Paducah (/pəˈduːkə/) is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. The largest city in the Jackson Purchase region, it is located at the confluence of the Tennessee and the Ohio rivers, halfway between St. Louis, Missouri, to the northwest and Nashville, Tennessee, to the southeast. The population was 24,864 in 2015, down from 25,024 during the 2010 U.S. Census. Twenty blocks of the city's downtown have been designated as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The National Quilt Museum is a nationally recognized art museum that exhibits the finest fiber art in the world. In an average year, the museum is visited by quilters and art lovers from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. Our exhibits rotate throughout the year so they will be different every time you visit. The museum is an eight-time TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner and a two time TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winner. If you enjoy art museum's you will love The National Quilt Museum.
Paducah is fortune to have such a gem to draw visitors from far and wide There are changing exhibitions along with a permanent collection -plenty of parking and a gift shop too An hour would suffice for most folks to visit
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I had heard of this winery before but never visited. As we were on our way to Metropolis we decided to stop and am I ever so glad we did!!!. This place was great, the staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and engaging. The amount of different wines was unmatched compared to the many other wineries I have visited. I had recently stocked up on wine at the Tennessee wine festival but that didn't stop me from coming with 7 bottles from here. I am already planning a day trip with my girlfriends as part of my birthday celebration next month. It didn't hurt any that we caught them while having the customer appreciation sale of 20% off.
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Murals painted on floodwalls depicting the history of the Paducah area.
Stretching on the barrier walls separating the town from the Ohio River is a wonderful array of murals telling the story of the history of Paducah Well worth a stroll- there are some benches on the river side to picnic or rest
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This wonderful Museum, Paducah's oldest and ONLY general history Museum, is housed in the block long 1905 Market House in the center of Paducah's historic downtown area. The Museum houses some of the finest and most unusual artifacts in the area, which illustrate Paducah's rich cultural and historic heritage. Explore a time line beginning with Native American residents, through Paducah's founding by famous explorer William Clark in 1827, and view the original hand drawn town maps and land grants signed by Clark. A superb, colorful Old Paris wedding vase, given as a wedding present to Clark by the Marquis deLafayette, is also on display. Also experience the magnificence of the complete DuBois Robertson Drug Store golden oak woodwork interior... a hand carved masterpiece from 1877...and gaze through the colorful panes of the original stained glass windows. On permanent display is the town's first motorized fire truck (a 1913 LaFrance!) Experience an extensive Civil War display including furniture used by the Lincoln's, as well as Generals US Grant and Lew Wallace while they were in Paducah (Wallace was of Ben Hur fame.) A very special quilt made by Mrs Robert E Lee is also on display. A Kentucky Orphan's reunion ribbon insignia display is always a favorite, as well as elaborate hoop skirt dresses, beautiful rosewood furniture and a stately antique lamp with pigeon's blood shade, once owned by Paducahan John T Scopes' grandmother (of the Scopes Monkey Trial fame.) A 'Kentucky Headline' exhibit depicts the sad plight of Floyd Collins, who was tragically trapped and died in a cave. The story caught the breathless attention of the nation in 1925. Our 'Hall of Heroes', designed in 2013, honors Paducah firefighters, law enforcement and military personnel. Newly opened in 2014 is the Alben W. Barkley Memorial Room, honoring the Paducah area native who was 35th Vice President under Harry S. Truman. The exhibit is in a separate room, and devoted entirely to personal artifacts and belongings of Barkley, including his 1898 'surrey with the fringe on top', his inaugural tophat, as well as lovely, century old furniture from the home in Paducah, called 'ANGLES'. The first ever Vice Presidential flag and items from his Paducah law office and Washington political career are also on display. The Museum prides itself on now being Paducah's Barkley destination! A small but tastefully stocked gift shop is on premises and carries items of educational content, books, puzzles, etc., as well as ephemera and souvenirs. PLEASE NOTE: The Museum is sometimes closed on major holiday Saturdays, so please call ahead for verification. The facility closes for the winter season Dec 15th and reopens the first Saturday in March. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-4, CST.
This museum is smaller, but very nicely conceived. It holds a variety of historic items, which are tied interestingly to the history of the area and its inhabitants. The highlight for us was the fully restored pharmacy interior, housing many of the museum's artifacts. The woodwork and fret work is amazing; a testament to a time when craftsmanship and quality materials were appreciated and honored. Along with the stained glass windows, touring this facility was a real aesthetic uplift. The staff person in attendance was friendly and informative; and added to a very enjoyable experience.
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The River Discovery Center's mission is to provide a fun, welcoming and educational environment in which visitors can learn about the importance of our rivers and the impact they have on our daily lives. Through interactive exhibits and guided tours, guests will come away with a better understanding and appreciation of the our nation's rivers.
i am a river freak and enjoy knowing and seeing them in all their splendor. To be at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers was fantastic. The River Discovery Center is just off the beaten path from downtown but opposite the murals on the riverfront that depict Paducah's history. It has many informative displays on the boats that ply the rivers here as well as a simulator which lets you pilot three different boats on the river. It is co-located with the Seaman's Church.
4.5 based on 376 reviews
This would be nicer when humidity is down a bit- was oppressive The city has done a great job with creating a nice area down on the Ohio to explore Paducah itself is a gem of a small city US Grant actually occupied it in the early days of the Civil War
4.5 based on 74 reviews
This is a very interesting place to learn about the Civil War. The curator, Bill Baxter, was so informative and explained so many interesting facts about the war. He made the visit so very enjoyable. My husband and I spent the whole afternoon there without even realizing it. It is well worth your time to visit this very interesting museum.
4.5 based on 184 reviews
This is by far the nicest visitor center/rest stop we have ever been. The grounds are nicely kept as are the picnic tables. It is easy to get in and out with a camper trailer. The mansion itself is beautiful. We could both have a tour due to COVID; however, we looked in through the windows at all of the furnishings. It is a beautiful space and conviently located.
4.5 based on 45 reviews
This is truly an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind roadside attraction, that you must see if you are traveling through Paducah, Kentucky.
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