The Creative City of Paducah, KY

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Paducah

At the heart of America's inland waterways, you'll find a sophisticated rivertown that inspires. Paducah, Kentucky is a confluence of cultural heritage and creativity where art is a way of life.

A designated UNESCO Creative City, Paducah is gaining acclaim as a destination for those who crave rich, authentic cultural experiences. Find your inspiration here!

A woman holding her hands together as she admires a quilt hung on a wall

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Whistlestop Tour

Nov 14

Paducah Homegrown Farmers' Market
Nov 14, 2025

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Whistlestop Tour

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a Whistlestop visit in downtown Paducah! Join us at the…

"We Love Paducah!" A Visitor's View of Paducah Creative City

Creative City Stories

"We Love Paducah!" A Visitor's View of Paducah Creative City

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…

Warm-Weather Activities on the Paducah Riverfront

Warm-Weather Activities on the Paducah Riverfront

The Evolution of Raven & Moth

The Evolution of Raven & Moth

Only Got a Day in Paducah? Take the Historic Paducah Loop

Only Got a Day in Paducah? Take the Historic Paducah Loop

Cold Summer Sweets in Downtown Paducah

Cold Summer Sweets in Downtown Paducah