Paducah

As a UNESCO Creative City, Paducah welcomes artists from around the world to share culture and craft through attractions, workshops and performances. The Yeiser Art Centre, Maiden Alley Cinema and Gallery, Market House Theatre, Clemens Fine Art Centre and the Carson Centre all contribute to Paducah's diversity of ongoing cultural offerings ranging from live theatre to exhibitions, art films and classical performances by the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. The National Quilt Museum stands as a monument to the city’s reverence for arts and crafts.

Paducah has Wall to Wall Floodwall Murals one of Paducah most popular attractions the 50 painted panels are the work of Robert Dafford a renowned muralist. Telling the story of Paducah’s history in bright, detailed form, making for a fun self-guided tour.

At the heart of the USA’s inland waterways, the Ohio River contributes to the flow of Paducah's energy and fascinating history. Its impact on the area’s character is captured at River Discovery Centre, where visitors learn about everything from the city’s earliest inhabitants to modern life on the river.

From the Civil War to civil rights, Paducah's narrative is intricately connected to U.S. history. Visit the Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum to learn about Paducah's pivotal role during the war, and then take a tour of a heritage museum.