In this sophisticated river town,art goes far beyond being an avocation – it’s the fabric of life. UNESCO designated it a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art.
Lower Town Arts District provides hands-on experiences,gallery exhibitions and the annual music festival. The River Discovery Center displays the history and significance of the area.
Whitehaven Welcome Center
The Whitehaven Welcome Center or Anderson-Smith House is a historic home in Paducah. It serves as a welcome and rest area for Kentucky visitors. The historic home was built in the Classical Revival style and features two domed bell towers. It also has a large patio overlooking the river.
Visit the LowerTown Arts District,the National Quilt Museum or stroll along the Paducah Riverwalk. You can even take a trip to the Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum,which is a historic house turned museum that showcases Western Kentucky’s role in the civil war.
For a more educational experience,visit the River Discovery Center. The facility has several interactive exhibits that celebrate Paducah’s maritime legacy and lore. In the pilothouse simulator,you can try out your skills as a captain of a towboat or pleasure boat. The center encourages interest in and knowledge of the country’s crucial rivers in people of all ages.
Bob Noble Park
Located in Paducah KY,Bob Noble Park is one of the city’s premier parks. It offers a wide variety of recreational activities and is home to the Peck Education Trail. In addition,it also hosts a variety of annual events,such as fundraising walks and concerts/movies at the amphitheater during the summer.
The 145-acre municipal park is centrally located in Midtown and features a five-acre lake,gazebos,fishing piers,walking paths,swimming pool,access to the Greenway Trail,skatepark,picnic shelters,an outdoor amphhitheater,a new interactive music garden,and playgrounds.
The park is named for Captain Robert Noble,who donated $10,000 towards improvements to the area. Many of the park’s features were built after his donation,including a large green space that was once a swamp. The park is also home to the Lloyd Tilghman House,a museum operated by the local Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter. The museum showcases the role played by western Kentucky during the American Civil War.
William Clark Market House Museum
William Clark Market House Museum offers a unique educational experience with a collection artifacts that tell the story of Paducah. The exhibits are changed regularly,so visitors will always have something new to discover.
The museum is conveniently located in downtown Paducah,and other attractions such as the Yeiser Art Center or Noble Park are easily accessible. Visitors can take a guided tour or explore the exhibits at their own pace. The museum is open from the first Saturday in March through mid-December.
Exhibits include a magnificent Old Paris wedding vase given to Clark by the Marquis de Lafayette,the full golden oak woodwork of the DuBois Robertson Drug Store built in 1876 (later List Drug Store) and the beautiful rosewood furniture from the original List drug store that was re-created for this museum. An Alben Barkley Memorial Room honors the 35th Vice President of the United States who was born in Paducah,and an extensive Civil War display includes a quilt made by Mrs. Robert E. Lee and chairs used by the Lincolns in their White House.
Dry Ground Brewing Company
Located inside Paducah’s historic Coke Plant,Dry Ground Brewing Company is the city’s first microbrewery. The brewery offers a wide variety of craft drafts including its own house brews. The bar also hosts events such as Drink & Draw,Geeks Who Drink Trivia on Thursdays and Geeks Who Drink Trivia.
Its welcoming and warm atmosphere is a perfect place to meet up with friends. In addition to offering exceptional beer,it serves gourmet snacks and offers brewery tours. This brewery is a must for beer lovers.
Send a six-pack of Dry Ground Brewing Company signature beers to the beer enthusiast in your life. The brewery’s exceptional brews are made with the finest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. {Pair a selection of beers with a delicious meal to make the perfect gift.
