Paducah Visitors Guide 2019-2020

Event Planning & Groups

Become one of our coming attractions! Paducah’s creative culture sets the stage for engaging group tours, successful meetings and memorable events.

The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales team is your concierge to all that Paducah offers.

The Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center offers over 90,000 square feet of flexible meeting space under one roof including a drive-in capable exhibit hall. Conveniently located in Historic Downtown with a brand new convention hotel just steps away.

270.408.1346 • paducahconventions.com

Enhance your itinerary with experiential tours designed exclusively for group tours, meeting attendees and family reunions.

Visit Paducah.travel/plan for a complete facility listing and event planner toolkit.

VISITORS GUIDE 2019-2020 Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Tourism.

Paducah Signature Experiences

Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau 128 Broadway • Paducah, Kentucky 42001 1.800.PADUCAH • www.paducah.travel

A variety of smaller MEETING FACILITIES range from historic spaces, hotels and beautiful parks to high-tech performing arts venues that are adaptable to your needs be it a WEDDING, REUNION or BUSINESS EVENT. Paducah also has top-notch sports venues and a reputation for hosting a variety of successful sporting events and tournaments.

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A designated UNESCO Creative City, Paducah is gaining acclaim as a destination for those who crave rich, authentic cultural experiences!

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Around Town Paducah’s fascinating history is reflected and preserved in architecture, engaging attractions and dynamic neighborhoods including HISTORIC DOWNTOWN, the LOWER TOWN ARTS DISTRICT, UPPERTOWN and MIDTOWN.

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City Landmarks

Paducah Ranks!

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Quilting Scene

“Best Places to See Amazing Quilts” – USA Today

Public Art

Paducah “Wall to Wall” Murals “Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Kentucky” – TripAdvisor

Architecture

“Most Beautiful Main Streets in America” – Architectural Digest

Arts & Culture

“America’s Most Artistic Towns” – Expedia

Great Outdoors World-Class Creativity Paducah, a haven for creative thinkers and doers, is one of nine CREATIVE CITIES in the United States designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

City of Paducah Transient Boat Dock “Boaters’ Choice Award” – Marinas.com

Local Flavor

“Best Small Towns for Food in the U.S.” – Tasting Table

Don’t miss chef Sara Bradley’s farm-to-table fare at Freight House as seen on the Bravo Networks’s Top Chef: Kentucky!

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Quilting Anchored by long-lasting traditions and year-round

quilt and fiber art experiences, Paducah is recognized worldwide as Quilt City USA®. As home to the National Quilt Museum and American Quilter’s Society, Paducah has a reputation for preserving the craft of quiltmaking while nurturing its evolution into a vibrant and sophisticated modern artform.

Visit acclaimed quilt and fabric shops like Hancock’s of Paducah and be inspired by the NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM exhibitions and innovative events like Fantastic Fibers that spotlight the range of fiber artistry being created today.

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“Majestic Flight” by Joanne Baeth.

Offering a patchwork of diverse quilt-related experiences year-round, the possibilities are endless!

g Plan a relaxing retreat to immerse yourself in technique and creative process or connect with the global quilting community during the renowned AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah, now twice a year.

How will you celebrate quilting?

Create your Paducah experience at paducah.travel/quilting.

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ARTS & Culture Paducah’s creative community inspires, educates and fosters connections through the arts. In the spirit of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, Paducah venues spotlight local creators and welcome the world to share culture and craft through exhibitions, workshops and performances.

The National Quilt Museum

Presenting the art of today’s quilters to new and expanding audiences worldwide. The 27,000-square-foot structure features three galleries highlighting a 500-piece contemporary collection of award-winning quilts and ever-changing thematic exhibitions that celebrate the talent and diversity of the global quilting community.

Workshops taught by world-class fiber art instructors and youth programming are offered year-round.

Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; open Sundays March–November, 1-5 PM $12 general admission; $16 guided tour admission; $11 seniors (62 and over); $5 students; under 12, free with adult. Guided tours available daily.

215 Jefferson St. • 270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.org

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Creative Capital See and shop the work of local artists at ART GALLERIES & COLLECTIVES throughout the city.

