Paducah Is for Everyone
If you ever want to visit a place that has something for everyone, Paducah, Kentucky is that place. We lucked out with beautiful weather while attending the American Quilters Society quilt show. Spring can be rainy there but we only used an umbrella one time.
The city of Paducah, named in honor of the Padouca Indians, boasts more historic markers per capita than any other city in Kentucky. Paducah is rich with museums and landmarks that honor its heritage. We visited the Quilt Museum which was very nice except they needed to turn on the air conditioning. It was exceptionally warm this past week!
We enjoyed the antics of Eleanor Burns at the beautiful Carson Center, Paducah’s state-of-the-art venue for performing arts. You can read more about Eleanor Burns on my Winding Threads blog.
The food was awesome with something for everyone. Distinct dining options and innovative cuisine offer something for every appetite and budget. We ate Mexican food where our waitress treated us like we were the only diners in the house. That was impressive because the restaurant was packed and had a 45 minute waiting time.
Paducah’s lodging and dining choices are also as diverse and eclectic as the city itself. Enjoy a memorable stay at a beautifully restored inn located in the heart of historic Downtown, a LowerTown artist’s guest room, or cozy bed and breakfast just minutes away from town. If familiarity is more your style, Paducah has nearly 30 well-known hotels/motels just waiting to serve you. I recommend waiting to stay at the Executive Inn that is attached to the convention center. It has been left to run down by the owner. It is in the process of being sold and will hopefully be restored to it’s former glory.
My photos display the beautiful artwork of individual murals along the flood wall in Paducah.
I’ve never been to Paducah, or even heard of it until now. But it looks beautiful. Glad you had a great time.