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 at 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 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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Take a walk around the Awesome Flea Market in Shepherdsville, Kentucky to see what kind of treasures you can expect to find in this video from OMG Andy:

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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 is open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (weather permitting) and the last tube goes into the water at 4 p.m. (You have until 7 p.m. to finish) The length of the trip depends on the weather and the water levels, but typically you can do the float in about two hours.
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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? If there is a really good flea market near you please share your discoveries with us in the comments!

The Awesome Flea Market and Lazy River is located at 165 Dawson Dr., Shepherdsville, KY 40165. For more information on both places, visit the Awesome Flea Market website. And to stay up-to-date on the river conditions for tubing, follow along on Facebook.

And for more of the best flea markets in Kentucky, check out our previous article highlighting seven of the best flea markets in Kentucky.

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What are the best flea markets in Kentucky?

Kentucky can be a picker's paradise with plenty of vintage collectibles, antiques, and whatever other items you just can't find in stores. Here are a few of the best flea markets in Kentucky to help you track down that hard-to-find item you've been looking for:

  • Derby Park Flea Market, Louisville, KY: With hundreds of vendors at Derby Park near Churchill Downs, you are bound to find some great items. Better yet, this is a free event with free parking too.
  • Luke's Town and Country Flea Market, Greenville, KY: Luke's has been running this awesome flea market since 1970 when Luke and Carla Robinson decided they really wanted to start their own flea market. It's a good thing they did because there are tons of unique items to discover.
  • Southern Kentucky Flea Market, Guthrie, KY: More vintage items than you can shake a stick at. This indoor market is open on the weekends and has around 150 vendor booths to check out.
  • Flea Land, London, KY: While this sounds like a place you might find a traveling flea circus, it's actually a pretty nifty market with both indoor and outdoor vendors set up to sell you their interesting treasures.
  • Burlington Antique Show, Burlington, KY: Swing your deal-hunting fingers over to Burlingtam for "The Greatest Show on Earth." This antique show and flea market at the Boone County Fairgrounds will delight you with vintage goodies on specified days from April through October.

 

Flea markets come and go, so if you've found any great flea markets near you tell us all about them with a comment. We promise not to steal all of the good deals.

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