Fantastic Fibers at Yeiser Art Center

Tune in to the rhythm of Paducah’s local MUSIC SCENE at nightlife venues with weekly live entertainment events.

Find out what’s coming up at paducah.travel/event, spotlighting Paducah’s rich diversity of ongoing cultural offerings!

Lower Town Arts District

Paducah’s oldest neighborhood is famous for the award-winning Artist Relocation Program that prompted its colorful revitalization which continues today. The Arts District is populated with working artists, students, artists-in-residence and creative entrepreneurs who add to the City’s vibrant artistic landscape. Visit the Paducah.travel Calendar of Events for upcoming gallery exhibitions and openings, hands-on creative experiences and special events including the Lower Town Arts & Music Festival.

Jefferson St.-Park Ave., 3rd -9th Sts. 270.444.8690 • paducahmainstreet.org

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Arts & Culture Art Guild of Paducah

Cooperative gallery showcases diverse works created by visual artists living in Paducah and the surrounding region. Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-6 PM; Sun., 1-5 PM. 115 Market House Sq. 270.443.9420 • artguildofpaducah.org

The Carson Center

Paducah’s state-of-the-art performing arts center has been admired by audiences and performers alike. From Crosby, Stills & Nash to Kinky Boots, Shanghai Circus to STOMP, the Carson Center hosts touring Broadway productions, wellknown entertainers, dramas, dance and educational programming.

100 Kentucky Ave. Box Office: 270.450.4444 thecarsoncenter.org

Clemens Fine Arts Center/ Arts in Focus

Theatre and gallery of West Kentucky Community & Technical College hosts national touring and student productions on the main stage. Backstage Pass performances feature acoustic musicians in a casual coffeehouse setting.

4810 Alben Barkley Dr. • 270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery

Paducah Film Society’s Maiden Alley Cinema (MAC) is a cinematic art house featuring regular weekly screenings of foreign and independent films. Special film events include the River’s Edge International Film Festival, Film Brew, Faith in Film, Music @ MAC, 48 Hour Film Project and Cinema Systers Film Festival.

112 Maiden Alley 270.441.7007 • maidenalleycinema.com

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Market House Theatre

Nationally recognized, award-winning community theatre has produced musicals and comedies for more than five decades.

In addition to the Main Stage Series, the theatre’s popular programming includes a Youth/Family series, fall ghost tours and murder mystery dinners.

141 Kentucky Ave. (In the 1905 Market House) Box Office & Administration, 132 Market House Sq. 270.444.6828 • markethousetheatre.org

Paducah School of Art & Design

Visual arts education in photography, drawing, painting, 2D graphic design, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, metals and 3D design. A division of West Kentucky Community & Technical College, the campus in the Lower Town Arts District features a Master Artist Workshop Series, rotating exhibitions in the Ford Gallery and culinary art in the Kitchens Cafe.

2D & Graphic Design Building: 905 Harrison St. 270.534.3901 • paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

Paducah Symphony Orchestra

Under the direction of Maestro Raffaele Ponti, the orchestrain-residence at the Carson Center makes classical music come alive through an annual series of dynamic concerts. Encore Series performances feature the Symphony Choruses, Youth Orchestra and special guest artists. Business Office: 222 Kentucky Ave.; Performances: Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. 270.444.0065 • paducahsymphony.org

Paducah “Wall to Wall” Murals

Portraits from Paducah’s Past present a public art experience available at all hours. More than 50 life-sized murals and interpretive panels highlight Paducah’s creative connection and deep heritage as depicted by Robert Dafford.

Water St./Jefferson St. to Washington St. paducahwalltowall.com

PAPA Gallery

The Paducah Area Painters Alliance (PAPA) features a wide range of large and miniature original paintings by more than 100 regional artists. Mon.-Sat., March-October, 10 AM-5 PM; November-February, 10 AM-4 PM 124 Broadway 270.575.3544 • thepapagallery.com

Yeiser Art Center

Host of the international Fantastic Fibers and Art Through the Lens juried exhibits. Yeiser’s rotating exhibitions spotlight a diverse range of art forms, styles and techniques through works by regional and international artists. Tues.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM 200 Broadway (In the 1905 Market House) 270.442.2453 • theyeiser.org www.paducah.travel

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HISTORY Founded in 1827 by William Clark of Lewis & Clark Expedition fame, Paducah’s significant American heritage can be traced to the city’s strategic location at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

Riverfront “Wall to Wall” murals by the Dafford Mural Team weave the story of Paducah’s past and guide viewers to experiences and landmarks throughout the town.

