Are there antique Shops open year-round in Brimfield, even when the Shows are not on?
Well, there are a few scattered here and there along Rt 20, but your best bet – and our preference for a easy day of shopping – is the Town of Putnam, CT. The entire center of the small town is occupied by 17 antique shops with over 400 dealers. And there are also some neat places to catch a meal, or even afternoon tea at Mrs. Bridge’s Pantry. It is an original-style English tea-house and grocery store with genuine English teas and foods. It makes for a great afternoon of fun. And they’re not even advertisers! (trust us – its fun…) Putnam is about a 25 minute ride south from Brimfield. Putnam Antiques District* Almost 100,000 square feet of antique shopping in 17 shops, all within one block, plus 5 restaurants. Putnam is filled with antiques and collectibles from every period, in every budget. Main St., Putnam, CT http://putamant.home.mindspring.com/ie.
