Welcome to
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!

Creative City
Things to Do
Events
Whiles I Yet Live: Matriarchy and Generational Exchange in Gee’s Bend
- Sep 8, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Americans - A Smithsonian Exhibit
- Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
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…