The 4 best spots to score antiques in Cambridge

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Looking to score antiques?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top antique hot spots in Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for antiques.

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1. Wardmaps

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First on the list is WardMaps. Located at 1735 Massachusetts Ave. in Aggasiz - Harvard North, the arts and crafts spot, which offers accessories and antiques, is the highest-rated antique spot in Cambridge, boasting 4.5 stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp.

2. Cambridge Antique Market

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Next up is East Cambridge's Cambridge Antique Market, situated at 201 Monsignor O'Brien Highway. With four stars out of 133 reviews on Yelp, the used, vintage and consignment spot, which offers antiques and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Fun Antiques

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North Cambridge's Fun Antiques, located at 2226 Massachusetts Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score antiques and more 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews.

4. Tibet Arts

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Tibet Arts, a jewelry spot that offers antiques and more in North Cambridge, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 17 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1925A Massachusetts Ave. to see for yourself.


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