The 'Thrill of the Hunt'

Brookwood House is a great home base if you are looking to find some cool and unique Antique items for your collection! There are some amazing Vintage and Antique stores within easy reach, and nestled in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains means even getting there will even be rewarding.

Several excursions could be strategically planned if you enjoy really scouring and spending time in each venue, making sure you've seen everything you need/want to. There are more than 20 Antique options within 13 miles of Brookwood House, here are five great options to begin with.

Let's start with the Big Dog- Black Dog Salvage, home of the 'Salvage Dawgs' on the Discovery Channel. It's a 40,000 square foot warehouse that is open 9-5 everyday except Sunday, when they're open 11-4. They even host a live music series outside, and on the 3rd Sunday of each month, an outdoor market. www.blackdogsalvage.com

Willow Tree Antiques & Primitives is only 6 minutes away, and houses 80 vendor booths. They are open 10-5 everyday but Sunday, when they open at noon. Don't forget to explore upstairs! www.willowtreeroanoke.com

Now Then and Again operates in 22,000 square feet and houses a wide variety of vendors and styles. They are open 11-6 on weekdays, 10-6 on Saturdays, and 1-5 on Sundays. www.nowthenandagainllc.com

Salem Antique Market is a collection of 50 dealers located in a historic market building. They pride themselves on being a spot where 'new and old meet unique and interesting'. They are open 10-5 everyday, except Sundays when they open at 11. www.salemantiquemarket.com

Charlotte's Web Antique Mall showcases their many dealers in clean and well-organized booths. Customer satisfaction is their primary goal. They are open 10-5 everyday but Sunday, when they open at noon. charlotteswebantiq.wixsite.com