By Alex Bradford Cobb | Published: 7-22-26 | Last updated: 7-22-26
Indiana’s Antique Alley runs along US-40 — the Historic National Road — from Richmond in the east through Centerville, Cambridge City, Dublin, and Knightstown to the west, covering roughly 40 miles and over 1,200 antique dealers and vendors. It’s Indiana’s premier antique destination, one of the largest antique corridors in the Midwest, and the kind of road trip that converts people who didn’t think they liked antiquing.
Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store is at the eastern end of Antique Alley, at 6400 National Rd. E in Richmond. We’re the right place to start — or finish — the drive.
Start here: Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store | 6400 National Rd. E, Richmond, IN 47374 | I-70 Exit 156B | Open daily 9 AM – 8 PM (EST)
What Is Antique Alley?
Antique Alley is a 40-mile stretch of US-40 through Wayne and Henry Counties with the highest concentration of antique dealers in Indiana. The shops range from sprawling multi-dealer malls with thousands of square feet of inventory to small family-owned storefronts that have been operating in the same building for 50 years. Cambridge City is the hub — 11 shops within two walkable blocks of Main Street — but the best finds are often in the smaller towns in between.
Two official trails run through the area, both starting in Richmond:
Trail 1 covers Richmond → Centerville → Cambridge City → Dublin → Lewisville → Dunreith → Knightstown → Hagerstown → New Paris, OH
Trail 2 covers Winchester → Union City → Greenville, OH → Verona, OH → Clayton, OH → Lewisburg, OH → New Paris, OH
Pick up the official Antique Alley brochure at the Old National Road Welcome Center at 5701 National Rd. E in Richmond before you start — it has shop listings, maps, and the current trail information. Free to pick up, essential for navigating.
Start: Richmond — The Eastern Gateway
Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store
6400 National Rd. E, Richmond, IN 47374 | Open daily 9 AM – 8 PM (EST)
Start here before the shops open — Uranus opens at 9 AM and most antique shops don’t open until 10. Get your fudge, stock up on road snacks (the beef jerky and popcorn are the right choices for a day of antiquing), and let the kids burn energy on the playground with the two-story slide while you plan your route.
The biplane suspended from the ceiling is worth a look. The three dinosaurs in the parking lot — brachiosaurus, spinosaurus, T. rex, all with anatomically incorrect pronated wrists — will be the first thing your kids want to photograph. Let them. You have all day.
A few weeks back, around June 25th, 2026, an entire van of elderly ladies pulled in to get some fudge and a shirt just before embarking on the great Antique Alley journey as part of their annual antiquing trip!
Old National Road Welcome Center
5701 National Rd. E, Richmond, IN
Pick up the Antique Alley brochure and the Historic National Road trail map here before you head west. The staff knows the current shop status — useful because independent antique shops occasionally close or change hours without updating their online listings. Five minutes here saves time later.
Richmond Antique Shops
Richmond has several shops worth stopping at before you leave town. Larry’s Antiques is a great choice for Indiana art, pottery, old advertising signs, and other memorabilia.
Stop 1: Centerville — The Half-Century Anchor
About 8 miles west of Richmond, Centerville is one of the best-preserved early 19th-century Pike towns in Indiana and home to Wheeler’s Antiques — a mother-and-son-owned shop that has been operating in Centerville for over 50 years. Wheeler’s focuses on glassware, toys, signage, furniture, and architectural salvage, and the half-century of operation means the inventory has depth that newer shops can’t match.
Centerville’s historic district is worth a slow walk while you’re here — commercial buildings and row houses dating back 200 years line the main street, some with original covered archways on the side where carriages once pulled off the road.
Wheeler’s Antiques: 106-107 W. Main Street (US 40) Centerville , IN 47370 | Daily Most Afternoons 12-5
Stop 2: Cambridge City — The Hub
Cambridge City is the center of gravity for Antique Alley — 11 antique shops and malls within two walkable blocks of Main Street, more concentrated than anywhere else on the trail. Plan to spend the most time here.
Key Shops in Cambridge City
National Road Antique Mall — 20 years old with 90 vendors, one of the most established malls on the Alley. The range is broad — furniture, collectibles, kitchenware, tools, vintage clothing, signage — and the sheer volume means you’ll find something.
High Hats Antique Mall — The newer addition to the Cambridge City lineup, with pioneer primitives, fun collectibles, and unusual finds. The contrast between High Hats and the National Road Antique Mall — one established, one fresh — makes Cambridge City worth multiple stops.
Log House Antiques — Operates out of an authentic 1830s log cabin. The building alone is worth seeing; the inventory of antiques inside a structure that old creates an atmosphere most shops can’t replicate.
Europa Antiques — Specializes in European pieces from the 1700s through the Mid-Century Modern era. The most distinctive inventory on the Alley for anyone who wants something beyond American farmhouse and Americana.
Allen Antiquities and Curiosities — A mix of primitives, vintage jewelry, furs, and taxidermy. The “curiosities” part of the name is accurate.
Lunch in Cambridge City
Lumpy’s Café, the No. 9 Grill, and 5 Arch Brewing Company are all Cambridge City options for a mid-day break.
