Everyone loves a good bargain, but what if you could spend a couple of days driving through Kentucky, checking out the best places to find one? If this sounds like the best time ever, then we have a road trip you’ll want to plan sooner rather than later. Our state has many thrift stores, flea markets, and vintage and antique shops — so many, in fact, that you could probably take a whole month off from work just to visit them all. But since no one has time for that, try this plan instead — the bargain hunters road trip through Kentucky that will take you to the best thrift stores around. Embrace your inner treasure hunter, because this road trip is a true treat. You never know what you’ll find!
Embrace your hunger for adventure, because there are all sorts of treasure awaiting discovery via this bargain hunters’ road trip through Kentucky.
Google Maps Here is a map with directions and addresses for each stop on this trip. We’re beginning in the town of Florence, but the route can be adjusted to your preferred start and end points via this link.
- Florence Antique Mall - Florence
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Google/Lisa Kluesener If you choose to begin your road trip at the Florence Antique Mall in Northern Kentucky, be sure to give yourself plenty of time. This enormous antique warehouse is 50,000 square feet with upwards of 300 vendors and shops within. It’s clean and organized, with a wide variety of offerings, making it a great spot to include on the ultimate treasure hunt in Kentucky. Locals and visitors alike love this spot! Visit it at 8145 Connector Dr, Florence, KY 41042.
- Fat Rabbit Thrift & Vintage - Louisville
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Photo Courtesy of Fat Rabbit Thrift & Vintage Next up, head to Louisville, which is home to many notable thrift shops. But arguably the best is on Oak Street - Fat Rabbit Thrift and Vintage is filled with treasures of all sorts. Here you’ll find clothing, records, books, collectibles, and anything else you can imagine. It’s a fun place to shop and the staff is friendly and helpful. In addition to knickknacks and curiosities, this is an excellent spot to stock up on vintage fashion. Find this fun vintage shop at 1000 E Oak St, Louisville, KY 40204.
- Awesome Flea Market - Shepherdsville
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Facebook/Awesome Flea Market From Louisville, head south on 65 to Shepherdsville and the appropriately named Awesome Flea Market. You’ve probably seen this eye-catching spot from the highway, and if you have yet to visit, it’s quite something! With both indoor and outdoor vendors, you’ll find just about everything at this year-round market. There are hundreds of vendors set up here at any given time, so that translates into hundreds of opportunities to score big. Start hunting at 165 Dawson Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.
- New Life Thrift - Owensboro
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Facebook/New Life Thrift Next, head west and track down New Life Thrift in Owensboro. This is a passionate thrift store that works hard for the community, and the community works hard to make it successful. You’ll find all sorts of items in great condition and ready to grace your home. Owensboro is also just a fun place to visit, whether you’re a Kentucky native or an out-of-towner just blowing through. The same friendliness echoed throughout the community is found in the collections of New Life Thrift. Visit it at 1920 W 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42301.
- The Elm Consignments - Henderson
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Facebook/The Elm - Consignments & More The next stop on this epic treasure hunt is The Elm in Henderson. This corner consignment shop is surprisingly large, with two floors of furniture, decor, antiques, and other unique items. It’s the perfect place to wrap up the ultimate bargain hunter’s adventure through Kentucky. You can visit this shop at 120 N Elm St, Henderson, KY 42420.
- Flea to the Farm Barn Market
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Flea to the Farm Barn Market/Facebook As charming as Kentucky is, most of our beauty is contained in the iconic rolling hills and endless verdant fields of local farmland. You can embrace local beauty while celebrating the thrill of the treasure hunt at Flea to the Farm Barn Market, an annual attraction that embraces the best parts of autumn. Admire foliage while you shop for treasure at the stunning Potato Hill Farm. Check out this event at 67 Lockmier Rd, Augusta, KY 41002. Visit the website for the latest information.
Every single one of the six stops along this road trip are sure to provide just the buried treasure you were looking for – and what better way to travel around parts of The Bluegrass State?! Are you up for this bargain hunters road trip through Kentucky? Let us know what you think, and tag a fellow bargain hunter in the comments who would love to join you on the trip!
Google Maps
Here is a map with directions and addresses for each stop on this trip. We’re beginning in the town of Florence, but the route can be adjusted to your preferred start and end points via this link.
GoogleMaps
Google/Lisa Kluesener
If you choose to begin your road trip at the Florence Antique Mall in Northern Kentucky, be sure to give yourself plenty of time. This enormous antique warehouse is 50,000 square feet with upwards of 300 vendors and shops within. It’s clean and organized, with a wide variety of offerings, making it a great spot to include on the ultimate treasure hunt in Kentucky. Locals and visitors alike love this spot! Visit it at 8145 Connector Dr, Florence, KY 41042.
Photo Courtesy of Fat Rabbit Thrift & Vintage
Next up, head to Louisville, which is home to many notable thrift shops. But arguably the best is on Oak Street - Fat Rabbit Thrift and Vintage is filled with treasures of all sorts. Here you’ll find clothing, records, books, collectibles, and anything else you can imagine. It’s a fun place to shop and the staff is friendly and helpful. In addition to knickknacks and curiosities, this is an excellent spot to stock up on vintage fashion. Find this fun vintage shop at 1000 E Oak St, Louisville, KY 40204.
