Things to do in Paducah
Alben W. Barkley Museum
Captain William Smedley's 1852 home, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum showcases memorabilia of Alben W. Barkley and is open for special appointment. Best Western Paducah lodging is nearby. Call 270-534-8264 for more information.
533 Madison Street, Paducah, KY
Annie's Horse drawn Carriage Rides
Tour downtown Paducah from a horse-drawn carriage. Friday 7pm & Saturday 6pm - closing. After November by appointment only. The tours last 20 minutes. Located at Market House Square at Broadway Street. Call 888-4ANNIES for more information.
Antiques, Cards & Collectibles, Inc.
Three floors of antiques & collectibles can be found here. Call 270-443-9797 for more information.
203 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY
BeBe's Artisan Market
Fine unique art, jewelry, blown glass, pottery, gifts. Call 270-443-5848 for more information.
107 Market House Square, Paducah, KY
Fleu de lis Antiques & Collectibles
Specializing in costume, sterling and Victorian jewelry and personal items. Call 270-443-6103 for more information.
219 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY
Gallery 600
Featuring unique one-of-kind art, framing and specialty items. Open 10am – 4pm. Call 270-442-1985 for more information.
600 Broadway, Paducah, KY
Giller Antique Shop & Auction House
Featuring a general line of antique merchandise. Call 270-444-6786 for more information.
405 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY
Hobby Lobby
Complete craft supplies, paints, stencils, craft beads, flowers, fabric, furniture, pictures, picture frames, glassware, and knick-knacks. Call 270-444-9275 for more information.
5163 Hinkleville Road, Paducah, KY
Kersey's Gallery, Inc.
See the paintings by Clyde Lawter and Joel Knapp – the Gallery is open 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday; Friday evenings & Saturday by appointment. Call 270-443-6706 for more information.
2221 Broadway, Paducah, KY
King's Quilting Studio
Antiques and new quilts, quilting supplies and gifts. Open Sunday by appointment. Call 270-444-7577 for more information.
119 N. 4th Street, Paducah, KY
Legendary Chief Paduke
Paduke was Chief of the Sub-tribe of Chickasaw Indians, who lived and hunted in the area until Jackson Purchase, 1818. General William Clark, who founded Paducah, named it in honor of the friendly chief. The statue was sculptured by Lorado Taft in 1909. Mr. Taft combined features of various Indian tribes in its execution. Located at 19th & Jefferson Street.
Maiden Alley Cinema
Downtown Paducah's newest movie theater, Maiden Alley Cinema, is now open. New release independent film shown every weekend. Call for viewing times of movies and their art gallery. Call 270-441-7007 for more information.
112 Maiden Alley, Paducah, KY
Maiden Alley Cinema Gallery
The Gallery is located at 112 Maiden Alley located between 1st & 2nd Streets on Broadway in Downtown Paducah. The Gallery is open Friday 6 – 10pm; Saturday 2 – 10pm; Sunday 2 – 7pm.
112 Maiden Alley, Paducah, KY
Museum of the American Quilter's Society
This National Quilt Museum features changing exhibits of new and antique quilts. This is the largest quilt museum in the world and this state-of-the-art facility features over 150 quilts on display. Also, visit the Museum Gift Shop & Book Store (free of charge) featuring many Kentucky artisans. Call 270-442-8856 for more information.
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY
Paducah International Raceway
Racing, late model, modified, pre-stock and street stock autos all happen here at the 5/8 mile high bank dirt track. Call 270-898-7469 for more information.
4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah, KY
Paducah Railroad Museum
Railroad history museum featuring a collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia including lights, signals, diesel control stands, hand pump car, tools, lanterns, photos, maps, books, vintage telegraph and telephone equipment. Call 270-442-4032 for more information.
300 S. 3rd Street, Paducah, KY
Paducah Wall to Wall Murals
Paducah's rich history has been painted on its floodwall by muralist Robert Dafford! Beautiful murals are the center of downtown attractions while interpretive panels describe the content. Call 800-PAD-UCAH for more information.
100 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY
PAPA Gallery / Purchase Area Painters' Alliance
Representing 80 local artists featuring original work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil and collage. The Gallery offers complete new shows four times a year and partial changes monthly. PAPA Gallery is accessible to persons with disabilities and is free to the public. Call 270-898-7850 for more information.
124 Broadway, Paducah, KY
Players Bluegrass Downs
Horse Racing. Located at Park Ave. & 32nd Street. Call 270-444-7117 for more information.
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, you will find a monument commemorates the life of Dr. King.
River Heritage Museum
The River Heritage Museum overlooks the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. It is located in Paducah’s oldest standing downtown structure that once housed the Branch Bank of Louisville. A scheduled tour of our complex also includes the Maiden Alley Cinema and the observation deck of the towboat simulators at Seamen’s Church Institute Center for Maritime Education. The River Heritage Museum has two exhibits: a model steamboat display and an oil painting exhibit by Paducahan, Polly Newman. Call 800-PADUCAH for more information.
117 S. Water Street, Paducah, KY
Sherry & Friends Antique Mall
Antique books especially Irvin Cobb, silver, glass and cut glass items, pictures & art works, furniture, Victorian items. Call 270-442-4103 for more information.
208 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY
Steam Locomotive No. 1518
A Mikado steam engine, the last "Iron Horse" used by the I.C.R.R., serves as a memorial to the passage of the Steam Age. Located at Kentucky & South Water Street.
The Clay Pot
Specializing in iron decorative pieces for the home and garden such as concrete statuaries, old lawn furniture, antiques, shabby chic things, old painted country furniture and "in" things. Call 270-898-0701 for more information.
5601 Benton Road, Paducah, KY
The Front Porch
Specializing in American and French furniture. Call 270-554-8705 for more information.
7770 Blandville Road, Paducah, KY
The Market Antiques & Collectible Shop
A Wide variety of antiques and collectibles including furniture, glassware, china, toys and decorative arts can be found here. Call 270-443-6480 for more information.
401 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY
Tilghman Heritage Center
War for the Western Rivers, The Civil War in West Kentucky. Museum and gift shop on site. Dressed interpreters tell the story of General Lloyd Tilghman CSA and the Civil War invasion using the region's rivers by Federal forces. Call 800-888-5183 for more information.
631 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY
Wacinton Indian
View Wacinton, a hand-carved wooden statue carved from a 56,000-pound red oak by Peter "Wolf" Toth in 1985. The statue honors the Chickasaw, who claimed the lands in Western Kentucky and Tennessee, part of the "Trail of the Whispering Giants." The statue stands near the entrance of Noble Park.
2915 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY
West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area
6,969 acres is home to the many deer, squirrel, rabbit, dove, raccoon and ducks. You will find 7 fishing ponds, picnicking, hiking, primitive camping, and horseback riding. Operated by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Located at 1-24 Exit 4. Call 270-488-3233 for more information.
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121 S. Second Street, Paducah, KY
Yeiser Art Center
Changing exhibitions of Kentucky and national artists, contemporary and historical art forms, painting, photography, sculpture, prints, mixed media, fibers. National Fibers Exhibit is held each spring. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am – 4pm. Call 270-442-2453 for more information.
200 Broadway, Paducah, KY