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We’ve started your trip in Karbers Ridge, but you can begin your “circle” anywhere you
chose and still follow the directions below.

We now have three  shops in or near Karbers Ridge. Karbers Ridge is 6 miles East of Hwy 34 and 6.5 miles West of Hwy 1 on Karbers Ridge/Pounds Hollow blacktop.  Briarbank Ridge is right off the blacktop on High Knob road. Briarbank Ridge is a unique primitive style shop, specializing in painted primitive reproduction furnishings and decorating goods. Candles, linens, crafts, small antiques and seasonal items are also in stock.  Back Porch Baskets (temporarily closed) is located just East of Karbers Ridge on Karbers Ridge/Pounds Hollow blacktop. Backporch Baskets features wonderful handmade baskets, one of a kind items handcrafted by local artisans, pottery and many other unique gifts. Kountry Korner has handmade gifts, candles and other miscellaneous items.  Located at the corner of Karbers Ridge blacktop and Garden of the Gods turnoff, they also offer  mini-golf and food items.

Continue East 6.5 miles on Karbers Ridge blacktop to Hwy 1. Turn south; drive 13 miles to Cave-In-Rock where you will enjoy Nancy’s Riverside Quilts. At Nancy’s you will find hand made quilts, other hand tailored items, flora and gift items. The Pirate’s Cove (located in the State Park Lodge restaurant facility) features hand made items, painted feathers, historical books and other gift items. Both shops are located overlooking the banks of the beautiful Ohio River.

From Cave-In-Rock go North on Hwy 1 to 146. Turn left (West) on 146 to Elizabethtown. Park just before the four way stop in the center of town. The Ole Heritage Shoppes, located next to the bank, features numerous booths with antiques, handmade crafts, collectibles, gifts and other eclectic items. The Rose Hotel also has a wonderful gift shop and is located on the banks of the Ohio River in Elizabethtown. 

Your next stop is Rosiclare. Go West on 146 just two miles to 34 South to the third river town on your trip, Rosiclare. Enjoy Rose Clare Craft & Antique Mall and the Flower Basket Flowers & Gifts, both located on the main street of Rosiclare. The Rose Clare Craft & Antique Mall is filled with booths of antiques, crafts and collectibles. Many hand made items and lots of antiques and various gift items are found in the many booths.    The Flower Basket features flowers, silk arrangements, plants and other gift items.


Hardin County offers some of the most naturally beautiful spots in the country, inspiring local artisans and handcrafters. You will find beautiful and unique items here in our county. Come visit us.