The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Paducah, Kentucky (KY)

January 2, 2022 Kaleigh Reichenbach

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.
Restaurants in Paducah

1. The National Quilt Museum

215 Jefferson St, Paducah, KY 42001-0714 +1 270-442-8856 [email protected] http://www.quiltmuseum.org
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5.0 based on 993 reviews

The National Quilt Museum

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.

Reviewed By jfadds

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

2. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

116 S 6th St, Paducah, KY 42001-6847 +1 270-442-1923 http://www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

3. Purple Toad Winery

4275 Old US Highway 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003-9280 +1 270-554-0010 http://www.purpletoadwinery.net
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5.0 based on 369 reviews

Purple Toad Winery

Reviewed By Sweetspcl - Antioch, United States

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.

4. Floodwall Murals

Water St./Jefferson St. to Washington St., Paducah, KY +1 800-723-8224 [email protected] http://www.aboutpaducah.com/articles/paducah-wall-wall.html
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4.5 based on 917 reviews

Floodwall Murals

Murals painted on floodwalls depicting the history of the Paducah area.

Reviewed By jfadds

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

5. William Clark Market House Museum

121 Market House Sq Market House Square, Paducah, KY 42001-0789 +1 270-443-7759 [email protected] http://www.markethousemuseum.com
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

William Clark Market House Museum

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.

Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States

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.

6. River Discovery Center

117 S Water St, Paducah, KY 42001-0787 +1 270-575-9958 [email protected] http://riverdiscoverycenter.org
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

River Discovery Center

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.

Reviewed By ickypicky

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.

7. Paducah Riverwalk

End of Historic District, along Water Street, Paducah, KY http://www.aboutpaducah.com/articles/paducah-wall-wall.html
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4.5 based on 376 reviews

Paducah Riverwalk

Reviewed By jfadds

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

8. Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum

631 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003-1725 +1 270-575-5477 http://www.kentuckytourism.com/kentucky_civil_war/heritage-sites/details.aspx
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum

Reviewed By 18kathih

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.

9. Whitehaven Welcome Center

1845 Lone Oak Rd (I-24 Exit 7), Paducah, KY 42003-7903 +1 270-554-2077 [email protected] https://www.kentuckytourism.com/whitehaven-welcome-center/
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Whitehaven Welcome Center

Reviewed By Exploringontheroad

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.

10. Wacinton Sculpture

Noble Park along Park Ave, Paducah, KY
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Wacinton Sculpture

Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States

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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