A Brand Built to Breathe We appreciate everyone's feedback as we move forward with our brand. The 'City of Many Ways' was intentionally designed to be what destination marketing should be: fluid, responsive, and authentic to who we are. This brand emerged from extensive research into who visits…
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This Creative City Story is made possible by a special collaboration with Paducah Life Magazine. In the Lower Town area of Paducah, you can take what resident Victoria Terra calls “a garden walk” along sidewalks and down alleys and see a variety of container and raised bed gardens. It’s like peeking…
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This Creative City Story is made possible by a special collaboration with Paducah Life Magazine. Erileigh Phelan, owner of Raven & Moth, has spread her wings and reopened her newly expanded boutique on Broadway in downtown Paducah. This specialty store is a mix of mystery and seasonal whimsy…
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The sun is shining, and the flowers are blooming—get out and enjoy this Creative City! Spring and summer in Paducah, KY, are wonderful times to enjoy the scenic beauty of America’s inland waterways and the charm of this unique community. Shake off the winter chill and enjoy the warmer weather —…
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This Creative City Story is made possible by a special collaboration with Paducah Life Magazine. Nestled in the heart of western Kentucky’s lakes region, an unexpected culinary enterprise is gaining notoriety across the nation. America’s Best Caviar is gracing fine dining tables from New York City…
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This Creative City Story is made possible by a special collaboration with the National Quilt Museum. In the early days of America, quilts were largely a utilitarian article born of the need for warm bed coverings or to be hung to seal drafty windows and doors. As the nation grew and prospered, a…
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This Creative City Story is made possible by a special collaboration with the McCracken County Public Library. The River’s Role in Paducah’s History Conversations about Paducah's musical heritage cannot be had without the discussion of the river. Conveniently located at the confluence of the…
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Bringing Success Home George Wilson has known the value of hard work since he was young. Growing up on the farm belonging to his grandfather, George Reeves Jr., taught him all about making his own way in life. Those ideals led George through four seasons of college football as a wide receiver at the…
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Paducah’s art scene extends far beyond traditional folk and fiber art. From remarkable painters, world-class photographers, and rocking musicians, Paducah has art for everyone. Along the way you might just make a friend or two or, in the case of Tony and Alex Bohannon, find a theatrical passion that your family enjoys while creating long-lasting memories on the stage…
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Laughter, along with a few shouts, came from the nearby grassy lawn. Off in the distance, wispy clouds gently floated towards the horizon with a beautiful blue Western Kentucky sky just overhead. I sat at a wrought iron café table situated under a shade tree in what could best be called a backyard meditation garden—complete with a concrete statue of St. Francis of Assisi. Serene would describe that Saturday morning in early May. As I finished my morning coffee, surrounded by greenery and flowering plants with Saint Francis watching over me, I truly felt at peace…
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