Paducah is beautiful in all seasons, but springtime is especially enchanting with distinctive sights of the season including the longstanding Dogwood Trail tradition! With social distancing mandates in place this spring, we asked locals to find and share the beauty of our community with those unable to travel to experience it firsthand this April.

Paducah Dogwood - Christa Dubrock

Beauty is all around in #PaducahCreativeCity  |  Photo shared by @marychrista66

Take a virtual photo tour of spring in Paducah, Kentucky! These delightful images of dogwood trees from all vantage points, flowering gardens and other bright spots were shared by Paducahans to inspire YOU.

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The Dogwood Trail is beautiful by day

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Dogwood Trail - City of Paducah

... and glorious by night!

Photo submitted by Dabney Haugh

Dogwood Trail - Dabney Haugh

The trail traverses residential neighborhoods

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Dogwood - Paducah Life

Encompasses local gardens and landmarks

Location: Alben Barkley Memorial

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Paducah Blooms - Kara Gray

and highlights Paducah's historical churches.

Photo submitted by Diane Kipplen

Dogwood - Diane Kipplen

The bountiful blooms delight from afar

Location: Historic Downtown

Photo submitted by Diane Kipplen

Grace Episcopal Church - Diane Kipplen

On self-guided walking and driving tours

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Dogwood Trail - Becky Glasby

Outside our windows and on our lawns.

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Dogwood - PinkChicGreen

Flowering species are all around, from cherry blossoms

Location: Bob Noble Park

Photo submitted by Steve Gausebeck

Spring at Noble Park - Steve Gausebeck

to gorgeous gardens colored with tulips.

Photo submitted by Mike & Caroline Cappock

Cappock Garden - Mike & Caroline Cappock

Natural beauty abounds in Historic Downtown

LOCATION: Craving the Curls 

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Craving the Curls - Paducah Spring

along with local flavor for safe social distancing

LOCATION: Kirchhoff's Bakery & Deli

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Kirchhoff's Bakery Cookies - Landee Bryant

and many ways to explore the great outdoors.

LOCATION: Paducah Riverfront

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Downtown Paducah - LaneandKent

Locals are finding (and sharing) inspiration in chalk art

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Chalk Art - Smudge Paducah

and via #FrontPorchProject portraits

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Social Distancing - Meggie Bristoe

while staying healthy at home.

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Spring - Fowler Black

Our community is also finding creative ways to give back

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Storytelling - Mayor Harless

and to show solidarity and compassion for #TeamKentucky.

LOCATION: The Carson Center

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Carson Center - Paducah Drone

 
FOR MORE VIRTUAL PADUCAH EXPERIENCES, PREVIEW OUR "SOCIAL DISTANCING" INSPIRATION GUIDE! SHOW US HOW YOU SEE PADUCAH ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH THE HASHTAG #PADUCAHCREATIVECITY.