Exploring Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle

Collage of four photos taken inside the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, showing vendor booths filled with collectibles, toys, vintage glassware, and display cases featuring advertising memorabilia, Star Wars figures, Barbie dolls, and colorful depression glass, highlighting the mall's diverse selection of antiques from over 70 vendors.

If you enjoy hunting for unique antiques and nostalgic collectibles, a visit to Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle is a must.

Interior view of the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, showing vendor booths filled with shelves of vintage dishware, lamps, baskets, glassware, and patriotic decor, all arranged along a wide, carpeted aisle beneath an exposed ceiling.

Located just north of downtown, this long-running antique mall is one of the oldest in the area.

Tall yellow roadside sign for Northgate Antiques outside the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, standing beside a suburban street lined with trees, utility poles, and passing vehicles on a sunny day.

With more than 70 vendors all located on a single level, it’s easy to browse for an hour or two without retracing your steps.

Glass display cases at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA filled with a variety of vintage collectibles including advertising memorabilia, political buttons, figurines, watches, tins, postcards, and small antiques, with colorful boxed items and decor lining the top of the cases.

Directions & Hours

Northgate Antique Mall is located at 726 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.


The store is open every day 10 am – 5 pm.

Entrance to the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, showing glass doors with an open sign, a posted sign indicating hours of operation from 10 AM to 5 PM seven days a week, and a notice about shopping bag and backpack restrictions, all set against a brick and siding exterior with decorative planters.

What You’ll See at Northgate Antique Mall

The booths at Northgate Antique Mall are filled with a wide range of vintage and antique items, including glassware, home decor, and rare collectibles.

Colorful interior view of the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, showcasing a variety of vintage items including red glassware, ceramic figurines, framed artwork, old toys, quilts, and Star Wars memorabilia, all attractively arranged by multiple vendors in a densely packed booth.

Colorful depression glass and iridescent carnival glass shine from display cases alongside intricately detailed china and pottery.

Vendor booth at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA displaying an extensive collection of colorful vintage glassware, art glass, china, oil lamps, and decorative items, with intricately patterned glass pieces and stained glass-style lamps arranged in display cases and on shelves.

Several booths specialize in vintage toys, featuring boxed Star Wars action sets, Barbie dolls, Matchbox cars, and board games.

Glass display case filled with vintage toys at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, featuring boxed Star Wars action sets, a Barbie remote control Corvette, retro dolls, toy vehicles, figurines, and collectible items arranged on multiple shelves.

Shoppers will also find rows of bookshelves stacked with antique cookbooks, novels, and coffee table books from decades past.

Aisle lined with tall wooden bookshelves filled with vintage and antique books at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, with a wide variety of genres and hardcovers visible, surrounded by additional decor items like china, lamps, and framed artwork.

There are glass cases packed with advertising memorabilia, political pins, military collectibles, and mid-century trinkets.

Aisle view at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, lined with glass display cases filled with vintage collectibles, including pottery, advertising memorabilia, figurines, toys, glassware, and small antiques from multiple vendors, all neatly arranged under bright lighting.

Holiday-themed decor is plentiful, especially Christmas ornaments, figurines, and vintage wrapping supplies.

Holiday-themed vendor booth at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, filled with vintage Christmas ornaments, glass decorations, figurines, framed art, boxed holiday lights, and assorted seasonal collectibles arranged on shelves, racks, and display cases.

The variety of framed prints, mirrors, and retro wall art makes this a great place to find pieces for your home.

Eclectic display of antiques and collectibles at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, featuring vintage oil lamps, blue and white pottery, globes, dolls, glassware, holiday decor, and a whimsical Pinocchio-themed cookie jar arranged across wooden shelves and glass cases.

Fashion lovers will enjoy browsing through racks of vintage clothing, handbags, and accessories.

Eclectic vendor booth at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA featuring a colorful assortment of vintage clothing, framed prints, jewelry, handbags, hats, and collectibles arranged on pegboards, mannequins, and shelves in a cozy, treasure-hunt atmosphere.

Jewelry fans can peruse cases filled with brooches, bracelets, and costume pieces.

Glass display cases at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA filled with an assortment of small vintage items including ceramic dishes, jewelry, figurines, collectibles, and toys, with boxed Barbie dolls and Lionel train sets stacked on top of the cases.

The store’s organization and lighting make it easy to explore each booth and discover something unexpected.

Shelves filled with a colorful assortment of vintage ceramic and porcelain figurines at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA, including bells, holiday-themed pieces, children and animal figures, and character collectibles, each labeled with handwritten price tags.

Final Thoughts

Northgate Antique Mall offers an enjoyable and nostalgic shopping experience in a welcoming, well-stocked setting.

Display shelf at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA featuring a collection of vintage glass milk bottles from various regional dairies, some with colorful logos and lettering, and others with embossed designs, showcasing mid-20th-century dairy advertising and packaging.

Whether you’re a serious collector or a casual browser, it’s a fun place to uncover a bit of the past.

Glass display case at the Northgate Antique Mall in Carlisle, PA filled with an assortment of colorful vintage glassware, including iridescent pitchers, patterned goblets, vases, candy dishes, and decorative bowls, all neatly arranged and marked with sale signs offering discounts on glass and china items.

If antique stores and flea markets are your thing, be sure to check out my PA Antique and Flea Markets page for an interactive guide to dozens of my favorites from across Pennsylvania!

A guide to the best antique stores and flea markets in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Attractions

16 Must-See Attractions in Cumberland County is your guide to even more great things to see and do in Carlisle and the surrounding area.

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