Shopping Paducah's unique boutiques and specialty stores is an enjoyable pastime for visitors and locals. While non-essential retail businesses are closed to in-person traffic to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, many of our local retailers are offering online and virtual shopping experiences!

The spirit of our Creative City is shining through as attractions and businesses offer innovative ways to practice social distancing and experience Paducah from home or outdoors. As developments around COVID-19 continue to unfold, please reference our COVID-19 resource page for guidelines from public health authorities and the latest coronavirus updates related to attractions, events and restaurants in Paducah, Kentucky.

Rhythmic and original, tune in to discover Paducah, Kentucky’s dynamic music scene – inspired by those who know it best! Live music venues distinguish Paducah and western Kentucky music in celebration of Kentucky Tourism’s "Year of Music."

Paducah keeps raising the bar — new destinations for an enjoyable drink have popped up across our Creative City. Whether you’re looking for craft beer, innovative cocktails or worldly whiskeys, this is your guide to Paducah bars where you can drink (responsibly) like a local!

Recognized by USA Today among the 10Best Small Towns for Shopping, Paducah, Kentucky’s retail scene is colored by one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques! Local events, specialty stores and shopping districts await to inspire you.

The Kentucky issue of Quiltfolk is now available, and Paducah's quilt and fiber artists are at the heart of it all! Allow us to introduce you to the places and faces that represent our UNESCO Creative City's deep-rooted culture of quilting within this beautiful chronicle of the Bluegrass State.

Since opening freight house in 2015, chef Sara Bradley has been around the world and back sharing her passion for Paducah and farm-to-table Kentucky cuisine. You may know this talented creative from Bravo's Top Chef season 16, but there's so much more to her #PaducahCreativeCity story!

Entering its 16th season, the Carson Center has now welcomed more than 1.8 million people through its doors for performances, meetings and events. This state-of-the-art performance venue inspires audiences and performers alike, shining a spotlight on the ongoing cultural experience in Paducah, Kentucky!

Seven local student musicians became ambassadors for Paducah at the Global Youth Concert in Icheon, South Korea, July 29-August 4, 2019. This international exchange program drew students from around the world to form a symphony orchestra!

Paducah, Kentucky's central geographic location makes it an ideal destination for road trippers. Make Paducah home base for your next road trip to explore western Kentucky, southern Illinois and beyond!