Self-Guided, Walking & Driving Tours

Enjoy a leisurely self-guided tour of lifesize portraits of Paducah's colorful past along the floodwall, dial up our Cell Phone Walking Tour, drive the historic Dogwood Trail in the spring or pick up a walking brochure at the Visitors Bureau to discover this city's Civil War, Historic Churches and Uppertown heritage. 

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Civil War Walking Tour

• Region: Historic Downtown

Discover the important role Paducah played during the Civil War using a map sketched by Capt. John Rziha of the 19th Infantry, US Army in 1861.… more

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Historic Churches

• Region: Historic Downtown

Take a stroll among Paducah's diverse, religious architectural gems. Walking Tour Brochures available at the Visitors Bureau.… more

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Historic Dogwood Trail

• Throughout Historic Downtown, Lowertown And Residential Neighborhoods
  
• Toll-Free: (800) PAD-UCAH
• Region: Historic Downtown

Held Mid-April - depending on the blooming of the dogwood2010 marks the 46th Annual Lighted Dogwood Trail. Delight in 12.5 miles of blooming dogwoods and flowering gardens through Historic Downtown,… more

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Paducah "Wall To Wall"

• Water Street, Jefferson-Washington Sts.
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 443-8783
• Toll-Free: (800) PAD-UCAH
• Region: Historic Downtown
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Visit Paducah's thriving riverfront and take a self-guided tour of Portraits from Paducah's Past depicting its rich history in more than 50 life-sized panoramic murals by the renowned artist Robert… 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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Segway Of Paducah

• 104 Broadway
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 994-1486
• Region: Historic Downtown
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 Monday thru Friday - Appointment Only Saturday – Based on Tours and Appointments Schedule Sunday – Closed By Appointment – Call and set up an appointment at… more

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Upper Town Heritage Walking Tour

• Clark Street-Tennessee Street, 9th- 3rd Streets
  
• Region: Upper Town

A community in every sense of the word, Upper Town was home to many of Paducah's African-American citizens. Learn how African-Americans put down roots and established a community of homes, businesses,… more

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Whitehaven Welcome Center

• Exit 7 Off Interstate 24 On Highway 45 ,1845 Lone Oak Road
  Paducah, KY 42001
• Phone: (270) 554-2077
• Region: Lone Oak
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Classical Revival house converted to an interstate Welcome Center features period furnishings and former Vice President Alben W. Barkley memorabilia. Open 24 hours for the traveling public. Free tours… more

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