If it's antique tractors you're into, then all aboard at the following area clubs:

• Massanutten Antique Tractor & Gasoline Engine Club meets the last Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Fire Department at 200 Stoney Creek Blvd. The club presents its annual show the second full weekend of June at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds. It publishes a newsletter, and yearly dues are $10 per person. 984-4044. www.massanuttenantiquetractor.com
• Shenandoah Valley Steam & Gasoline Engine Association meets the third Friday of the month from February through August at 7:30 p.m. at the Clarke County Fairgrounds on Business Va. 7 in Berryville. Annual dues are $10. The club also hosts it annual show the last full weekend in July at the Clarke County Fairgrounds. (304) 229-2101. www.svsgea.com

If antiquing is a favorite pastime of yours, you've come to the right place. You can hunt for one-of-a-kind antiques at any of more than 20 area shops.

Frederick County/Winchester:

• 50 West Antiques, at 2480 Northwestern Pike in Winchester, is open Saturday through Monday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday 1 p.m.-4 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. 662-7624 or 667-2791


• GNC Antiques and Collectibles, at 326 S. Braddock St. in Winchester, is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 535-1570


• Newtown Antiques and Pawn, at 5413 Main St. in Stephens City, is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. 869-2669


• The Polish Barn Antiques, at 3015 Northwestern Pike in Winchester, is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. -5 p.m., and weekends by chance. 877-1881


• Why Not Antiques, at 7994 Main St. in Middletown, is open Wednesday through Sunday from about 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 868-1141. www.whynotantiques.com

Shenandoah County:

• Bull Run Relics and Coins, at 309 N. Massanutten St. in Strasburg, is open Friday, Saturday and Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday by chance or appointment. Phone calls are accepted between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. every day. 465-4090. www.bullrunrelics.com


• Bygones, at 133 E. King St. in Strasburg, is open Friday, Saturday and Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 465-2123


• Country House Antiques, at 1395 John Marshall Highway in Strasburg, is open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 465-5192.


• Heirloom Emporium, at 110 N. Massanutten St. in Strasburg, is open Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 465-2627


• The Great Strasburg Emporium, at the intersection of U.S. 11 and U.S. 55 in Strasburg, is open Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., year round. 465-3711. www.strasburgemporium.com


• Vilnis and Company Antiques, at 329 N. Massanutten St. in Strasburg, is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. 465-4405


• Edinburg Antiques and Tea Rooms, at 113 N. Main St. in Edinburg, is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. 984-3303


• Richard's Antiques, at 14211 Old Valley Pike in Edinburg, is generally open Monday through Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 984-4502


• Mansion House Antiques, at 5727 Main St. in Mt. Jackson, is open Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 477-9341


• Just Looking Antiques and Thrift Shop, at 164 N. Main St. in Woodstock, is open Thursday through Sunday 1 p.m.-6 p.m. 459-7611


• Spring Hollow Antiques, at 322 S. Main St. in Woodstock, is open Monday through Sunday, but call ahead if coming from a distance. 459-3946


• Valley Treasures, at 466 N. Main St. in Woodstock, is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday noon-6 p.m. 459-2334


• R&S Valley Antiques, at 9294 Congress Street in New Market, is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 740-3268.

Warren County:

• Ole Timers, at 220 E. Main St. in Front Royal, is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 636-9444

Clarke County:

• Headley Mack and Sons Antiques, at 217 Helmley Lane in Berryville, is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and weekends by appointment. 955-2022


• Red Schoolhouse Antiques, on Va. 255 in Millwood, is open Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 837-3033

There are many places in the valley to find bargains on anything from vinyl records to furniture. Tourists and locals alike can visit a variety of flea markets or any of the more than 30 area thrift stores.

1. The Discovery Center, at 28814 Old Valley Pike south of Strasburg, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday, year-round. The Corner Shop, an antique and collectible shop open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, is also at this location. 465-2114
2. The Flea Market, at 164 Landfill Road north of Edinburg, is open Friday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round. 984-8771
3. The Front Royal Flea Market, at 490 N. Commerce Ave. in Front Royal, is open on weekends and holidays from 6 a.m. until about 5 p.m. 636-9729
4. Past & Present, at 725 N. Loudoun St. in Winchester, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 722-4800
5. The Shen-Valley Flea Market, at 3700 Stonewall Jackson Highway in White Post, is open Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 869-7858
6. The Shenandoah Valley Flea Market, at 3549 Old Valley Pike near New Market, is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday. 740-3900
7. The Strasburg Flea Market, at 160 N. Massanutten St. in Strasburg, is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 465-3550. www.strasburgfleamarket.com