For most of us, the fantasy of finding buried treasure faded away along with other childhood passions, like my youthful ambition to set a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest pillow ...

There's often history just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered. A long-forgotten button, an antique coin, or even a remnant from one of the wars that shaped our country. Trying to unearth ...

Editor's Note: March 20, 2026: We've checked to ensure our recommendations are in stock and competitively priced. We’re in the process of testing a new round of metal detectors to update this guide.