ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Paducah Wall to Wall Murals
100 Broadway Street • Paducah, KY 42001
Overlooking Ohio & Tennessee Rivers
270-519-1321
Muralist Robert Dafford has brought Paducah's rich history to life on the downtown floodwall. These beautiful murals have interpretive panels that describe the content. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Alben W. Barkley Museum (circa 1852)
533 Madison • Paducah, KY 42003
270-534-8264
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this magnificent home was once the home of Captain William Smedley and is filled with period exhibits and furnishings. Guided tours are available from 1-4 on Saturday and Sunday afternoons or by appointment. mapWhitehaven Mansion (circa 1860)
1845 Lone Oak Road • Paducah, KY 42003
270-554-2077
This historical landmark is a classical revival Victorian home and features a second floor room filled with memorabilia of Alben W. Barkley, Vice President under Harry Truman. It now serves as the official Welcome Center. Tours are available. map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Legendary Chief Paduke Statue (circa 1909)
North 19th Street at Jefferson Street
270-362-1893
Sculptured by Lorado Taft, this sculpture honors the friendly chief of Chickasaw Indians whose name graces this city. Paducah lived and hunted in this area until the 1818 Jackson Purchase.
Libraries & Research Centers
McCracken County Public Library
555 Washington Street • Paducah, KY 42003
270-442-2510
This library provides current and high demand materials in a variety of formats plus offers genealogy research services and programs. map
Museums & Galleries
Museum of the American Quilter's Society
215 Jefferson Street • Paducah, KY 42002
Historic Downtown
270-442-8856
Known as the largest quilt museum in the world, this state-of-the-art museum features over 150 quilts on display as well as changing exhibits of new and antique quilts. A gift shop and book store are on site. The museum is open Monday through Saturday year round except for major holidays. Open on Sundays from April to October. more... mapPaducah Railroad Museum
300 Third Street • Paducah, KY 42003
Third and Washington Streets
270-442-4032
This railroad history museum contains a variety of railroad artifacts and memorabilia including lanterns, lights, books, maps, vintage telegraph and telephone equipment, and diesel control stands. Open Saturday from 10-4. mapPAPA Gallery, The
124 Broadway • Paducah, KY 42003
270-527-3607
Over 80 local artists, with original works available in a wide variety of styles including oils, acrylic, watercolors, pastel, pencil, and collage, are represented at this gallery. Four new shows are presented each year at PAPA, which stands for Paducah Area Painters Alliance. mapRiver Heritage Museum
117 South Water Street • Paducah, KY 42003
Historic Downtown
270-575-9958
Located in Paducah's oldest standing downtown building, this museum features a model steamboat display and an oil painting exhibit by local artist Polly Newman. Special exhibits and tours are also offered throughout the year. mapTilghman Civil War Museum
631 Kentucky Avenue • Paducah, KY 42003
270-575-1870
Located in the restored home of Confederate General Lloyd Tilghman, this museum is filled with Civil War exhibits. In addition, it offers a variety of lectures and programs. mapYeiser Art Center
200 Broadway • Paducah, KY 42003
270-442-2453
Changing historic and contemporary arts and crafts exhibits from regional, national, and international collections are featured at this art center. Admission is charged for non-members. map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Bob Noble Park
2915 Park Avenue • Paducah, KY 42003
270-444-8539
This 125 acre municipal park offers a variety of features and activities including picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, an Olympic size swimming pool, water slide, and baseball fields. mapDemonstration & Trial Garden
3600 Coleman Road • Paducah, KY 42003
270-247-1643
This beautiful garden venue features an herb garden, sunflower garden, a working greenhouse and pergola, shrub and perennial borders, and U.K. trial beds. map
Tours & Cruises
Annie's Horsedrawn Carriage Rides
Market House Square at Broadway Street
270-841-0840
Tour historic downtown Paducah in a beautiful horse drawn carriage every Friday and Saturday evening.
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