Paducah is the principal city of the Paducah metropolitan area, which includes McCracken, Ballard, Carlisle and Livingston counties in Kentucky and Massac County in Illinois.

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Oct 3, 2019 · Spent a birthday weekend in Paducah, Kentucky for the Lower Town Arts Festival. Lower Town is Paducah's arts district and is just a few blocks east of central downtown.

Oct 15, 2025 · Read on for the best things to do in Paducah, Kentucky, from the National Quilt Museum to shopping the Arts District to strolling the Dogwood Trail.

Downtown Paducah is home to historic architecture and emblems and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Paducah is a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art and home to a state-of …

A UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, Paducah was founded in 1827 by William Clark of Lewis & Clark fame.

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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 …

Paducah, originally known as Pekin, was settled around 1815. Settlers were attracted to the community due to its location at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. The community was …