Paducah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paducah
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Discover why this energetic riverside city has a worldwide reputation for arts and crafts, which are inspired by a rich American heritage and beautiful waterways.

Paducah is an internationally recognised creative hub with a thriving arts district and historically rich landmarks. Located at the heart of America’s breathtaking inland waterways at the confluence of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, Paducah has witnessed national history since its early 19th-century foundation. Its captivating stories are chronicled in magnificent architecture and heritage sites.

Check out Paducah’s Historic Downtown to wander through streets lined by elegant 19th-century buildings and monumental landmarks. The city’s fascinating timeline can be followed in its museums, interactive exhibits and murals. From the riverside region’s earliest inhabitants to the city’s settlement by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the River Discovery Centre provides an insight into Paducah’s long history.

Visit the Market House Museum and admire its 1905 façade. Learn the city’s role in the Civil War at the Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum. Civil rights history comes to life at the Hotel Metropolitan, which celebrates the lives of its famous African-American guests during the segregation era.

Find out how Paducah earned the title of UNESCO Creative City when you explore its revitalised Lower Town Arts District. One of two U.S cities of Crafts and Folk Art in the internationally recognised network, Paducah is a cultural centre with boundless exhibitions, workshops and performances. Visit the National Quilt Museum to experience this charming local tradition and head to one of the city’s art centres and galleries to check out contemporary cultural offerings. You might catch a performance by the Paducah Symphony Orchestra or see a show at the Market House Theatre.

Experience some of the city’s natural surroundings by exploring thePaducah Riverfront and hiking and boating destinations at nearby lakes and wildlife reserves.

Paducah is located halfway between Nashville and St. Louis in southwestern Kentucky. Fly to Paducah's Barkley Regional Airport, which has daily non-stop flights to and from Chicago O'Hare, or fly to Nashville International Airport and drive 2 hours to reach Paducah. The city’s riverfront downtown can easily be explored on foot. Alternatively, catch the trolleybus between April and September. Visit at any time of the year or plan to be in the city for the AQS QuiltWeek events in April.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paducah

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paducah

3 out of 5
3960 Coleman Crossing Cir, Paducah, KY
The price is AU$194 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$194
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Paducah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paducah
Drury Inn & Suites Paducah

Drury Inn & Suites Paducah

3 out of 5
2930 James Sanders Blvd, Paducah, KY
The price is AU$172 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$172
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Paducah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Drury Inn & Suites Paducah
Comfort Inn Paducah I-24

Comfort Inn Paducah I-24

2.5 out of 5
5135 Cairo Rd, Paducah, KY
The price is AU$143 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$143
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paducah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Comfort Inn Paducah I-24
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Cozy Hideaway with King Bed, Pond & Firepit

Cozy Hideaway with King Bed, Pond & Firepit

Paducah
Stay at this cabin in Paducah. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Historic Apple Valley Roadside Attraction ...
Cozy Hideaway with King Bed, Pond & Firepit
6-bdrm house, complete renovation, 1 mile from historic downtown, quilt museum

6-bdrm house, complete renovation, 1 mile from historic downtown, quilt museum

Paducah
Stay at this vacation home in Paducah. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Wacinton Sculpture and Carson Park are located ...
6-bdrm house, complete renovation, 1 mile from historic downtown, quilt museum
Once Upon a Time Cottage, home away from home.  Dog friendly, close to downtown

Once Upon a Time Cottage, home away from home. Dog friendly, close to downtown

Paducah
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Paducah. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil ...
Once Upon a Time Cottage, home away from home. Dog friendly, close to downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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