Discover how Paducah played a pivotal role in American history from rivers to railroad transportation, the Civil War to civil rights, and beyond.

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Y River Discovery Center

Celebrate Paducah’s maritime legacy and lore with interactive, water-filled exhibits. Captain a towboat, pleasure watercraft or Coast Guard buoy tender through various scenarios in the new pilothouse simulator or take a turn behind the pilot wheel to experience river traffic at the Port of Paducah. Nautical/sciencethemed gift shop. Mon.-Sat., 9:30 AM-5 PM; open Sun. AprilNovember, 1-5 PM; $8 adults; $5 ages 3-12; $7 seniors.

Group rates available. 117 S. Water St. 270.575.9958 • riverdiscoverycenter.org

Whitehaven Welcome Center

Restored 1860s Southern mansion features period furnishings and memorabilia of Paducah native Alben Barkley, who served as Vice President under Harry Truman. Whitehaven is one of the finest Classical Revival residential structures in Kentucky and is the only historic home serving as an interstate Welcome Center. Lobby open 24 hours.

Welcome Center. Open Mon.Sat., 8 AM-4:30 PM; Free tours, Mon.-Sat., 2-4 PM. 1845 Lone Oak Rd. (I-24 Exit 7) 270.554.2077

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HISTORY Historical Markers & Landmarks

Paducah boasts more historical markers per capita than any other city in Kentucky. Landmarks include the Coke Plant, the legendary Chief Paduke statue; Wacinton, a Peter “Wolf” Toth carving of a Native American—part of the Trail of the Whispering Giants; Steam Locomotive No. 1518; and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. monument.

Explore Paducah and the greater region!

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Hotel Metropolitan

Restored 1908 historic hotel hosted famous African-American sports figures and entertainers, including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and B.B. King, prior to desegregation. The AfricanAmerican heritage museum is a “Save America’s Treasures” project. Tours available by appointment.

724 Oscar Cross Dr. 270.443.7918 • thehotelmetropolitan.org

Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum

An 1852 Greek Revival home and former residence of Gen. Lloyd Tilghman, CSA and West Point graduate, highlights western Kentucky’s unique role in the Civil War. Open April-November, Tues.-Sat., Noon-4 PM, and tours by appointment throughout the year. $5 adults; $1 ages 6-12.

631 Kentucky Ave. • 270.575.5477

Paducah Railroad Museum

A project of the Paducah Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society showcases equipment and memorabilia from the romantic past of America’s railroads. New simulator gives the sensation of riding in a locomotive cab. Open March-December, Wed.-Fri., Noon-4 PM; Sat.,10 AM-4 PM and by appointment. $6 adults; $3 ages 12 & under.

2nd & Washington Sts. 270.908.6451 • paducahrr.org

The William Clark Market House Museum

Artifacts from Paducah’s storied past are staged within the meticulously reconstructed elaborate gingerbread woodwork of an 1876 drugstore. Exhibits are changed annually.

Open March thru mid-December. Tues.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM. $5 adults; $1 ages 12 & under. Private tours by appointment.

121 S. 2nd St., Market House Sq. (In the 1905 Market House) 270.443.7759 • markethousemuseum.com

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Workshops & Creative Exper

Engage all the senses including your sense of creativity. A wealth of hands-on workshops await in Paducah from master classes to beginner-friendly learning opportunities spanning all creative interests.

Better Than Ever

Paint and create with a series of Do It Yourself (DIY) craft parties, open studio events and classes for adults and children.

3042C Lone Oak Rd. 270.210.9512 • betterthaneverhome.com

Board & Brush Creative Studio DIY studio specializing in personalized wood sign workshops.

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Participate in a group class, lecture or open studio, or schedule custom personalized instruction with local makers.

