New York City Flea Markets

At New York City flea markets, rub shoulders with bargain-hunting locals as you shop for vintage clothing, antiques, jewelry, and other odds and ends. The following flea markets are sure to get you digging deep and looking hard.

The Antiques Garage

When: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 25th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues

Crowded with stuff and people, this flea market occupies two stories of a Manhattan parking garage. From jewelry to statues to high-end antiques, the selection can keep your eyes wandering for hours. The prices are a bit steep so you may have to look hard to uncover a really fantastic bargain. It's also indoors, making it a great stop for a rainy weekend.

For more information, visit hellskitchenfleamarket.com.

Hell's Kitchen Flea Market

When: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 39th Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues

This modest-sized flea market is located in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan. It's your typical flea, offering a wide variety of knick-knacks and some useful stuff too. Lots of clothing and handbags here. Not a bad stop if you're in the area on a weekend.

For more information, visit hellskitchenfleamarket.com.

Brooklyn Flea

From April through Thanksgiving, markets are held outdoors at the following locations:

Fort Greene Flea - Saturdays
175 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Williamsburg Flea - Sundays
East River Waterfront between 6th & 7th Streets, Williamsburg, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Smorgasburg (all-food market) - Saturdays
East River Waterfront between 6th & 7th Streets, Williamsburg, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From Thanksgiving through March, the market is held inside at:

Skylight One Hanson - Saturdays & Sundays
One Hanson Place, Brooklyn

Lots of vendors selling everything from furniture to vintage cothing makes the Brooklyn Flea a fun place to spend a few hours. Find an interesting assortment of antiques and collectibles plus crafts by local artisans.

The food market Smorgasburg, with up to 100 different food vendors, is also a treat (literally).

For more information, visit brooklynflea.com.