Paducah, located in western Kentucky is home to an array of unique experiences. It’s one of the best destinations along the Interstate. The UNESCO Creative City in Paducah is a place that values art more than any other.
Lower Town Arts District should be visited. You can visit a number of artist’s studios and shops, including Raven & Moth.
The National Quilt Museum
The National Quilt Museum, located in downtown Paducah KY, is an internationally recognized art museum. The National Quilt Museum’s mission is introduce the world to today’s quilters through exhibitions and education programs. It also works to preserve quilts.
The museum was founded in 1991 by Bill Schroeder and Meredith Schroeder. Its collection contains more than 600 pieces of art, with new exhibitions being added on a regular basis. The three climate-controlled exhibition galleries at the museum feature a variety of quilts and fiber arts, from traditional pieces to those you wouldn’t believe were made of fabric.
Even sculptures and paintings are inspired by quilt designs, like the carved wood piece of Fraser Smith. It’s hard to believe it’s not a quilt, but a work of art. The museum offers quilters with all levels of skill a variety of educational opportunities. The museum offers workshops, lectures and youth education programs.
The Floodwall Murals
The Floodwall Murals is an art and history exhibition that spans three blocks of Paducah. Dafford and Roe, two renowned muralists, transformed a grey concrete floodwall to one of America’s most impressive art displays. The display tells the history of the city. The walls are also adorned with bronze panels that provide an explanation of each painting.
When visiting Paducah, the murals are an absolute must. The murals bring history to life for both visitors and locals. Fifty-two panels in life-size tell the story of the city. Each panel depicts a unique aspect of the city’s history.
There are many other events and attractions for those who enjoy the arts. Dogwood Trail Celebrations, QuiltWeek and LowerTown Arts District, are just some of the festivals and events that take place throughout the year. The 94.400-square-foot Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center hosts Broadway touring shows.
William Clark Market House Museum
This museum, located in the Market House of 1905, displays artifacts that date back to the past. The well-preserved gingerbread-woodworked drugstore is a highlight. The town’s early history and Civil War are showcased in exhibits. Henry Clay is even immortalized in a lifelike statue.
Alben Barkley was the vice president of the city. A room in the museum is dedicated to him. The museum also has rooms dedicated to the local Native American culture. These include a display featuring quilts made and displayed by Mrs. Robert E Lee. There are guided group tours available.
This hotel offers a gym and meeting rooms. WiFi is free in the public areas. Parking is available for free if you are driving. The front desk is open 24 hours to help with dry cleaning, laundry and valuables. A short distance away are several restaurants. The property is smoke free. Pets are welcome.
Purple Toad Winery
Purple Toad Winery has become a popular destination for wine lovers. The winery has many award-winning fruit wines. You can also find them in Liquor Stores throughout West Kentucky.
The winery can be found in Paducah, Kentucky. The staff is polite and professional. The winery is open to tastings.
Allen and June Dossey are the owners of Purple Toad. The couple started planting their vineyards in 1998, and the construction of their winery began in 2008. Allen’s birthday was July 1, 2009. The winery officially opened its doors on that date. The long-shot plan was a success, as evidenced by the large crowd that waited in line to buy their first bottles.
The winery uses natural flavors and fruit juices to produce sweet wines. Paducah Blue is a concord grape base wine. Black and Bruised is a blackberry and Concord wine. Chocolate Harbor is a port-style wine with cocoa.