Save the date for master artist-led, multi-day events at AQS QuiltWeek, the National Quilt Museum and Paducah School of Art & Design.

Visit paducah.travel to preview upcoming workshops and many more workshop venues and available experiences!

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Mixed media haven features an array of art and craft workshops for the everyday artist. Favorite national and local instructors share the joy of creating and learning new techniques.

333 N. 9th St 270.443.0003 • ephemerapaducah.com

MAKE Paducah

Learn printmaking, painting, up-cycled craft and more.

Uninstructed MAKE time allows you to create on your own using a selection of creating surfaces, kits and materials.

628 Broadway 270.201.2474 • makepaducah.com www.paducah.travel

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The captivating natural landscape of the Four Rivers Region makes Paducah a prime setting for a variety of active pursuits. Nearby, Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley and Land Between the Lakes offer more than 3,000 miles of shoreline and abundant opportunities for birding, hiking, wildlife viewing and outdoor adventures.

Great Adventure

With alluring new amenities for boating and fishing including a TRANSIENT BOAT DOCK, Paducah is quickly becoming a top port stop on the “bucket list” journey known at the “Great Loop.”

Bob Noble Park

145-acre municipal park features Junior Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, skate park, picnic shelters, outdoor amphitheater, accessible nature trail, and more outdoor activites.

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Refer to the map in this guide for trails, golf courses and municipal parks and paducah.travel for more recreational and outdoor activities.

Greenway Trail

Walk, run or bike this scenic trail that stretches 4.6 miles connecting Historic Downtown to Bob Noble Park and Stuart Nelson Park’s disc golf course and dog park. The trail is open dawn to dusk for non-motorized traffic.

157 Stuart Nelson Park Rd. or 2915 Park Ave. or 600 Campbell St. (Expo Center) • paducahky.gov/greenway-trail

Port of Paducah

Scenic riverfront overlooks the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers. It is the site of historic markers, “Wall to Wall” murals, fireworks, concerts, festivals and visiting steamboat dockings. Ohio River Boat Launch and City of Paducah Transient Boat Dock are available just north of downtown and the Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center.

Riverfront at the foot of Broadway & Kentucky Ave.

Land Between the Lakes

Recreation activities include mountain biking and cycling, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, off-highway vehicle trails and water sports. Attractions include the Elk and Bison Prairie, Golden Pond Planetarium, Nature Station and The Homeplace, a 19th century working farm. USDA Forest Service National Recreation Area.

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Shopping Stroll tree-lined brick streets to discover one-of-a-kind local wares presented with artistic flair. Historic architecture houses an eclectic array of antique shops and interesting urban boutiques each with a story to tell and specialty to share.

Go from Main Street to mainstream shopping at Kentucky Oaks Mall, the area’s largest. With more than 100 stores in the mall vicinity, you’ll find many favorite national brands located just off Exit 4 on Interstate 24.

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Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Award-winning brewers, vintners and distillers are capturing unique flavor profiles that tap into local tradition and creative spirit.

Drink it all in!

Enjoy distinctive tasting facilities and taprooms where you can discover the creative process paired with expertly crafted beverages. Paducah is also home to restaurants and cocktail bars specializing in local libations, including two “Great Bourbon Bars of America” that honor Kentucky’s bourbon heritage.

Dry Ground Brewing Company

Microbrewery serving original craft beers and guest taps including classic brews and hard ciders. Located in the historic Coca-Cola Plant, a Paducah landmark. Mon.-Thurs., 3-11 PM; Fri., 3-midnight; Sat., Noon-midnight; Sun., 1-9 PM. 3121 Broadway, Suite A • 270.201.2096 • drygroundbrewing.com

Paducah Beer Werks

Award-winning craft brewery offers a diverse selection of house-made beers and ales housed in a refurbished Greyhound bus terminal. Tues.-Thurs., 11 AM-10 PM; Fri.-Sat., 11 AM-midnight 301 N. 4th St. • 270.933.1265

Paducah Distilled Spirits (The Moonshine Company) Discover western Kentucky’s moonshine legacy with a tour of antique and working whiskey stills in the Moonshine Museum.

Sample local flavors including Quilter’s Special (peach), Sweet Apple Shine, Lemonade and Strawberry.

