Great Outdoors

Visit Paducah's thriving riverfront and take a self-guided tour of Portraits from Paducah"s Past depicting Paducah's rich history in more than 50 life-sized panoramic murals by renowned artist Robert Dafford & the Dafford Murals Team. One of America's most prolific mural artists, Dafford's work may also be seen in France, Belgium and England. 

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Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

• 91 Us Hwy 641n
  Benton, KY 42025
• Phone: (270) 527-5770
• Region: Reidland
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Popular with birders and hunters, Kentucky's lone National Wildlife Refuge, consisting of 8,500 acres in Marshall, Graves, and McCracken counties, is based at the northern outskirts of Benton and… more

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Four Rivers Sport Horse Center

• 4982 Lovelaceville Rd.
  Paducah, KY 42003
• Phone: (270) 554-3774
• Region: Lone Oak
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Four Rivers Sport Horse is a great facility for horseback riding. They have a 20x40 meter indoor riding arena, an outdoor arena, and riding trails. Lessons are available with instructors. They have… more

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Greenway Trail

• 2915 Park Ave.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Region: Mid Town
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Walk or bike the 1.75 mile Greenway Trail, beginning at Noble Park, 2915 Park Ave., and ending at Country Park Road. Download the map.… more

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Kentucky's Western Waterlands

• Western Kentucky's Lakes & Rivers Region
  
• Toll-Free: (800) 448-1069
• Region: KY

Whether you like to swim with the fish or catch them, this region offers ideal opportunities for outdoor recreation. The combination of rivers and lakes create a virtual playground in the 15 counties… more

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Land Between The Lakes

• Usda Forest Service National Recreation Area
  
• Region: KY

Come outside and play! Recreation activities include mountain biking and cycling, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, off-highway vehicle trails, and water sports. Attractions include… more

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Metropolis Lake State Nature Preserve

• Us 60w To Kentucky 996
  Metropolis, IL 62960
• Phone: (270) 745-7005
• Region: West Paducah
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Natural lake ringed with bald cypress and swamp tupelo. Five species of rare fish, beaver, winter place for bald eagles. Open to public for hiking, birding and nature study.… more

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Noble Park

• 2915 Park Ave. (U.S. 60)
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-8508
• Region: Mid Town
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145-acre municipal park offers picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, Olympic size pool, water slide, skatepark and baseball fields. Noble Park public swimming pool open seven days a week, June -… more

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Paducah Cell Phone Walking Tour

• 128 Broadway
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 854-3050
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Just dial, listen and experience Paducah's rich history through the many historic and architectural treasures of earlier times.… more

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Paducah Shooters Paintball Field

• 3919 Cairo Road
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 443-3758
• Toll-Free: (877) 772-3006
• Region: West Paducah
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Paint guns and accessories rental available. Minimum of 10 people on weekdays. By appointment only. … more

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Paducah Skatepark

• Noble Park, 2915 Park Ave.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-8508
• Region: Mid Town
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Lighted skatepark open daily for skateboards, roller skates, and bicycles. Helmets required. Visit the website for Rules & Regulations. Noble Park opens at 6 AM in the summer and 7 AM in the… more

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Robert Coleman Spraypark

• 1100 Walter Jetton Blvd.
  Paducah, KY 42001
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Built in 2006, the Spray Park features a large mushroom-shaped sprinkler, many fountains, a seal mini slide and more. Inside the spray park are a few large umbrellas that shade the large benches… more

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Stuart Nelson Park

• 175 Stuart Nelson Park Road
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 444-8508
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This 75-acre park is home to an 18 hole disc golf course, 4 lighted field softball complex, greenway trail, 3 picnic shelters, and a playground. The disc golf course has hosted the At&T Bluegrass Disc… more

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West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area

• 10535 Ogden Landing Rd.
  Kevil, KY 42053
• Phone: (270) 488-3233
• Region: West Paducah
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Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resource area animal species include deer, squirrel, rabbit, dove, raccoon, and duck. Skeet shooting, seven fishing ponds, picnicing, hiking, primitive camping,… more

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