The Creative City of Paducah, KY

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Paducah

At the heart of America's inland waterways, you'll find a sophisticated rivertown that inspires. Paducah, Kentucky is a confluence of cultural heritage and creativity where art is a way of life.

A designated UNESCO Creative City, Paducah is gaining acclaim as a destination for those who crave rich, authentic cultural experiences. Find your inspiration here!

A woman holding her hands together as she admires a quilt hung on a wall

Christmas Parade

Dec 06

Christmas Parade

The 2025 City of Paducah, KY Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 6 at 5 p.m. in historic…

"We Love Paducah!" A Visitor's View of Paducah Creative City

Creative City Stories

"We Love Paducah!" A Visitor's View of Paducah Creative City

Laughter, along with a few shouts, came from the nearby grassy lawn. Off in the distance, wispy clouds gently floated towards the horizon with a beautiful blue Western Kentucky sky just overhead. I sat at a wrought iron café table…

Warm-Weather Activities on the Paducah Riverfront

Warm-Weather Activities on the Paducah Riverfront

The Evolution of Raven & Moth

The Evolution of Raven & Moth

Only Got a Day in Paducah? Take the Historic Paducah Loop

Only Got a Day in Paducah? Take the Historic Paducah Loop

Cold Summer Sweets in Downtown Paducah

Cold Summer Sweets in Downtown Paducah