Stay Overnight in Cambridge City
If you’re making Antique Alley a two-day trip, the Monét on Main boutique accommodations in Cambridge City opened in late 2025 and is specifically designed for Antique Alley visitors — located on US-40 amid the shops, decorated with art and thoughtful details. A strong choice if you want to be in the center of the action.
The Inn at High Hats and Lofts on Main are two other Cambridge City overnight options right in the heart of the shopping district.
Stop 3: Dublin, Lewisville & Dunreith — The In-Between Towns
The towns between Cambridge City and Knightstown are smaller and easier to miss, but some of the best individual finds on Antique Alley come from the shops that don’t have the foot traffic of Cambridge City. Worth slowing down for.
There’s also a century-old barn at the east edge of Verona worth stopping at — filled with antiques in a structure that is itself a piece of history.
Stop 4: Knightstown — The Western Anchor
Knightstown is the western end of the main Antique Alley corridor and has two non-antique stops worth adding if you’ve made it this far.
Hoosier Gym — The actual gymnasium used in the 1986 film Hoosiers, still standing and still looking exactly like it did on screen. For anyone who grew up with that film, it’s a 20-minute detour that’s always worth it.
Texaco Museum — An authentically restored vintage filling station telling the story of roadside fuel stops on the National Road. The right context for a day spent driving US-40.
Knightstown also has additional antique shops worth browsing, like Timeless Furnishings and The Yellow Brick Road.
Tips for Driving Antique Alley
Start early. Most shops open at 10 AM. Getting to Richmond by 9 AM — Uranus opens at 9 — means you can fuel up on fudge and get oriented before the shops open.
Bring cash. Many independent dealers prefer cash for small purchases. ATMs are available in Richmond and Cambridge City; less reliable in the smaller towns.
Wear comfortable shoes. Cambridge City alone is a full walking day. The whole trail is not — but comfortable footwear is non-negotiable for any serious antiquing day.
Check hours before you go. Independent antique shops change their hours seasonally and occasionally close without notice. The Old National Road Welcome Center in Richmond has current information, and visitrichmond.org maintains an updated shop listing.
Know what you’re looking for — or don’t. Antique Alley works for both the focused picker who wants specific items and the casual browser who wants to see what turns up. The density of inventory means both approaches produce results.
Shipping large pieces. If you find furniture or large items, several shops can arrange shipping. Ask the individual dealer.
End Where You Started: Back to Uranus
If you’re driving east to west, you end in Knightstown. If you’re driving west to east — starting in Knightstown and finishing in Richmond — end the day at Uranus. The store closes at 8 PM, which gives you time to grab dinner fudge, let the kids do one round of mini golf, and get a photo with the dinosaurs before heading out.
6400 National Rd. E, Richmond, IN 47374 | Open daily 9 AM – 8 PM (EST) | I-70 Exit 156B
Everything in the Uranus gift shop also ships from UranusGeneralStore.com if you want to send something you spotted to someone who couldn’t make the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indiana’s Antique Alley? Antique Alley is a 40-mile corridor of over 1,200 antique dealers and vendors along US-40 — the Historic National Road — through Wayne and Henry Counties in eastern Indiana. It runs from Richmond in the east to Knightstown in the west, with Cambridge City as the hub. It’s Indiana’s premier antique destination.
Where does Antique Alley start and end? The official trail starts in Richmond, Indiana and runs west to Knightstown, Indiana along US-40. Cambridge City, about halfway, is the most densely concentrated stop. A second trail extends into Ohio. Pick up the official brochure at the Old National Road Welcome Center at 5701 National Rd. E in Richmond.
How long does it take to drive Antique Alley? The drive itself is under an hour non-stop. With serious stops — Richmond, Centerville, Cambridge City, Knightstown — plan a full day. Two days if you want to shop Cambridge City properly and still have time for the smaller towns in between.
What is the best town on Indiana’s Antique Alley? Cambridge City is the hub, with 11 shops in two walkable blocks. Centerville is the best for a single-shop stop — Wheeler’s Antiques has been operating for over 50 years. Richmond is the best for a full day trip combining antiquing with other attractions.
Is Antique Alley worth visiting if I’m not an antique collector? Yes. The variety of inventory — furniture, collectibles, vintage clothing, tools, signage, curiosities, European pieces, pioneer primitives — means there’s something for anyone who enjoys browsing. The towns along US-40 are also historically interesting on their own terms. Cambridge City’s Main Street looks much like it did in the 1840s.
Where is Uranus on Antique Alley? Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store is at the eastern end of Antique Alley at 6400 National Rd. E, Richmond, IN 47374 — right on US-40/Historic National Road at I-70 Exit 156B. Open daily 9 AM – 8 PM (EST). The right place to start or end the drive.
For more on Richmond and Wayne County, see Things to Do in Richmond Indiana: A Local’s Honest List and Driving the Historic National Road Through Indiana.
Alex Bradford Cobb is a strapping young man who works for the Mayor in a semi-legal indentured servitude arrangement, similar to how Dubai was built, and possibly the pyramids. What works, works, and there’s no need to reinvent the wheel.