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Purple Toad Winery

Tour the vineyard where Kentucky grapes are turned into awardwinning wines. Enjoy popular flavors in the tasting room including a variety of fruit and seasonal wines. Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 AM6:30 PM; Fri.-Sat., 10:30 AM-8 PM; Sun., 1-6 PM 4275 OId U.S. Hwy 45 • 270.554.0010 • purpletoadwinery.net

Silent Brigade Distillery

Distillers with a passion for bourbon and crafting spirits with local grains and ingredients. Enjoy tastings of Kentucky moonshine and a menu of handcrafted specialty cocktails.

Wed.-Fri., 6 PM-1 AM; Sat., 11 AM-2 AM. 426 Broadway • 270.709.3242 • silentbrigadedistillery.com

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Restaurants Creative chefs and restaurateurs have energized Paducah with dining experiences that reflect the diversity of the city and the authentic hospitality that has long been its hallmark. With food traditions that span generations and an artistic vibe that permeates the town, Paducah’s restaurants specialize in crafting memorable— and flavorful— food and drink.

Dine like a local!

Visit paducah.travel/dining to explore interactive listings of local restaurants and download the current Paducah Dining Guide.

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rants Savor Local Flavor

In Historic Downtown and beyond, encounter iconic culinary institutions including a diverse collection of BBQ joints purveying Paducah’s brand of western Kentucky barbecue.

There’s something for everyone whether you’re a foodie craving fresh takes on farm-to-table fare or a casual traveler seeking a taste of the familiar.

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Paducah is a vibrant city from any perspective!

Whether you choose to walk, bike or take a horse-drawn carriage or trolley, it is fun and easy to explore. Follow self-guided tour maps and regional heritage trails to encounter iconic murals, rich history and notable points of interest.

John’s Pass Carriage Service Tours

Tour Paducah to the sound of clopping horseshoes in a leisurely carriage ride along “Wall to Wall” murals and the brick sidewalks and tree-lined streets of Market House Square.

March 1-November 1, weather permitting and year-round by appointment. Carriage Corner at the Gazebo, 2nd St. & Broadway • 270.243.4365

Cell Phone Walking Tour

Just dial, listen and experience Paducah’s rich history through an audio tour of the many architectural treasures of earlier times, including Paducah’s pristinely-preserved churches.

270.854.3050

Lewis & Clark Eastern Legacy

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TRAILS Paducah “Wall to Wall”

Enjoy a self-guided public art tour of 50-plus life-sized murals by the Dafford Murals Team. Visit at your leisure to begin to understand how the rivers have shaped Paducah’s culture. Water St., Jefferson to Washington Sts., overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

Trolley Rides

Hop on board for a complimentary ride through Historic Downtown, Uppertown and the Lower Town Arts District.

April-August, Mon.-Fri., 8 AM-Noon, 1-4 PM; Sat., 9 AM-4 PM

U.S. Grant Trail Confluence Segment

Discover Civil War heritage sites and other points of interest that witnessed Ulysses Grant’s rise to fame in 1861. The Confluence Segment connects communities from Hannibal, Missouri to Paducah, Kentucky.

Experience Paducah!

Access more information at paducah.travel/tour including downloadable guides and additional listings.

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Festivals & Annual There’s always something to celebrate in Paducah!

Festivals and events honor heritage and culture, marking each season with celebration.

Spring

Dogwood Trail Celebration | Beautiful Residential Neighborhoods

Mid-April

Spring AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah | Convention & Expo Center April 24-27, 2019 • April 22-25, 2020 Lower Town Arts & Music Festival | Lower Town Arts District May 17-18, 2019 • May 15-16, 2020

Cinema Systers Film Festival | Maiden Alley Cinema

May 24-26, 2019

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Paducah Events

Preview a full calendar of upcoming events at paducah.travel/event including ongoing exhibitions, hands-on workshops and weekly live music events.

