"Here’s an intriguing travel question — when you think of a charming, culturally significant, southern river city, what springs to mind? All the usual suspects, of course: New Orleans. Memphis. Charleston. Savannah.

"Considering that the American South offers up a bounty of produce unrivaled anywhere outside of California's Central Valley, it's no surprise that the region is also home to many of the country's

"You might not think of heading south in the fall, but you should reconsider that — especially when it comes to Kentucky. The Kentucky Triangle is made up of three popular cities: Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Paducah.

"When we travel, we stretch ourselves by learning new experiences, and UNESCO Creative Cities are perfect starting points. These UNESCO Creative Cities give travelers a taste of American cuisine, art,

Tourism Works!, a compilation of community-level success stories produced by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) features Paducah’s engagement with the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The publication debuted at the STS Congressional Summit on Travel & Tourism in July.

"Quilts are not just for bundling up and keeping warm. They are considered works of art at the National Quilt Museum. There, you won't find any paintings or sculptures—only walls and walls of beautifully stitched fabrics. Some are so detailed, you won't believe they were stitched by hand.

"Located in Kentucky on the Ohio River, Paducah lies about halfway between St. Louis, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee. The ultimate small town hamlet, Paducah is best known for antiquing and crafts.

"There's much more to Kentucky than bourbon and horses, of course. It's the home of bluegrass music and the International Bluegrass Music Museum. It has a thriving arts and crafts scene with The

“Fly Me to the Moon,” at the National Quilt Museum through Sept. 4, will take you on a quilt journey to the moon with 179 art quilts stitched by more than 130 artists. The exhibit commemorates the

"With vaulted ceilings and exposed brick and beams, the 1857 Hotel in Paducah dates its building back to the 1800’s. The modern reimagining features riverfront access, a fully stocked bar, and gas