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Steven Arnold

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Desolate Beauty of Niles - Coffee ☕Railroad🚂 Silent Movies🎬 Antiques

Tuesday Travel Chronicle: Did a solo trip! Niles, located in Fremont, is best visited on weekends because many of the old shops and museums are closed on weekdays! Today, I originally planned to eat at the famous Skilletz Brunch in the area, but it was too crowded on a weekday! If you want to eat there, you need to go early, super crowded after 10am! With the principle of "since we came, we should enjoy," I took a stroll & here's a few highlights: 🚩Devout Coffee 37323 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536 Pics 2/3, Niles is a must-visit place and the only place in the bay with a proper storefront! Way better than their simple food truck in Castro Valley! Baristas are serious, the coffee is aromatic, and hand-pulled lattes are perfect! 🚩Niles Depot Museum 37592 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536 Pics 4/5/6, a century-old railway station converted into a museum! Free to visit, only open on Sundays, but not every Sunday. Note the 2022 Opening times: 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 10am-4pm! 🚩Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37417 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536 Pics 7/8, Silent Film Museum! Free entry, only open on Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-4pm! You'll find lots of old cameras and precious images! Did you know? In 1915, the comedy master Chaplin produced five films in Niles! 🚩Tyme For Tea & Co 37501 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536 Pic 9, personally, I think it's the most nostalgic afternoon tea shop in South Bay! Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am-3pm, bookings are required! Before the pandemic, customers could cosplay with the floral hats provided by the shop, now not sure! Besides the tea area, there's an impressive collection of mid-century tea ware. Collectors can come and dig for treasures! Summary: A desolate yet beautiful little town. Aside from the long queue at the famous Skilletz Brunch, you hardly see anyone else around at other places! #DesolateBeautyOfNiles #CoffeeRailroad #SilentMovies #Antiques #NilesAdventures #HiddenGems #WeekendGetaway #HistoricTown

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BlissBanter

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rediscovering a forgotten dinner table in turkey

Last week, while wandering through the winding streets of Gökçeada, Turkey, I stumbled upon an old, weathered dinner table tucked away in a tiny antique shop. The shop owner told me it had been sitting there for decades, barely touched. The table was scratched up, with faded paint and a few stubborn stains that looked like they had stories of their own. I couldn't help but imagine all the family dinners, arguments, and laughter that must have happened around it. Honestly, I felt a bit nostalgic—reminded me of the table my parents had when I was a kid, where we’d argue about who got the last piece of pie. But here's the thing: as much as I loved the idea of bringing a piece of history home, I started worrying about whether it would even fit in my kitchen back in the States. Plus, is it really worth shipping something so old and beat-up across the ocean? My kids would probably roll their eyes and ask why I didn’t just buy something new from IKEA. Still, I can’t shake the feeling that these old pieces have more character than anything you can buy today. Anyone else ever get attached to old furniture, even when it’s totally impractical? #antiques #familymemories #travelstories #Travel

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Christina Davis

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Why Frank Fritz's Antique Shop Is Closing

Sad news for American Pickers fans: Frank Fritz’s antique shop in Illinois is officially winding down. After Frank’s passing, his friend Jerry says the store won’t be restocked—what’s left is all that’s left. The real kicker? Antiques just aren’t hot anymore, so the shelves are staying empty. If you’re hunting for vintage treasures, you might want to look elsewhere. Sometimes, even the coolest shops can’t keep up with changing tastes! #AmericanPickers #Antiques #FrankFritz #ShopLocal #BusinessTrends #Business

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