• Sunset on the River

    A lone towboat on the Ohio River at sunset.

  • River City

    Looking at Downtown Paducah and the Ohio River.

  • Over the Ohio

    Paducah is on the Ohio River at the border with Illinois.  The Brookport Bridge is one of the routes to Illinois.

  • Active Downtown

    Enjoy museums, shopping, and dining in addition to seasonal festivals and events.

  • The Carson Center

    Proud to have the 1800+ seat Luther F. Carson Performing Arts Center.

  • Busy Ohio River

    The American Queen and fishermen with the FLW Tournament share the Ohio River and the Paducah riverfront.

  • Port of Paducah

    Paducah enjoys a rich river heritage.  Paducah is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.

  • Fun Festivals

    The Dragon Boat Festival is just one of several annual festivals and events that make Paducah a destination.

  • The Heart of a City

    A view of Broadway in historic downtown Paducah.

Featured Story

February Picture Contest Organized by Paducah Main Street

As you are shopping, dining, and playing in historic downtown Paducah during the month of February, Paducah Main Street encourages you to take a picture and post it on Facebook.

To participate in the February Picture Contest, post pictures on Facebook while enjoying Paducah’s downtown.  Each post needs to use #ilovedowntownpaducah and tag the business included in the photo and Paducah Main Street.

Paducah Main Street Director Katie Axt says, “Historic downtown Paducah is a place to make memories.  We encourage folks to take a picture while shopping with friends, enjoying a... more

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