in the Trunk pop-up market sets up around the courthouse.
When is Antique Alley Texas?
It starts the third Friday of April and September. The next one begins Friday, April 16, 2027, with Waxahachie as one of eight towns on the trail.
Are there estate sales in Waxahachie?
Most weekends. In early October 2026, EstateSales.net listed 16 sales around Waxahachie. Go the first morning for selection or the last day for discounts.
About this guide
Written by the hosts of The Waxahachie Tiny Home, a family-run rental on farmland just outside Waxahachie. We checked the details on this page against official sources and update it as things change. Hours, prices, and dates move around, so confirm before you go.
Last updated October 3, 2026
