Paducah Wall to Wall Murals 100 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42003, Overlooking Ohio & Tennessee Rivers, 270-554-3589, 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. 

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. 

Whitehaven 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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Paducah 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.  

PAPA 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. 

River 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. 

Tilghman 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. 

Yeiser 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. more... 

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. 

Demonstration & 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. 

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.