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.

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.

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!

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!

Voluntourism – volunteer travel – is an emerging trend that empowers travelers to lend a helping hand! Find inspiration in voluntourism, consider supporting a cause or designing a one-of-a-kind project that creates positive impact in Paducah.

During National Quilting Month, March 2020, the National Quilt Museum will host the official debut of Rita's Quilt and kick off the celebration of National Quilting Day in partnership with Quilt Alliance! Make any day a "quilting day" with this guide to a quilt-inspired Paducah, Kentucky experience featuring 10 ways you can celebrate the fiber arts in Quilt City USA® throughout the year.

Historic Downtown Paducah, Kentucky has been consistently recognized as one of America's best and most beautiful Main Streets by Architectural Digest, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and many others. Upon arrival in this picturesque Paducah neighborhood set along the Ohio River, you'll discover the true beauty of Paducah - cultural heritage and creative spirit!

From art and architecture to cuisine and quilts, travel experts across the country are taking note of the authentic, unexpected experiences that await in Paducah, Kentucky. Enjoy five of our favorite features from 2018 below to see why our UNESCO Creative City should be on your travel list in 2019!