The Knot Hole in Burnet made a Texas Monthly list of small-town resale shops that are worth a visit. Its unique vendor booths seem to go on forever. It is one of many Highland Lakes thrifting hotspots. Staff photo by Suzanne Freeman
Shopping at resale stores in the Highland Lakes is like going on a treasure hunt. Each has a unique array of antiques, vintage clothing and jewelry, hard-to-find housewares, and collectible toys and knick-knacks — all at bargain prices.
Peruse a plethora of shops in Burnet, Llano, and Marble Falls and the smaller communities in between. You can thrift all day and still have a town left over for tomorrow’s adventure.
And the treasures you’ll find! While on assignment, this reporter snagged an amazing bamboo salad bowl with utensils at The Knot Hole, which made a Texas Monthly list of small-town resale shops that are worth a visit. The Burnet store is one of many Highland Lakes thrift and antique stores you can read about below.
BURNET
Burnet Antique Mall
206 S. Main St. on the square; 512-756-7783
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
FIND: 10 dealers with authentic antiques — no reproductions. A favorite of antique collectors from Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
CaroLees Antiques and More
137 E. Jackson St. on the square; 512-525-4894
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
FIND: Antiques, collectibles, home decor, gifts, florals, and more.
Designers Market & Antiques
500 Buchanan Drive; 512-756-4760
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
FIND: Antiques, vintage designs, home decor, collectibles, jewelry, tools, and more from 45-50 vendors indoors and outdoors.
Friends of the Library Thrift Store
105 W. Pecan St.; 512-756-7124
The store raises money for the Herman Brown Free Library in Burnet by selling donated items.
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday.
FIND: Antiques, clothing, baby clothes, jewelry, linens, toys, books, and sporting goods. Also has a merry collection of Christmas decorations year-round.
The Knot Hole
608 S. Water St. (U.S. 281); 512-756-1515
HOURS: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.
FIND: Home decor, furniture, housewares, clothing, and more.
Kuntry Crafts Kraze
4303 Texas 29 East; 512-760-9050
HOURS: Contact for hours.
FIND: Vendors sell furniture, clothes, decor, books, and more plus handmade crafts.
Peddler’s Emporium
209 W. Polk St. (Texas 29); 512-756-2820
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily.
FIND: 20-plus dealers of new, used, vintage, and antique items over 14,000 square-feet.
Pickins by Sassy
901 S. Water St. (U.S. 281); 512-755-1509
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
FIND: A charming mix of old and new, including vintage and antique furniture.
The Vintage Gypsiez
228 S. Main St.; 940-577-5278
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
FIND: 11 vendors/artisans selling handmade jewelry, woodworking, children’s clothing, towels, blown glass, and more.
MARBLE FALLS
Birdie’s Antiques Market
706 Third St.; 512-689-0066
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday.
FIND: Fine furniture and curated antiques, linens, art, and collectibles. Also offers design services, including custom furniture, bedding, and window treatments for home staging. Specializes in incorporating antique and vintage pieces into functional home decor and design.
Chique, Unique & Antique
900 Avenue Q; 830-693-5105
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
FIND: A stylish collection of new and old items from over 40 unique vendors in individual booths. Shop for vintage and painted furniture, arts and crafts, vintage jewelry, Dixie Bell paints, and more.
Goodwill Central Texas
2510 U.S. 281 North; 830-693-3999
The only Goodwill location in the Highland Lakes.
HOURS: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
FIND: Clothing, furniture, housewares, home decor and a full-service donation drop-off.
La-Ti-Da / The Rug Queen and Westlake Old Books
1101 N. Main St.; 830-798-8988
HOURS: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
FIND: Five businesses operating over 5,000 square-feet, including The Rug Queen, Westlake Old Books, Rudy Moreno Jewelers, Gloria Ramirez’s Hummingbird Alternations, and Cobblers Direct pickup spot for shoe repair.
Marble Falls Library Thrift Store
300 Avenue J; 830-693-5120
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday.
FIND: A little bit of everything, including what you don’t expect. Christmas decorations are on sale in July and from September through December.
KINGSLAND
Re Spin It
2242 RR 1431 West; 830-613-5945
Solely owned and operated since 2018.
HOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.
FIND: The owner’s custom-redesigned furniture as well as antique and vintage furniture, home decor, and a small selection of new gift items.
Second-Hand Treasures
2743 RR 1431; 830-371-9142
Sheila Watts is the new owner of what used to be The Treasure Nouk.
HOURS: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
FIND: A consignment store with more than 100 vendors from Odessa, San Antonio, Dallas, and locally. Its five rooms are filled with furniture and antiques, knick-knacks, jewelry, men’s and women’s clothing, and more. Even has a Man’s Cave. Merchandise turns over constantly!
This-R-Us
2101 RR 1431
Recently opened after years in a Buchanan Dam location. Owner Pat Ward shut down during the pandemic, opened a few smaller places after the lockdown, but has found a new home in Kingsland.
HOURS: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
FIND: A little bit of everything, including fishing lures. Sells chickens both grown and chicks in March. Stock changes constantly.
LLANO
Possibilities
115 E. Main St.; 325-216-9095
The space is choreographed differently than most resale shops with 150 vendors selling items that are set up by type and not booths.
HOURS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
FIND: Sections for jewelry, housewares, furniture, art, hunting, Fiesta dinnerware, and even Texas-themed items.
Serendipity Vintage & More
507 Bessemer Ave.; 325-247-3103
New owner Amber Kloepper will host a grand reopening of the store on March 1, 2024.
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Will be open daily during the summer.
FIND: Antique clothes, jewelry, indoor and outdoor furniture, and home decor.
BUCHANAN DAM
Hidden Treasures
15490 Texas 29; 281-763-4179
HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
FIND: Quality used furniture at great prices, antiques, and collectibles. Also refinishes furniture in any style, including the ever-popular shabby chic.
