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Imagine you are the star of your own “American Pickers” or finding treasures for “Antiques Roadshow” or selling a Flea Market find to the guys on “Pawn Stars”? All of these shows are helped by Baby Boomers buying and selling the artifacts of our childhood. We love going on Patrol for rare and valuable items. We love to find a treasure a new home. Our road trips have shifted to slowing down and getting out of the car every hour or two. This change has gotten us off the interstates and into Antique Malls, Flea Markets, Antique Stores, Goodwill’s, and yard sales. Heading South on I-65 through Kentucky, here are five of our favorite spots.
Antiques at Douglas Loop
1940 Harvard Drive
Louisville, KY 40205
502-479-8362
This Antique Shop has a huge selection and casual atmosphere great for just looking. Run by owner Andy Albatys, you will always leave having learned something about one of the items for sale. He offers an honest appraisal, a fair price, and a good sense of humor. Many times Baby Boomers are faced with disposing of the estates of our parents. Andy specializes in this kind of help.
World’s Most Awesome Flea Market
Exit 116 I-65
On weekends during spring, Summer, and Fall, you can see huge crowds gathered around hundreds of booths each weekend rain or shine. There is also a large inside area of at least 30,000 square feet that is air conditioned for needed comfort during Kentucky Summers.
Sparrows Antiques
Exit 116 I-65
Also at Exit 116 is Sparrow’s Antiques. It offers a large selection of authentic old stuff. Sparrow’s is run by its distinguished owner known to all as “Red”. His knowledge is deep and he is generous in sharing it.
Cave City is Exit 53 and offers multiple reasons to stop for antiquing, excellent Mexican Food, as well as; rocks and crystals of all type, size, and shape.
Magaline’s Antique Mall
118 Broadway Street
Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-4515
Magaline’s Antique Mall is a must stop. Dressed in period antique clothes, owner Magaline meets and greets each customer as if you were entering her home. It covers one city block with over 100 booths.
Paul’s Antiques and Collectibles
111 Broadway
Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-5129
Across the street from Magaline’s is Paul’s. They have a great selection of Early American Pattern Glass, Beatle Memorabilia, Primitives, Civil War artifacts, Southern Folk Art Face Jugs, and early advertisements.
August 16, 2023
Thank you, Mike... and I might add
The antiques Mall in Bowling Green KY
across the road from the Corvette Museum
Just a little past the state line into Tennessee is Franklin TN which is a picturesque town with antique malls and shops. There are a few shops in Franklin KY, but TN is better.