Events Summer

PaBREWcah Beer Fest | Historic Downtown | June 1, 2019 Paducah Chiefs Baseball | Brooks Stadium | June & July Riverfront Rod Run | Historic Downtown June 1, 2019 • June 6, 2020

Independence Day Celebration | Paducah Riverfront | July 4 Live Harness Racing | Bluegrass Downs

June 14-July 14, 2019

McCracken County Fair | Carson Park June 24-29, 2019 • June 22-27, 2020

Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration

Uppertown & Historic Downtown • August 1-8, 2019

Paducah 48 Hour Film Project | Maiden Alley Cinema August 9-11, 2019 • August 14-16, 2020 www.paducah.travel

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Festivals & Annual Events

Fall

Labor Day Parade | Historic Downtown

September 2, 2019 • September 7, 2020

Fall AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah | Convention & Expo Center

September 11-14, 2019

Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Show | Carson Park September 19-21, 2019 • September 17-19, 2020

Paducah Dragon Boat Festival | Paducah Riverfront September 21, 2019 • September 19, 2020 Barbecue on the River Historic Downtown September 26-28, 2019 September 24-26, 2020

Maiden Alley Oktoberfest

Maiden Alley & Paducah Riverfront October 19, 2019 October 17, 2020

Winter

River’s Edge International Film Festival | Maiden Alley Cinema November 8-10, 2019

Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade | Historic Downtown November 11

Christmas in Paducah

Historic Downtown & Noble Park November & December

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LODGING Unique lodging options highlight Paducah’s authentic sense of place. Find your perfect retreat in a richly appointed boutique hotel within a restored historic building or in a contemporary artist’s studio just steps away from attractions, restaurants and shops.

If familiarity is more your style, Paducah has nearly 30 national branded hotels just waiting to serve you.

Find comfort and quality with an array of amenities, including swimming pools, on-site fitness centers, meeting space and much more, to suit your lodging preferences.

Book your stay!

Explore interactive listings at paducah.travel/hotels featuring detailed amenity information for hotels, unique lodging, campgrounds and RV parks.

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Hotels/Motels America’s Best Value Inn

5125 Cairo Rd. • 270.575.9605 • americasbestvalueinn.com

Auburn Place Hotel & Suites

3994 Hinkleville Rd. • 270.444.7667 • midamcorp.com/appad.html

Baymont Inn

5300 Cairo Rd. • 270.443.4343 • • baymontinns.com

Best Western

2960 Husband Rd. • 270.443.2323 • bestwesternpaducah.com

Budget Inn

2701 H. C. Mathis Dr. • 270.443.5500

Candlewood Suites

3940 Coleman Crossing Cir. • 270.442.3969 • candlewoodsuites.com

Comfort Inn

5135 Cairo Rd. • 270.442.4191

Country Inn & Suites

145 McBride Lane • 270.442.2201 • countryinn.com

Courtyard by Marriott

3835 Technology Dr. • 270.442.3600 • marriott.com

Days Inn

3901 Hinkleville Rd. • 270.442.7500 • daysinn.com

Deluxe Inn

1234 Broadway • 270.443.8401

Drury Inn

3975 Hinkleville Rd • 270.443.3313 • druryhotels.com

Drury Suites

2930 James Sanders Blvd. • 270.441.0024 • druryhotels.com

Econolodge

5120 Hinkleville Rd. • 270.558.5955 • econolodgepaducahky.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites

3950 Coleman Crossing Cir. • 270.442.1700 • marriott.com/pahfi

Hampton Inn & Suites

3901 Coleman Crossing Cir. • 270.442.0200 • paducahsuites.hamptoninn.com

Hickory House Inn

2504 Bridge St. • 270.442.1601

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

3996 Hinkleville Rd. • 270.442.8874 • 800.HOLIDAY • ihg.com

Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront

600 N. 4th St. • 270.366.7614 • holidayinn.com

Homewood Suites

3925 Coleman Crossing Cir. • 270.443.0009 • homewoodsuites.hilton.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites

3960 Coleman Crossing Cir. • 270.443.4800 • laquintapaducah.com

Noble Lodge & Inn

727 Joe Clifton Dr. • 270.444.8885

Pear Tree Inn

5006 Hinkleville Rd. • 270.444.7200 • druryhotels.com

Quality Suites

2880 James Sanders Blvd. • 270.442.2080 • qualitysuites.com

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Historic Lower Midtown Lone Downtown Town Oak

