Muskogee Welcomes You to Antique Country
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The saying “everything old is new again” certainly rings true in Muskogee, where antiquing is a favorite pastime among both residents and out-of-town visitors. And for good reason – the city is home to a collection of shops specializing in collectibles, from high-end to flea market offerings, earning the nickname Antique Country.
“A person could spend several days here and still not visit all of the antique stores that Muskogee has to offer,” says Sue Harris, president of the Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. The chamber office and tourist information center offer free copies of Muskogee Shopping Guide, which has details on all of the antique shops in town.
“Main Street is anchored by one of the oldest hardware stores in the country – Hoop’s Hardware – and then all the way up Main Street are unusual stores for people to do their antiquing at reasonable prices,” she says. “Those stores are very down to earth. They’re the kinds of places where you can discover that unusual piece you’ve been looking for.”
One such establishment is Peak’s Place, which is actually a tack shop for cowboys as well as a gift and antique shop.
“Owner Henry Peak is almost always on the premises to chat with the customers in his down-home style,” Harris says. “Peak’s Place is a fun adventure where customers can get a true flavor of the Muskogee community.”
Several larger businesses peddle their wares on U.S. Highway 69, including Old America Antique Mall, McClain Furniture and Scentury Marketplace.
“Muskogee is centrally located in the United States, so if you’re traveling from Texas to Branson [Mo.], which a lot of people do, you can come right down Highway 69 and visit dozens of fascinating shops right here in town,” Harris says.
Photo by Antony Boshier
