Columbus Farmers Market

The Columbus Farmers Market, located on Route 206 in Columbus, is a trip worth the drive no matter where you are located. This enormous shopping mall/ flea market/ craft bazaar/ produce market/ meat market is the perfect destination for the entire family.

A bargain hunter's paradise, the market is comprised of a vast outdoor flea market, dozens of food vendors, craft kiosks, antique dealers, produce stands, a butcher shop, indoor sales floor and specialty vendors. Whether you're 2 or 102, there is something for you at the Columbus Farmers Market.

Browse through the multiple-acre outdoor flea market, which features new and used items, antiques, produce stands and prepared foods. Picnic areas are available throughout the facility, so bring a lunch (or purchase a hot dog, French fries or other "fair"-style foods) to enjoy during your excursion.

The inside shopping mall features more than 60 retailers who sell everything from cosmetics to collectibles and musical instruments and textiles. Toys, cigars, mattresses, furniture, pet supplies, candy and even appliances, the Columbus Farmers Market is a true retail retreat.

The Farmers Market offers several vendors who sell landscaping supplies such as shrubs, trees and flowers, seasonally. This popular attraction makes the Columbus Farmers Market a go-to place for homeowners and garden lovers.

Located just half-an-hour from downtown Philadelphia and about an hour from Newark, the Columbus Farmers Market is just a few miles off of the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate Route 295.

The indoor market is open year-round each Thursday (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Sunday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

For a complete listing of indoor anchor merchants, click here.

- by LeeAnn Mullen, Trenton Reporter for HelloMetro  (Click to leave a message)

LeeAnn Mullen

LeeAnn Mullen is a freelance journalist from Cleveland, Ohio. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism is currently furthering her education by studying for an additional degree in information systems management. Mullen has written for several Cleveland-area newspapers, online publications and dozens of private clients. Her topics of specialty include health, technology and travel.