Pasadena's Antique Junction is a two-story facility that hosts a wide variety of dealers who sell everything from furniture to jewelry. Regulars rave that the prices here are a fraction of what you’ll pay at high-end antique shops in other parts of town, and the merchandise is of the same or better quality.

Located in a nondescript strip mall, what Antique Junction saves on rent allows the business to operate with low overhead and pass the savings on to shoppers. Unlike many antiques stores, Antique Junction has a real sense of humor about their merchandise, so be sure to check out their Facebook page! The staff is pleasant and happy to help you dig through the shelves to find that treasure you’re looking for.

Antique Junction is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Antique Junction
111 W. Southmore Avenue
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 473-9824
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Get your chill on at Tropical Chill, where the treats are cold, sweet and tasty. With 20 years serving shaved ice in the same location, it’s a Deer Park landmark, where everyone goes with the weather gets hot and they need to chill out with a cold, flavorful snowball.

If you don’t know the difference between a snow cone and a snowball, here’s the deal. Snowballs consist of finely shaved ice, which gives them a soft, creamy texture that’s more like ice cream than the crunchy crushed ice in snow cones. Plus, these babies come in an array of delectable flavors, like Mango, Banana, Black Cherry, Root Beer, Coconut, Watermelon, Peach, Pineapple and Strawberry Daiquiri. Specialty flavors include Chamoy, Chocolate, Leche, Diablo and Tamarind.

Have them add cream to make yours extra swet!

Tropical Chill
7446 Elbridge Lane
Deer Park, TX 77536
(281) 476-9893
http://thetropicalchill.com/
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Located in a historic building, Vicki’s Antiques on Main is a sight to behold. From the building itself, which was once a popular toy store, to the stock of fabulous merchandise, lovers of nostalgia will find much to admire here. The stock of Vicki’s is ever changing thanks to the influx of merchandise from customers.

On any given visit you may find something completely unexpected. New items are added daily, meaning the constantly changing merchandise offers a unique find on every visit. Everything from glassware to furniture is available here.

Browsing is encouraged at Vicki’s, whether you have something specific in mind or just want to check out what’s available. Vicki’s also offers appraisal services for any merchandise you may have.

Vicki's Antiques on Main
228 West Main Street
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-7389
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