South Side

I-24 exit 3

I-24 exit 4

I-24 exit 11

Hotels/Motels Red Roof Inn

5106 Cairo Rd. • 270.442.1616 • 800.424.6423 • choicehotels.com

Residence Inn Paducah

3900 Coleman Crossing Cir. • 270.444.3966 • 800.331.3131 • marriott.com

Super 8

5001 Hinkleville Rd. • 270.442.3334 • 800.800.8000 • super8.com

Travelers Inn & Suites

2550 Lone Oak Rd. • 270.554.1626 • travelerssuites.webs.com

Westowne Inn

3901 Hinkleville Rd. • 270.442.5666

Unique Lodging

Unique Lodging 1857 Guest House

127 Market House Square • 270.933.1857 • the1857hotel.com

1857 Hotel

210 Kentucky Avenue • 270.933.1857 • the1857hotel.com

1895 Washington Hotel

1310 Broadway • 270.978.1202 • 1895washingtonhotel.com

Broadway Bed & Breakfast

217 Broadway, Suite 200 • 310.200.7700

The Loft at Ephemera

333 N. 9th St. • 270.443.0003 • ephemerapaducah.com/theloft

Market House Theatre Guest Apartments 132 Market House Sq. • 270.444.6828 ext. 107

Mavhouse B&B

334 N. 8th St. • 731.217.2206

Paducah Harbor Plaza Condos

117 N. 2nd St. • 270.442.2698 • 800.719.7799 • phplaza.com

Pinecone Retreat

421 N. 7th St. • 270.443.0895

Campgrounds

Campgrounds Duck Creek RV Park

2540 John Puryear Dr. • 270.415.0404 • duckcreekrv.com

Fern Lake Campground

5535 Cairo Rd. • 270.444.7939 • fernlakecampground.net

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TRANSPORTATION

& Services

Bicycle Rentals Bike World

809 Joe Clifton Dr. • 270.442.0751 • bikeworldky.com

Hooper’s Outdoor Center

219 Broadway • 270.443.0019 • hoopersoutdoorcenter.com

Car Rentals Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3168 Park Ave. 800.RENTACAR - C • 270.442.7888 - L • enterprise.com 2515 Irvin Cobb Drive 800.RENTACAR - C • 270.444.5223 - L • enterprise.com

Hertz Rent A Car - Airport

2901 Fisher Rd. at U.S. Highway 60 800.654.3131 - C • 270.744.6000 - L • hertz.com

National Car Rental - Airport

2901 Fisher Rd. at U.S. Highway 60 270.744.0300 - L • 888.826.6890 - C • nationalcar.com

FLYING SERVICES Barkley Regional Airport - PAH

Daily United Express round- trip flights to Chicago.

2901 Fisher Rd. at U.S. Highway 60 United 800.241.6522 • barkleyregional.com

Midwest Aviation

Charter aircraft service.

200 Hardy Roberts Dr. 270.744.8600 • midwest-aviation.com 34

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HOSPITALS Baptist Health Paducah

2501 Kentucky Ave. • 270.575.2100 • baptisthealth.com/paducah

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital

1530 Lone Oak Rd. • 270.444.2444 • mercy.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Greyhound Bus Lines

2719 Irvin Cobb Dr. • 270.442.2706 • greyhound.com

Lyft RideShare

Download the app to reserve a ride.

Paducah Area Transit System

850 Harrison St. • 270.444.8700 • paducahtransit.com

RIVER ACCESS City of Paducah Transient Boat Dock

500 N. Riverfront • Reservations: dockwa.com paducahky.gov/paducah-transient-boat-dock Mon.-Fri., 270.538.9849; Sat. & Sun., 270.816.5607

Ohio River Boat Launch (public)

275 Burnett St. • 270.444.8508 paducahky.gov/ohio-river-boat-launch

Taxi Service Blue Dot Taxi Company

270.215.1282 • bluedotcab.com

PATS Dial-A-Ride

Schedule transportation or airport service 24 hours in advance.

