NINE THINGS TO DO IN PADUCAH

Paducah is a quaint little city in southwest Kentucky. Whether you are there for Quilt Week or just passing through, here are nine things to do in Paducah.

Paducah is a fun, charming little city that can easily be explored in a couple of days.  You should visit and see why it was named the World's 7th City of Crafts and Folk Art by UNESCO in 2013.

It is an absolutely incredible bakery and I could eat my weight in croissants there. 

EAT AT A FIFTH-GENERATION GERMAN BAKERY

In addition to the best croissants and pastries, they also bake fresh bread, dessert bars, cookies, cake, and pie.  For lunch they serve fresh made deli sandwiches, salad, and soup.

Get there early to get a hot ham and cheese croissant for breakfast and then walk next door to the coffee shop for a cup of coffee.  Alternatively, sit outside at one of the tables and you might feel like you have been transported to Europe.

The Freight House is another place that you should dine at when you are in Paducah. 

EAT AT PADUCAH'S FIRST AND ONLY FARM TO TABLE RESTAURANT

Chef Sara Bradley is the brains and creative genius behind this one-of-a-kind restaurants.  She's a Paducah native who places emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.

The Freight House has been listed as one of the Great Bourbons Bars of America.  It has a huge collection of bourbons from around Kentucky as well as from around the world.

The art deco Cocoa-Cola Bottling Plant in Paducah was built in 1939 and served the area for about 50 years. 

EAT AND DRINK INSIDE AN OLD COCOA-COLA BOTTLING PLANT

Paducah's Mellow Mushroom occupies a good portion of the facility and stone-bakes their pizzas and serves beer in a lively environment with a nod to Paducah's creative side.

If beer isn't your cup of tea...or if you want an exceptionally good cup of tea, then you should make your way to Pipers Tea & Coffee.  This tea and coffee shop is the real deal.

Paducah is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers .

DISCOVER THE IMPORTANCE OF AMERICA'S RIVERS

The River Discovery Center is dedicated to preserving the heritage of America's rivers with featured exhibits and educational programs.  It is a great place for children to explore.

It is the top tourist attraction in Paducah with over 115,000 visitors annually.  

VISIT THE WORLD'S MOST AWESOME QUILT MUSEUM

Once you step inside and see how today's quilters are creating artistic masterpieces, you will understand why.  And that picture you see above is just one of a great collection of quilts .

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