One of the most popular shopping destinations in the Triangle is the Raleigh Flea Market. For Triangle residents and visitors, it offers untold opportunities for bargain hunters.

With nearly 1,000 vendors filling six buildings and several acres of outdoor space at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, the Raleigh Flea Market is a destination for hobbyists, treasure hunters and browsers alike.

It’s so big, it can be overwhelming. So here are three things you can do at the Raleigh Flea Market:

Channel your inner flipper.

The exploding popularity of television programs like “Flea Market Flip” has inspired countless hobbyists and amatuer builders to try their hand at flipping.

Vendors at the Raleigh Flea Market offer countless items that most would consider junk. But to someone with a good eye and a bit of talent, can be upcycled into distinctive furniture and accent pieces.

If you’re a seasoned flipper or trying it for the first time, the Raleigh Flea Market is a great place to start.

Round out your collections.

The Raleigh Flea Market is a collectors dream.

With vendors offering everything from comic books to vintage toys to baseball cards, there is probably something for everyone there. Will you find that last piece you need to complete your collection?

You never know. But the fun is in the hunt.

Find a finishing touch.

Most people who go to the Raleigh Flea Market aren’t flippers or die-hard collectors. They’re simply homeowners looking for something to decorate their homes.

From accent pieces to art to outdoor sculptures to hardware to furniture, shoppers at the Raleigh Flea Market can find something that’s truly one-of-a-kind and will delight their families and guests.

The Raleigh Flea Market is open from 9am to 6pm every Saturday and Sunday, year-round, except during the North Carolina State Fair in October. Admission and parking are free.

For more information, check out the Raleigh Flea Market website to learn more.