I kept hearing all sorts of wonderful things about the shopping on South Congress, so I eagerly awaited the chance to go. That day finally came. I really don't think I saw very much of what the street had to offer, but it was such a hot day, and with 2 kiddos in tow, we decided to make it a short trip.
We parked at the first place that looked like what South Congress had been described on websites as: eclectic. As soon as I saw the little strip made up of cute cafes, antique stores, and candy shops, I knew we needed to stop.
Our first detour was a large antique store called "Uncommon Objects." If you love the ancient and interesting, this is a store you could spend all day at. The prices seemed really reasonable, but I'm no expert, and the variety was extensive. The only downside was that the store was so cluttered and items were spread out that it made it difficult to see everything they had to offer. The store is literally bursting at the seams with well, uncommon objects! 
"Off-the-Wall Antiques" was a different experience. The store was more clean and organized and had different kinds of antiques, or rather, certain kinds. It seemed the owner is more picky about what he accepts. It was a relaxing experience, but prices seemed higher.
No two stores are alike on this particular strip. Aside from the aformentioned stores, there's also a costume store, a barber shop, a grocery store, a clothing store, a furniture store, and a few others which I can't remember at the moment.
Next time we visit, I've made a promise to myself to stop at the cupcake stand in the Airstream across the street. It took great self-control not to stop on this trip! A couple of trolleys, which are free to ride, putter up and down the street making it easier to get around. Next time I may take advantage of that, too! I'm definitely excited about my next trip to SoCo!
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