Facebook/Awesome Flea Market
From Louisville, head south on 65 to Shepherdsville and the appropriately named Awesome Flea Market. You’ve probably seen this eye-catching spot from the highway, and if you have yet to visit, it’s quite something! With both indoor and outdoor vendors, you’ll find just about everything at this year-round market. There are hundreds of vendors set up here at any given time, so that translates into hundreds of opportunities to score big. Start hunting at 165 Dawson Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.
Facebook/New Life Thrift
Next, head west and track down New Life Thrift in Owensboro. This is a passionate thrift store that works hard for the community, and the community works hard to make it successful. You’ll find all sorts of items in great condition and ready to grace your home. Owensboro is also just a fun place to visit, whether you’re a Kentucky native or an out-of-towner just blowing through. The same friendliness echoed throughout the community is found in the collections of New Life Thrift. Visit it at 1920 W 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Facebook/The Elm - Consignments & More
The next stop on this epic treasure hunt is The Elm in Henderson. This corner consignment shop is surprisingly large, with two floors of furniture, decor, antiques, and other unique items. It’s the perfect place to wrap up the ultimate bargain hunter’s adventure through Kentucky. You can visit this shop at 120 N Elm St, Henderson, KY 42420.
Flea to the Farm Barn Market/Facebook
As charming as Kentucky is, most of our beauty is contained in the iconic rolling hills and endless verdant fields of local farmland. You can embrace local beauty while celebrating the thrill of the treasure hunt at Flea to the Farm Barn Market, an annual attraction that embraces the best parts of autumn. Admire foliage while you shop for treasure at the stunning Potato Hill Farm. Check out this event at 67 Lockmier Rd, Augusta, KY 41002. Visit the website for the latest information.
And for even more amazing thrift shops in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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Address: 8145 Connector Dr, Florence, KY 41042, USAAddress: 1000 E Oak St, Louisville, KY 40204, USAAddress: 165 Dawson Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, USAAddress: 1920 W 4th St, Owensboro, KY 42301, USAAddress: 120 N Elm St, Henderson, KY 42420, USAAddress: 67 Lockmier Rd, Augusta, KY 41002, USA
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Bargain Hunters Road Trip Through Kentucky August 09, 2020 Nikki Rhoades Where can I find the best bargain shops in Kentucky? Believe it or not, Kentucky is an awesome place to bargain hunt. Many of our small towns have thrift stores, vintage shops, and other curio corners You never know what you’ll find here, especially at some of our more unique attractions… like The Rabbit Hash General Store, which isn’t so much as bargain shop as a specialty store. It’s the oldest in the state, having opened in 1831. Where can I find unique shopping destinations in Kentucky? There’s so much to love about shopping in Kentucky! A Taste Of Kentucky is one of the coolest spots to grab some souvenirs, and The Christmas Cottage is our coziest holiday shop. If you’re craving a bit of pop culture, you’ll want to swing by Ultra Pop! What are the most unique things to do in Kentucky? If hunting for treasure isn’t quite your speed, then you’ll be delighted to know that there is much to do in Kentucky that you might find more palatable. There are all sorts of unique things to do in the area, including visiting castles, swinging by creepy museums, and spending time at a monastery. If you’re up for adventure, there is something here for you!
The OIYS Visitor Center
Bargain Hunters Road Trip Through Kentucky
August 09, 2020
Nikki Rhoades
Where can I find the best bargain shops in Kentucky? Believe it or not, Kentucky is an awesome place to bargain hunt. Many of our small towns have thrift stores, vintage shops, and other curio corners You never know what you’ll find here, especially at some of our more unique attractions… like The Rabbit Hash General Store, which isn’t so much as bargain shop as a specialty store. It’s the oldest in the state, having opened in 1831. Where can I find unique shopping destinations in Kentucky? There’s so much to love about shopping in Kentucky! A Taste Of Kentucky is one of the coolest spots to grab some souvenirs, and The Christmas Cottage is our coziest holiday shop. If you’re craving a bit of pop culture, you’ll want to swing by Ultra Pop! What are the most unique things to do in Kentucky? If hunting for treasure isn’t quite your speed, then you’ll be delighted to know that there is much to do in Kentucky that you might find more palatable. There are all sorts of unique things to do in the area, including visiting castles, swinging by creepy museums, and spending time at a monastery. If you’re up for adventure, there is something here for you!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Believe it or not, Kentucky is an awesome place to bargain hunt. Many of our small towns have thrift stores, vintage shops, and other curio corners You never know what you’ll find here, especially at some of our more unique attractions… like The Rabbit Hash General Store, which isn’t so much as bargain shop as a specialty store. It’s the oldest in the state, having opened in 1831.
Where can I find unique shopping destinations in Kentucky?
There’s so much to love about shopping in Kentucky! A Taste Of Kentucky is one of the coolest spots to grab some souvenirs, and The Christmas Cottage is our coziest holiday shop. If you’re craving a bit of pop culture, you’ll want to swing by Ultra Pop!
What are the most unique things to do in Kentucky?
If hunting for treasure isn’t quite your speed, then you’ll be delighted to know that there is much to do in Kentucky that you might find more palatable. There are all sorts of unique things to do in the area, including visiting castles, swinging by creepy museums, and spending time at a monastery. If you’re up for adventure, there is something here for you!
