Georgetown Flea Hits Arlington

While the future of the venerable Georgetown Flea Market remains caught on a roller coaster, a much larger, and presumably more stable, Sunday market has been launched in Arlington by the same management team.

Called the Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse, it has room for 100 dealers -- some are veterans of the embattled original, some are newcomers -- selling antique and vintage furniture, rugs, art, lamps, tableware, clothing, jewelry, silver flatware and holloware, books and oddments.

Opening day, June 13, featured a nice range of dining tables and chairs, bedroom sets, small tables, groovy mid-century lamps, art pottery, quilts, framed maps and prints and lots of china and glassware.

"In the old days, you went to Arlington to get your car fixed. Now there is nightlife, restaurants, movies. It's diverse. It's a wonderful neighborhood for singles, young couples," says market founder Michael Sussman.

Better yet, the market -- which occupies a sprawling municipal parking lot -- is an easy walk to a free, 600-space underground county garage and the Orange Line's Courthouse Metro stop.

1400 Courthouse Rd., Arlington. Sundays year-round, weather permitting. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 703-528-6748. www.georgetownfleamarketatcourthouse.com.