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Frommer's Guide
INTRODUCTION
GETTING TO KNOW
DINING
ATTRACTIONS
NIGHTLIFE
SHOPPING
Downtown
Great Shopping Areas
WALKING TOURS
ACTIVE PURSUITS
SPECTATOR SPORTS
FEATURES AND EVENTS
SHOPPING: FLEA MARKETS Frommer
Kobey's Swap Meet

Since 1980, this gigantic open-air market positioned at the west end of the Sports Arena parking lot has been a bargain-hunter's dream-come-true. As many as 3,000 vendors fill row after row with new and used clothing, jewelry, electronics, hardware, appliances, furniture, collectibles, crafts, antiques, auto accessories, toys, and books. There's produce, too, along with food stalls and restrooms.

Insider's tip: Although the market is open Friday through Sunday from 7am to 3pm, the weekend is when the good stuff is out--and it goes quickly, so arrive early.

3500 Sports Arena Blvd, Sports ArenaPhone: 619/226-0650 for information.Take I-8 west to Sports Arena Blvd. turnoff, or I-5 to Rosecrans St. and turn right on Sports Arena Blvd.Admission Fri 50¢; Sat-Sun $1; free for children under 12.


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