"Roam the ghostly haunts at these spooky destinations without all the scare-seeking crowds."

Louisville to host the James Beard Foundation series of events to celebrate diversity of American cooking, feature Paducah Chef Sara Bradley (freight house)

"A grand hotel with tons of history. A charming barn with a breathtaking view. Your favorite restaurant tucked in the country. The beach town where you first fell in love. "Where are you getting

"Follow the hit TV show through the Bluegrass State.

Groups can use the 16th season of the show as a guide to create their own foodie tour of the Bluegrass State. Here are some "Top Chef" sites to

"Top Chef” guest judge Art Smith knows a thing or two about fried chicken. In last week’s Quickfire challenge, Smith heaped the praise on contestant Sara Bradley’s fried chicken, so you can bet the crispy bird served with corn and blackberries was downright delish.

"Purple Toad Winery in Paducah, Kentucky has gained a great following among Tri-State sweet wine lovers. 

"We first met Chef Sara Bradley during a weekend visit to Paducah, KY. Having the opportunity to dine at her acclaimed restaurant Freight House was a highlight of the trip and offered a peek into how she runs a kitchen — controlled and efficient, by the way. Her farm-to-table restaurant, housed in a converted vegetable warehouse on the edge of town, is now three years old and continues to garner accolades from far and wide — and with good reason. One stroll through TripAdvisor or Yelp, and you’ll get a clear idea of what’s to love.

"There are nine cities in the United States that have earned the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) Creative Cities Network designation and just two for folk arts and crafts. Another Ohio Valley City is one of them, Paducah, Kentucky. The other is Santa Fe, New Mexico.

"Paducah, Kentucky is all about creativity, a common thread that draws folks from around the world to this UNESCO Creative City. Home to the National Quilt Museum and a flourishing fiber arts

"Over in Paducah from October 19 – 21 at the Maiden Alley Oktoberfest, you can dive into a Bavarian-themed food spread provided by Kirchhoff’s Bakery, and a variety of local and regional brews at the 8^th annual Maiden Alley Oktoberfest. While you indulge, enjoy a lineup of truly unique musical acts, and shop local and regional artisans. Saturday’s event will also feature a Wiener dog race to kick off the celebration!  $20 registration fee includes a costume for your pup! Start the weekend at the famous Beer Dinner featuring a 4-course German inspired dinner including beer pairings from Dry Ground Brewing Company, and round out the weekend with Sunday brunch at Paducah Beer Werks featuring a Bloody Mary bar with all the fixin’s."