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Paducah is making headlines. From its designation as a UNESCO Creative City to national recognition for its creative culture and quality of life, Paducah continues to earn attention on both the national and global stage.

Explore recent features, discover compelling story ideas, and find local guides that showcase the many ways Paducah inspires visitors and residents alike.

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Recent Press Releases

5.7.2025 | Paducah Recognizes the Power of Travel During National Travel & Tourism Week

4.24.2025 | Paducah Welcomes the World for AQS QuiltWeek 2025

3.4.2025 | Grand Opening of Williams Family Symphony Hall Celebrates Paducah's Musical Heritage

2.21.2025 | Paducah Releases 2025 Riverboat Schedule

2.18.2025 | Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau Celebrates Destination Professionals Day

1.22.2025 | Paducah CVB Unveils the Creative City Companion Experience Guide

Recent Media Coverage

The Gay Lane | The Only All-Lesbian Film Festival in the U.S. Takes Place in This UNESCO Creative City

Eat This, Not That | 10 Best American Bakeries You've Never Heard of But Must Visit

Southern Living | The Restaurants Our Editors Will Never Stop Traveling For

Forbes | Revealing Helen LaFrance And African American History In Paducah, Kentucky

Newsbreak | Reasons Why Kentucky's Bardstown and Paducah Are Worth Visiting

House Beautiful | 10 U.S. Cities That Will Actually Pay You to Move There

World Atlas | These 8 Towns In Kentucky Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2024

Inside Hook | Kentucky's First Annual "Queer Bourbon Week" Is Potable Pride

The Collector | 10 Small Towns in the US for Art Lovers

Travelweek | Kentucky’s Creative Side: An Art and Culture Road Trip!

KOA Camping Blog | 10 Quirky Roadside Attractions

StyleBlueprint | Why You Need to Visit the Western Kentucky Wine Trail

MSN | 30 Fun Things to Do in Kentucky in 2024 

Matador Network | New Viking River Cruise Routes Drop You at the Door of One of Kentucky's Most Underrated Artsy Towns 

Southern Living | The 20 Friendliest Towns In The South  

World Atlas | 6 Underappreciated Towns To Visit In Kentucky

Country Living | Scenic Spots Across the U.S. to Experience the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse 

Southern Living | The 10 Best Places To See The 2024 Solar Eclipse In The South

Restaurant Business | How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House

Southern Living | 15 Best Places to Travel in the South This April

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