Thrifting is a fantastic way to discover unique treasures, from clothing and accessories to furniture, home décor, books, collectibles, and more. With a little creativity and some thrift store magic, you can find one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style and add character to your home without breaking the bank. Plus, you’ll feel good knowing you’re giving pre-loved items a new life and making an eco-friendly choice. Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, decorating a space, or simply hunting for hidden gems, these La Crosse area thrift and vintage shops offer endless possibilities.
Antique Center of La Crosse
Location: 110 3rd Street S, La Crosse
Located downtown, the Antique Center of La Crosse is Western Wisconsin’s largest antique center, with 20,000 square feet spread across three floors and 75 vendor booths. Set inside a historic building, the shop is worth a visit on its own, with a huge variety of antiques and collectibles at a range of price points. With so many vendors to browse, you’ll find all kinds of styles and collections, including booths like Corner Store Vintage, so take your time exploring all three floors.
The Big Old Red Shed
Location: 113 East State Street, Westby
The Big Old Red Shed is a treasure trove for antique lovers, collectors, and anyone who enjoys hunting for unique finds. Housed in a former lumberyard, this massive two-story shop spans nearly an entire city block and features more than 40 vendors. Browse an ever-changing selection of antiques, vintage and retro pieces, farmhouse décor, tools, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind items. With so much to explore, it’s easy to spend an afternoon discovering hidden gems around every corner.
Caledonia Street Antiques
Location: 1215 Caledonia Street, La Crosse
Located on La Crosse’s north side, Caledonia Street Antiques is home to a variety of vendors (like The Warren Collection!) offering everything from vintage treasures and collectibles to unique home décor and more, all at reasonable prices. With two floors of merchandise to explore, take your time wandering through the shop because you never know what you might find.
Dawn’s Dollar Deals
Location: 723 Western Avenue, Suite 1B, Holmen
Dawn’s Dollar Deals is a family-owned resale shop that offers reasonably priced kitchen items, home décor, toys, and more. With great prices and ever-changing inventory, there’s truly something for everyone; you never know what treasure you’ll find! You’ll love knowing that a portion of proceeds goes back into the local community, and visitors consistently rave about the friendly, kind owners and staff.
Elevated Thrift
Location: 103 W Oak Street, Sparta
Elevated Thrift in Sparta offers a little bit of everything, with clothing for the whole family alongside shoes, home goods, furniture, décor, and plenty of fun finds. Shoppers love the clean, welcoming store and wide selection, all at prices that make it easy to leave with a few extra treasures.
Goodwill
La Crosse Location: 3954 Mormon Coulee Road
Onalaska Location: 200 Theater Road
Goodwill is a go-to spot for its diverse selection of gently used clothing, accessories, home goods, and more. Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, hunting for unique finds, or piecing together a creative outfit, Goodwill has plenty of options to explore. And when Halloween rolls around, you’ll even find a dedicated section of costumes ready to go!
Good Steward Resale Shop
Location: 1930 Rose Street, La Crosse
Thrift stores are full of random treasures—think outside the box! At Good Steward Resale Shop, you’ll find everything from retro jackets and vintage dresses to home goods and books. With a little time and searching, you can mix and match pieces to create unique looks, refresh your wardrobe, or even pull together one-of-a-kind costumes when the season calls for it. This store benefits the local Luther High School and many charities, so you can feel good about your shopping, too!
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Location: 3181 Berlin Drive, La Crosse
Habitat ReStore offers a wide selection of new and gently used furniture, appliances, building supplies, and home goods. Every purchase supports a greater cause, as 100% of ReStore profits go toward building and repairing homes in the Greater La Crosse region. It’s a great place to donate and shop while giving back to the community. Check out their website for donation items that they accept!
Harvest Lane Treasures
Location: W4910 Harvest Lane, La Crosse
Harvest Lane Treasures is known for offering some of the lowest thrift store prices in the area. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of items, including clothing for all ages, books, toys, home décor, kitchen essentials, and more. Beyond finding affordable treasures, every purchase helps support local nonprofit organizations, making it a meaningful place to shop for both your home and your community.
