Attractions in Paducah, Kentucky

Amusements

Paducah Wall to Wall Murals 270-519-1321
100 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY 42001
Overlooking Ohio & Tennessee Rivers
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 info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Alben W. Barkley Museum 270-534-8264
533 Madison, Paducah, KY 42003
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... more info map
Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum 270-575-5477
631 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003
Located in Downtown Paducah
Owned by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, this Greek Revival-style home was once the residence of Confederate General Lloyd Tilghman. Its exhibits highlight Western... more info map
Whitehaven Mansion 270-554-2077
1845 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003
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... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Legendary Chief Paduke Statue 270-362-1893
North 19th Street at Jefferson Street
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... more info

Libraries & Research Centers

McCracken County Public Library 270-442-2510
555 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42003
This library provides current and high demand materials in a variety of formats plus offers genealogy research services and programs. more info map

Museums & Galleries

Hotel Metropolitan 270-443-7918
724 Oscar Cross Drive, Paducah, KY 42003
A hotel built to house African-American travelers, the renovated Hotel Metropolitan is a museum that pays tribute to African-American heritage and to such well-known... more info
National Quilt Museum, The 270-442-8856
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42002
Historic Downtown
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. ... more info map
Paducah Railroad Museum 270-908-6451
200 Washington Street , Paducah, KY 42003
Washington St & Marine Way
This railroad history museum contains a variety of railroad artifacts and memorabilia including lanterns, lights, books, maps, vintage telegraph and telephone equipment,... more info map
PAPA Gallery, The 270-527-3607
124 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42003
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... more info map
River Heritage Museum 270-575-9958
117 South Water Street, Paducah, KY 42003
Historic Downtown
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... more info map
William Clark Market House Museum, The 270-443-7759
121 South 2nd Street, Paducah, KY 42001
Market House Square
Paducah's history comes alive among more than 4,000 square feet of rotating exhibits and displays at the William Clark Market House Museum. more info
Yeiser Art Center 270-442-2453
200 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42003
Changing historic and contemporary arts and crafts exhibits from regional, national, and international collections are featured at this art center. Admission is charged... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Bob Noble Park 270-444-8539
2915 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003
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,... more info map
Demonstration & Trial Garden 270-247-1643
3600 Coleman Road, Paducah, KY 42003
This beautiful garden venue features an herb garden, sunflower garden, a working greenhouse and pergola, shrub and perennial borders, and U.K. trial beds. more info map

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