Just minutes from Chicago and its suburbs is Genoa, Illinois, a perfect one-day getaway! "The Laughing Cat Antiques Shop" is the purrfect place to find that vintage treasure, your own personal key to the past!

We have 17 dealers here to make sure you have plenty to choose from. You will find vintage Indian jewelry as well as rhinestone and sterling. Come in, walk down memory lane, and see our eclectic mix of antiques, rare antique post office items, depression glass, antique dolls, advertising signs and Victorian children's items. You will hear yourself say, "My grandma had one of those!" We also have a brand new "Primitives" room for you, featuring the most fantastic American primitives...a must see!

Plan on spending the day. Lunch at Genoa's "Crumpets", a darling tea-room featuring gourmet lunches and decadent desserts. Shop Genoa's other shops, "Victoria's Crossing" gift shop, "Poppyseed Primatives", "Wild Thyme" herb shop, "Caddywampus" gifts and framing and our very own "Prairie State Winery". All our shops are located right downtown on Hwy. 72, within walking distance of each other.