Let Volo Antique & Mercantile Malls Entertain You

Volo IL was first settled in the 1830’s. Those who decided to stay built their houses with the use of only basic tools. Many of these structures are still standing today, including the huge, L-shaped barn, which now houses one of four connected malls that make up Volo Antique and Mercantile Malls with over 400 dealers shops. Three of the malls specialize in antiques (Antique Malls 1 2 3) and one specializes in gifts, antiques, collectibles, home furnishings, and more (the Mercantile Mall).

Antique Mall 1, called "The Barn," is a converted 1880s dairy barn and one of the oldest wooden structures in Lake County near Chicago. It is known to be haunted, and was featured in 2009 on Discovery Channel’s Ghost Lab.

The antique malls were started in 1993 and now include connecting structures filled with antiques, collectibles, vintage video games and systems, a large die-cast collectibles shop, home décor, signed memorabilia from TV, movies, celebrities and sports, and more.

The world famous Volo Auto Museum was established in the early 1970s and now has over 300 cars in seven showrooms. Featured vehicles include antique, muscle, and classic cars including TV and movie cars. In addition there is a military museum with life-sized dioramas and military vehicles and a Disney showroom with displays, coin-operated rides and a mini movie theater. Annual events include a Mothers’ Day Special Saturday and Sunday of Mothers’ Day weekend, and a Holiday Open House the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Sound like a vacation in itself? You can spend a lot of time with such an amazing array of inventory and things to entertain you. "Come spend yesterday with us!" is the company motto.

The village of Volo IL lies 50 miles north of Chicago near the junction of Routes 12/59 and 120. Specifically, the complex is located at 27640 West Volo Village Rd. The malls are open seven days a week, 362 days a year from 10AM to 5PM except Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, please call 815-344-6062 or visit their iBoard at www.americanantiquities.com/volomalls.html or their website at voloantiques.com