As one of the world's UNESCO Creative Cities, Paducah, Kentucky celebrates the art of quilting and the contemporary quilt artist year-round! In honor of the National Quilt Museum's 30th anniversary, CEO Frank Bennett reflects on the museum's mission and exhibition schedule for 2021.

Shopping Paducah's unique boutiques and specialty stores is an enjoyable pastime for visitors and locals. Retail businesses have reopened to in-person traffic, but many local retailers continue to offer online and virtual shopping experiences throughout the holiday season!

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.

The National Quilt Museum partners with Quilt Alliance each March to kick off the official celebration of National Quilting Day during National Quilting Month. You can 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®!

Whether you arrive in time for the spring dogwood blossoms or for fall’s Barbecue on the River festival, you’ll find plenty of weekend-worthy happenings in Paducah, Kentucky all year long! To help you make the most of a weekend visit, this 48-hour itinerary inspiration guide features top spots for food, fun and a good night’s rest. Begin your 48 hours (or more) any day of the week - you choose!