Kentucky’s Awesome Lazy River Opening for the 2026 Season

Did you know there's a massive flea market near Louisville that also has an awesome lazy river?

Summer will be here before you know it, and I am sure that you and your family will be looking for some fun things to do. When it comes to things to do in the summer in Kentucky, there are a lot of options. However, if you are looking for some fun (and relaxing) things to do, I think I have found the answer for you. Oh, and it's not too far from the Evansville area. It's called Awesome Lazy River, and it is just that...a lazy river that sounds awesome!

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Awesome Lazy River

This lazy river adventure is located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, which is right outside of Louisville. As the name implies, it is an awesome lazy river. While there, you will be able to spend the day floating along the Salt River in an inner tube, soaking in the sun, and sipping on a nice cold (nonalcoholic) beverage. It's the definition of a relaxing vacation!

The average trip down the river is about 2 hours. Awesome Lazy River rents out single, double, and typhoon floats. They also have floats for your coolers so that you can bring drinks and snacks along for the float. If you want to, you can even bring your own float too.

However, the lazy river isn't the only reason to visit. There's also a massive flea market attached, known as the Awesome Flea Market. The indoor and open-air flea market has everything from leather goods to gourmet dips to pet supplies—and local food vendors too. Awesome Flea Market is open year-round every Saturday and Sunday. You never know what kind of treasures you might find here. Do a little shopping and soak up some sun on the lazy river. That sounds like a great little getaway to me!

Awesome Lazy River Opening Weekend 2025

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 23rd. That's the opening day of Awesome Lazy River. This year's season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Awesome Lazy River will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. during that time period.

I think that this is something that my family and I will have to add to our summer bucket list this year. A nice, relaxing day on the river sounds great. The kids will love it too! For more information on Awesome Lazy River, including pricing, you can visit their website by clicking here.