Suggested Itineraries

Create an unforgettable Paducah itinerary from our favorite experiences. Discover some suggested themes below and the new Paducah Signature Experiences designed specifically to connect your group with Paducah's authentic culture.

NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM
Enjoy a private VIP tour with the CEO and master curator of the largest quilt and fiber arts museum in the world. For a special treat, request an appearance by Paducah's own superhero, "Quilt Man."

RIVERS, RHYTHM & RELICS
Connect with America's lifeblood, the inland waterways, by experiencing the history, art, music and taste of the river. Start on a guided tour of Paducah's "Wall to Wall" floodwall murals. Next, feel the rhythm of long-forgotten river songs gathered by Kentucky's songcatcher, Mary Wheeler. And learn to pilot a barge using the same high-tech simulator as riverboat captains at Paducah's Inland Waterways Museum.

ART A'LA CARTE 
Get inspired by Paducah's vibrant art scene and create your own masterpiece to take home. Learn from two of Paducah's most colorful artists how to express your inner creativity in a hands-on art experience in their studio.

CIVIL WAR HISTORY TOUR
Discover landmarks and museums that illustrate the pivotal role Paducah played in the War Between the States. Learn about Kentucky's first African-American Civil War regiment that was bravely organized in Paducah.

HUB & SPOKE TOUR SUGGESTIONS
Clay Campbell's Kentucky Opry, Gilbertsville, KY (20 miles); Patti's 1880's Settlement, Grand Rivers, KY (23 miles); Variety!, Grand Rivers, KY (23 miles); Land Between the Lakes (25 miles); Wickliffe Mounds (30 miles); Adsmore, Princeton, KY - circa 1857 Home (47 miles); Superman Museum, Metropolis, IL (11 miles); Ft. Massac State Park, Metropolis, IL (11 miles); Columbus-Belmont State Park, Hickman, KY (36 miles)