THE HISTORY OF ANTIQUE ROW Nestled in the heart of historic Kensington, Maryland, Antique Row is the oldest Antiques Center in Metropolitan Washington, D.C. For more than 30 years, Howard Avenue East and its adjacent streets have been a mecca for antique collectors worldwide. Many of the original merchants are still in business, continuing the tradition of honesty and integrity in the trade. Through the years, Antique Row has grown to include more than 80 shops. Our merchants specialize in everything from the finest antiques to the quirkiest collectibles. We offer art galleries, new crafts and gifts, design shops and salons and two eating establishments. Unlike an antique mall, you will have the pleasure of walking tree lined streets, resting on a Victorian park bench beside a planter of flowers and discussing your purchases personally with the owners. Antique Row is conveniently located just west of Silver Spring, north of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and easily accessible from downtown Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore. Come and visit and experience for yourself the charm of one of suburban Maryland's most delightful shopping areas.