Location: Paducah
Top Things to do in Paducah
Top 10 Free Things to do in Paducah, Kentucky (KY)
Paducah (/pəˈduːkə/) is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. The largest city in the Jackson Purchase region, it is located at the confluence of the Tennessee and the Ohio rivers, halfway between St. Louis, Missouri, to the northwest and Nashville, Tennessee, to the southeast. The population was 24,864 in 2015, down from 25,024 during the 2010 U.S. Census. Twenty blocks of the city's downtown have been designated as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Restaurants in Paducah
1. Chocolate Factory
2. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
3. Purple Toad Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By Sweetspcl - Antioch, United States
I had heard of this winery before but never visited. As we were on our way to Metropolis we decided to stop and am I ever so glad we did!!!. This place was great, the staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and engaging. The amount of different wines was unmatched compared to the many other wineries I have visited. I had recently stocked up on wine at the Tennessee wine festival but that didn't stop me from coming with 7 bottles from here. I am already planning a day trip with my girlfriends as part of my birthday celebration next month. It didn't hurt any that we caught them while having the customer appreciation sale of 20% off.
4. Greenway Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By dculbertson - Paducah, United States
Run, walk or bike on this beautiful trail. From the tree covered gravel trail through the woods, to the concrete trail that takes you from the park to the river, it is all wonderful.
5. Floodwall Murals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 917 reviews
Murals painted on floodwalls depicting the history of the Paducah area.
Reviewed By jfadds
Stretching on the barrier walls separating the town from the Ohio River is a wonderful array of murals telling the story of the history of Paducah Well worth a stroll- there are some benches on the river side to picnic or rest
6. Paducah Riverwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 376 reviews
Reviewed By jfadds
This would be nicer when humidity is down a bit- was oppressive The city has done a great job with creating a nice area down on the Ohio to explore Paducah itself is a gem of a small city US Grant actually occupied it in the early days of the Civil War
7. Whitehaven Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Exploringontheroad
This is by far the nicest visitor center/rest stop we have ever been. The grounds are nicely kept as are the picnic tables. It is easy to get in and out with a camper trailer. The mansion itself is beautiful. We could both have a tour due to COVID; however, we looked in through the windows at all of the furnishings. It is a beautiful space and conviently located.
8. Wacinton Sculpture
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States
This is truly an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind roadside attraction, that you must see if you are traveling through Paducah, Kentucky.
9. Bob Noble Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States
We were traveling through this area of Paducah, Kentucky today. This is a nice park with walking paths for anyone who likes to take their dog for a walk. Lots of play areas for the kids, too. If we would have had more time, they had nice areas to enjoying a picnic.
10. Kentucky Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By lverdouw - Saint Peters, United States
The visitors center at the TVA dam was closed, however it was still fun to walk around and look at the dam. There are several visitor spots to park and walk around, we even saw a bald eagle snatch a fish out of the water! They have a turbine propeller in front of the visitors center so you can see what is churning the water.
