Spending a weekend afternoon browsing the aisles of a flea market is a great way to pass the time in Kentucky. Our state is home to several markets that offer just about everything, and while some are hit-or-miss, most are high-quality one-stop-shops. And speaking of one-stop-shops, there’s one flea market in Kentucky where you can shop, then hop on a tube and float down a natural lazy river. The Awesome Flea Market and Awesome Lazy River is the one Kentucky destination where you can float along a lazy river and shop a flea market, all in one fun-filled day in the Bluegrass State.
The Awesome Flea Market and adjoining Awesome Lazy River are both located in Shepherdsville, right off I-65, south of Louisville. It’s an easy-to-reach destination in Kentucky that’s filled with hidden treasures, as well as a natural lazy river that’s perfect for a hot, summer day.
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The Awesome Flea Market is one of the largest in the state and is known for its outdoor and indoor vendors. It’s open every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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You will find absolutely everything at the market, from new items that have been discounted to collectible antiques. On a nice summer day, you’ll find booth after booth of unique treasures to browse and hunt through.
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Don’t forget to head indoors to cool off and check out what’s offered in there, too. These booths are set up in aisles as small shops, and there are also food options if you want a bite to eat.
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After walking around the flea market for a couple of hours, head on over to the Awesome Lazy River, which is right on the property. It opens on Memorial Day weekend and stays open at least through Labor Day weekend.
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The natural lazy river opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting) and the last tube goes into the water at 4:30 p.m. The length of the trip depends on the weather and the water levels, but you can do the float route as many times as you like on the day you visit.
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Tube rentals are for the day and they offer single, double, and even Typhoon options for 5-6 people. Rent a cooler float as well and spend the ultimate summer day on the river.
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Shepherdsville is a popular stop along the highway for many, so why not extend your visit and check out the Awesome Flea Market and Lazy River? You can spend the day enjoying both activities, all in one fun-filled Kentucky destination that’s as unique as it gets.
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The Awesome Flea Market and Lazy River is definitely a one-stop-shop for unique fun. Spend a weekend this summer shopping the aisles of the flea market and then relax on this natural lazy river, all in one Kentucky destination. Have you visited this awesome spot? Would you like to enjoy both features in one day? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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The Awesome Flea Market and Lazy River is located at 165 Dawson Dr., Shepherdsville, KY 40165. For more information on both places, visit its website here. And to stay up-to-date on the river conditions for tubing, follow along on Facebook here.
And for more of the best flea markets in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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