Paducah Creative City

08/22/2024

🌲 Become one with the earth and plan your stay at one of the RV parks or campgrounds in Paducah! Only within fifteen miles away from Paducah hotspots, these landscapes are sure to connect you to your wild side 🥾 Discover your next adventure at the link below!

Surround yourself with peaceful natural landscapes of western Kentucky, all conveniently located within Paducah. RV Parks and Campgrounds have a reputation for outstanding hospitality, comforting amenities and close proximity to area attractions!

08/21/2024

Paducah, KY, is home to some of the tastiest, most creative dishes in America — and what better way to enjoy these culinary works of art than under a clear blue sky? Numerous restaurants and eateries around Paducah offer outdoor and patio-style seating, allowing you to not only enjoy the flavorful concoctions courtesy of the city’s culinary artists but also bask in the historic and imaginative culture that has defined Paducah for generations. Learn more and reserve your table today -

Paducah, Kentucky's culinary scene is as creative and diverse as its culture. Explore our directory of local restaurants where local flavor is served with authentic Southern hospitality!

08/20/2024

🖌️ The murals sprinkled throughout Paducah's creative hubs are just one way to discover the talent of Paducah natives and visitors. With this interactive map, you can celebrate the arts and snap photos along the way! Don't forget to use as you share your favorites.

Celebrate the mural art experience in Paducah, Kentucky! Follow this self-guided route for a walking, biking our driving tour of the murals of . Photograph and share your favorites, showing some love for these incredible mural artists by including artist credit on social media. F...

08/19/2024

💙 This Week in Paducah:

🙀 Maiden Alley Cinema CatVideoFest, raising funds for The McGangsters
🎤 Comedy Open Mic Night at Dry Ground Brewing Company
🥣 The Empty Bowls Project at Paducah Convention Center
✨ TwinTuitives Readings at Wildhair Studios' Rock Shop

🔗 Find more information and events at www.paducah.travel!

08/16/2024

👋🏼 As you shop and dine your way through downtown Paducah, be sure to stop into the Visitors Bureau at 128 Broadway! We are excited to share our favorite parts of this Creative City with you.

🚙 Want to plan a Paducah trip? Request a visitors guide at www.paducah.travel!

08/15/2024

🩵 We're looking forward to the creative energy and fun activities this weekend! 👀 Will we see you there?

08/15/2024

👏🏼 Did you hear? Paducah's Hotel Metropolitan received a $1.34M Humanities in Place grant from the Mellon Foundation! Grant funds will help preserve the hotel's authentic cultural heritage and expand upon its offerings to tell the story of Paducah's African American history.

🩵 Plan your own trip to Paducah to visit Hotel Metropolitan at www.paducah.travel!

08/14/2024

Whether you’re scoring triple-doubles on the hardwood or playing to the whistle on a modern, state-of-the-art pitch, athletes of all skill levels can enjoy the thrill of competition in Paducah, KY! A variety of world-class venues — plus convenient lodging and delicious dining options — make this vibrant, creative city the perfect spot for your team’s next tournament. Learn more and book your games today - https://www.paducah.travel/sports/sports-facilities/

08/13/2024

☀️ Want to get to know your Creative City? Take a walk or bike ride through its many tours and trails! You'll encounter Paducah's murals, historical architecture, and more.
🔗 Discover your next adventure at www.paducah.travel!

Tour Paducah, Kentucky at your leisure with a horsedrawn carriage, trolley ride or self-guided driving and walking tours. Explore history on regional heritage trails or the outdoors on scenic hikes in and around Paducah.

08/12/2024

🕶 This week in Paducah:

🎻 Thursdays at The Grand Lodge on Fifth
🎶 Live music at Dry Ground Brewing Company and Paducah Beer Werks
🎭 Kids Creative Arts Street Fair with Market House Theatre

🔗 Find more information and fun events at www.paducah.travel/events!

08/09/2024

🕔 Whether you're a local or an historian interested in visiting Paducah, there is plenty to discover about this Creative City's past. Itching to learn more? Visit the link below to go back in time and unlock Paducah's significant American heritage.

Founded in 1827, Paducah, Kentucky's significant American heritage is reflected and preserved in architecture, museums and more. Learn more about local landmarks, historic attractions and regional heritage trails!

08/08/2024

❤️ On this 8th of August, Paducah is proud to honor the friends and families coming home to celebrate in our Creative City. Find a full schedule of events for Paducah's 8th of August Emancipation Celebration at https://bit.ly/3yr3tSC.

08/06/2024

Organize a work gathering attendees will talk about for years. With more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, the Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center is equipped to accommodate conventions and seminars of all sizes. Plus, flexible and adaptable floor plans give you the freedom to plan a truly creative event that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Learn more about this expansive venue and plan your event today -

Enjoy approximately 100,000 square feet, a true convention complex, all under one roof! The Paducah McCracken County Convention & Expo Center is set along the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers in historic downtown and adjacent to the Lower Town Arts District. The Julian Carroll Convent...

08/06/2024

🏆 Paducah is being represented in two different categories for Southern Living's 2025 South's Best Reader's Choice Awards!

Strickland's Seafood is up for Seafood Dives with Harned's Drive-In and Starnes Bar-B-Q in the running for Barbecue Joints. Be sure to vote for your favorites at the link below by August 21.

🎉 Congratulations to these establishments!

No one knows the South better than our Southern Living family, so cast your vote on the places that represent the best of Southern culture and hospitality. Here's your chance to vote for the South's Best 2025.

