Along Route 20 in central New York, the towns of Madison and Bouckville are utopias for avid antique collectors. With their farm-dotted landscapes, and colorful local history, one could easily make a weekend of antiquing in these adorable towns. All easily reachable by car, you’ll find over 50 shops here selling everything from farmhouse finds to painted country furniture to iron, crockery, linens and architectural salvages. The antiques get even more plentiful during the third weekend in August, when over 1,000 dealers from across the U.S. and Canada come to proudly display their wares. This is New York state’s largest outdoor antiques fair.

Other shows that happen during this time are also set up along Route 20. On the first weekend in June, there are shows at Bono’s Antique Show Field with 90 dealers, and the East Expo Hayfield with about 35 dealers. In between shows take a walk along the one of the canals or visit one of the numerous museums that populate the area. There’s also horseback riding, berry picking, and historic tours and reenactments. Being home to one of the largest antique shows in the state make Central New York a must-go.