850 Harrison St. 270.444.8700 • paducahtransit.com

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Ohio River Boat Launch (public)

20 14 Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center

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Arts & Culture

1 Carson Center 2 Clemens Fine Arts Center 3 Maiden Alley Cinema 4 Market House Theatre 5 National Quilt Museum 6 Paducah School of Art & Design 7 "Wall to Wall" Floodwall Murals 8 Yeiser Art Center

History

9 Paducah Railroad Museum Tilghman House & 10 Lloyd Civil War Museum 11 River Discovery Center 12 Whitehaven Welcome Center Clark Market 13 Wm. House Museum Hotel/Motel

14 America's Best Value Inn 15 Auburn Place Hotel & Suites 16 Baymont Inn 17 Best Western

18 Budget Inn 19 Candlewood Suites 20 Comfort Inn 21 Country Inn & Suites 22 Courtyard by Marriott 23 Days Inn 24 Deluxe Inn 25 Drury Inn 26 Drury Suites 27 Econolodge 28 Fairfield Inn & Suites

29 Hampton Inn & Suites 30 Hickory House Inn 31 Holiday Inn Express 32 Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront 33 Homewood Suites 34 La Quinta Inn & Suites 35 Noble Lodge & Inn 36 Pear Tree Inn 37 Quality Suites 38 Red Roof Inn 39 Residence Inn

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40 Super 8 41 Travelers Inn & Suites 42 Westowne Inn

50 Paducah Harbor Plaza 51 Pinecone Retreat

Unique Lodging

52 Chamber of Commerce 53 City Hall 54 Convention & Visitors Bureau 53 55 Courthouse 56 Library 57 Post Office

43 1857 Guest House 44 1857 Hotel 45 1895 Washington Hotel 46 Broadway Bed & Breakfast 47 The Loft at Ephemera House Theatre 48 Market Guest Apartments 49 Mavhouse B&B

City Landmarks

Event Planning & Groups

Become one of our coming attractions! Paducah’s creative culture sets the stage for engaging group tours, successful meetings and memorable events.

The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales team is your concierge to all that Paducah offers.

The Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center offers over 90,000 square feet of flexible meeting space under one roof including a drive-in capable exhibit hall. Conveniently located in Historic Downtown with a brand new convention hotel just steps away.

270.408.1346 • paducahconventions.com

Enhance your itinerary with experiential tours designed exclusively for group tours, meeting attendees and family reunions.

Visit Paducah.travel/plan for a complete facility listing and event planner toolkit.

VISITORS GUIDE 2019-2020 Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Tourism.

Paducah Signature Experiences

Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau 128 Broadway • Paducah, Kentucky 42001 1.800.PADUCAH • www.paducah.travel

A variety of smaller MEETING FACILITIES range from historic spaces, hotels and beautiful parks to high-tech performing arts venues that are adaptable to your needs be it a WEDDING, REUNION or BUSINESS EVENT. Paducah also has top-notch sports venues and a reputation for hosting a variety of successful sporting events and tournaments.

Find your

inspiration!

www.paducah.travel

Event Planning & Groups

Become one of our coming attractions! Paducah’s creative culture sets the stage for engaging group tours, successful meetings and memorable events.

The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales team is your concierge to all that Paducah offers.

The Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center offers over 90,000 square feet of flexible meeting space under one roof including a drive-in capable exhibit hall. Conveniently located in Historic Downtown with a brand new convention hotel just steps away.

270.408.1346 • paducahconventions.com

Enhance your itinerary with experiential tours designed exclusively for group tours, meeting attendees and family reunions.

Visit Paducah.travel/plan for a complete facility listing and event planner toolkit.

VISITORS GUIDE 2019-2020 Paid in part by the Kentucky Department of Tourism.

Paducah Signature Experiences

Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau 128 Broadway • Paducah, Kentucky 42001 1.800.PADUCAH • www.paducah.travel

A variety of smaller MEETING FACILITIES range from historic spaces, hotels and beautiful parks to high-tech performing arts venues that are adaptable to your needs be it a WEDDING, REUNION or BUSINESS EVENT. Paducah also has top-notch sports venues and a reputation for hosting a variety of successful sporting events and tournaments.

Find your

inspiration!

www.paducah.travel