08/05/2024

☀️ This week in Paducah:

🎉 8th of August Emancipation Celebrations

🚎 African American Heritage Tour with Paducah Historical Preservation Group, Inc.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Bend and Book Yoga with True North Yoga at McCracken County Public Library

🎶 Live music at Paducah Beer Werks

Find more information and events at www.paducah.travel/events!

08/01/2024

🎉 Paducah Creative City can’t wait to host Groundswell Summit in 2025! Plan your next meeting or convention in Paducah at www.paducah.travel/meetings.

07/31/2024

📍 Paducah's Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration is right around the corner! Looking for ways to celebrate? Find the itinerary and other events for this day of commemoration at the link below.

Pay tribute to Paducah's African American heritage during the annual 8th of August Emancipation Celebration! African Americans in Paducah have traditionally observed this day in commemoration of their ancestors' emancipation from slavery. As featured on Paducah "Wall to Wall" Murals, this event orig...

07/30/2024

👋🏼 Searching for a reason to visit downtown Paducah? Read the article below to see why World Atlas named Paducah one of seven towns in Kentucky with the best downtown areas! Then, plan your own trip at www.paducah.travel.

Kentucky towns such as Bardstown, Berea, La Grange, and more have fantastic downtown areas filled with history and wonderful shops.

07/29/2024

🤍 Find live music, celebrations, film events and more this week in Paducah! Discover more at www.paducah.travel/events.

07/26/2024

⚾️The 2024 Olympics begin in Paris tonight, but Paducah made its own sports dreams a reality this week with the groundbreaking of the Paducah Sports Park! Opening in 2025, this multi-field facility will welcome teams and families from all over the region to our Creative City.

07/23/2024

🚢 ✍🏼 Paducah was recently featured in a piece from Matador Network, and we couldn't be more excited! Read about seeing Paducah for the first time through Morgane Croissant's eyes as she takes audiences on a journey filled with cuisine, history and creativity.

🔗 Plan your own trip to Paducah at www.paducah.travel!

Paducah, KY, one of very few UNESCO Creative Cities, is a colorful little town with lots to see and do, especially if you like the arts.

07/23/2024

😍 The National Quilt Museum's exhibits are a must-see. Check them out before they're gone! 👀

Two beautiful daughters. Three exemplary cats. And, creates beautifully intricate pieces like this. Karen K Stone is a delight.

Come get a sense of her personality by seeing her playful, abstract (and sometimes improvised) quilts currently showing in her exhibition "Purpose + Passion," which runs through Aug. 6.

Purchase tickets to the museum here: https://bit.ly/NQMtickets

Shown: Karen with quilt "Vincent"

07/22/2024

🩵 Be sure to show us how you spend your week in Paducah using ! Find more information and events at www.paducah.travel/events.

07/19/2024

😸 A very special visitor stopped in to say hi! George said his visit to Paducah has been purr-fect, filled with plenty of pets from new friends. We love seeing your furry companions while you roam downtown Paducah!

🐾 Plan your next pet-friendly stay at www.paducah.travel!

07/18/2024

This week, our late Executive Director Mary Hammond was honored by Destinations International with the Destination Leadership award. Her passion for Paducah and connection to the global creative culture made a beautiful and enduring impact on the tourism industry. Mary’s nephew accepted the award on her behalf. Thank you, Destinations International, and thank you, Mary. ♥️

07/17/2024

As a group of career-driven go-getters, you and your colleagues know organization is the key to success — you cannot leave anything up to chance. The experts in Paducah, KY, could not agree more and have put together a helpful guide for groups exploring this Creative City. The Group Planner Toolkit is filled with resources including group-friendly dining, accommodations and experiences, ensuring you always have a spot picked out to gather between meetings. Contact Director of Sales Lynda Peters-Jones and plan your trip today.

Paducah's culinary community accommodates groups of all sizes and tastes. Savor local flavor in Paducah including group-friendly restaurants and venues listed below!

07/16/2024

📍 Explore and discover more of Paducah with Paducah Ambassador Kim Blaisdell! Take a ride through Midtown and enjoy the sights, history and monuments using this blog as your guide. Then, document your own journey with pics using !

Go for a spin through Midtown with a Paducah Ambassador Certified Tour Guide! Allow historically significant points of interest and the newest local experiences to pique your interest in this notable Paducah neighborhood. Walk the wall or drive the neighborhoods to uncover Paducah's greatest st...

07/15/2024

🌀 From movies to culinary experiences, this week's events highlight the creativity in every corner of Paducah.

🔗 Find more information and activities at www.paducah.travel/events!

07/12/2024

🎨 Thank you to Jay Dick with Americans for the Arts for speaking at the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce's annual "Salute to the Arts" breakfast! Paducah's nonprofit arts and culture attractions generated over $36 Million in economic impact for the community in 2022.

Paducah is proud to have joined Louisville and Lexington to represent Kentucky in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study. Learn more about Paducah's results at https://www.paducah.travel/partnership/visitor-industry/

07/10/2024

Got a gap in your planner? Filling the time between breakout sessions might take a little… creativity. Thankfully, that’s where Paducah, KY, excels. Here, Signature Experiences provide exciting, hands-on encounters that immerse you and your colleagues in the spirit and history of this one-of-a-kind community. Try your hand at the fiber arts at the National Quilt Museum. Relive the stories of the 20th century’s most recognizable African American figures through Ms. Maggie’s Memories at the Hotel Metropolitan. Put yourselves behind the pilot wheel and navigate bustling river traffic at the Inland Waterways Museum. See the many creative ways Paducah can bridge the downtime for you and your colleagues — learn more and plan your trip - https://www.paducah.travel/groups/paducah-signature-experiences/