Oolala! Consign
Location: 1006 19th Street South, La Crosse
Oolala! Consign is a thoughtfully curated consignment shop that celebrates the charm and usefulness of previously loved items. Shoppers will find a mix of furniture, home décor, and men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories, all beautifully displayed. With unique finds and hidden treasures throughout the store, it’s a must-stop for anyone who loves stylish secondhand shopping!
Relic Road
Location: N5539 Penney Lane, Onalaska
Relic Road Vintage Goods in Onalaska is where old stuff is cool again! This locally loved shop features more than 3,000 square feet of treasures to explore, including vintage clothing, antique furniture, retro décor, collectibles, and unique finds you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter, a vintage enthusiast, or just love the thrill of the hunt, Relic Road is packed with character and charm at every turn.
Rose Street Vintage
Location: 715 Rose Street, La Crosse
Rose Street Vintage is a locally owned shop featuring a thoughtfully curated collection of vintage clothing for every style. Browse an expansive, well-organized selection of shirts and unique finds while shopping a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Whether you’re searching for an everyday staple or a one-of-a-kind piece, it’s a fun stop for vintage lovers in La Crosse!
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Location: 728 Copeland Ave, La Crosse
So many amazing finds at the Salvation Army Thrift Store! Think anything from shoes, clothes, headbands and hats, and even full costume sets if you’re searching for a Halloween costume. Shopping at the Salvation Army Store helps to combat homelessness in the area as proceeds from their sales support the programs and services at the Salvation Army Emergency Shelter.
Savvy Home Consignments
Location: 1215 Oak Forest Drive, Onalaska
Savvy Home Consignments is an upscale resale and consignment destination featuring furniture, home décor, and clothing in a beautifully organized space. With thousands of quality items arriving weekly, the ever-changing inventory offers an impressive mix of variety and style, making it easy to find high-end pieces at budget-friendly prices. Thoughtfully arranged by color and function, the store makes thrifting feel effortless and inspiring!
SecondEdit
Location: 144 N Main Street, Stoddard
SecondEdit brings a fresh, curated approach to thrifting with a stylish selection of secondhand clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Their pieces are thoughtfully sourced and chosen with everyday wear in mind. It’s a great stop for finding unique fashion with a local touch!
The Second Hand Shack Thrift Store
Location: 2612 South Ave, La Crosse
The Second Hand Shack is a great spot for both everyday thrifting and if you’re searching for something specific. What’s even better — a percentage of all the sales go to local nonprofits and veterans. Find your treasure and give back!
Second Season
Location: 128 N Water Street, Sparta
Second Season in Sparta is a thrift shop filled with new and gently used clothing, shoes, home décor, craft supplies, and more. With a wide variety of items and budget-friendly prices, it’s a great spot to browse for something useful, unique, or unexpected.
Thrifty Pickins’ & Buckies Thrift Store
Location: 980 WI-Hwy 16, West Salem
If you’re looking to venture outside of La Crosse a bit, make sure to check out Thrifty Pickins’ & Buckies! Racks and racks of clothes to sift through to find your perfect look, or browse through the shelves to find your next home decor addition. Thrifty Pickins’ & Buckies gives thousands back to community organizations, like local schools, the YWCA, Hunger Task Force, and many others. As their slogan says, giving back is always in style!
The Wee Repeat Thrift Store
Location: 1732 Market Street, La Crosse
If you’re shopping for your little ones (who grow so fast!), thrift stores are a treasure trove of finds, from everyday clothes and shoes to special occasion outfits and even costumes. The prices are unbeatable at Wee Repeat! An extra win for this store too as they give back to the community. Biannually, Wee Repeat donates the remainder of their seasonal inventory to a local Children’s Closet, and stocks up the Little Free Libraries around the community with books!
White Buffalo Thriftery
Location: Online – Facebook | Instagram
While their brick-and-mortar shop has closed, White Buffalo Thriftery is still going strong in the community! They’re bringing their curated thrifty finds to their social media and occasional pop-up events. Follow along on their socials to stay updated on upcoming in-person shopping opportunities.
Happy thrifting!
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