Things to Do in Downtown Paducah
Downtown Paducah
Downtown Paducah is a riverfront business district in the heart of Paducah, Kentucky. Home to over 160 businesses small and large, condos and apartments for residential living, and a world-class arts and entertainment scene that rivals any large city in the region. Recognized as one of America’s most beautiful Main Streets by Architectural Digest, this historic district is known for lively streets, sophisticated dining, and charming retailers.
Lowertown Arts District
Take a journey from Downtown into the Lower Town Arts District, just a short walk from the riverfront. Housing the Paducah School of Art & Design campus, the Arts District is where students, working artists, and galleries call home. Artists in residence frequent this area for creative sabbatical, adding to the City’s vibrant creative scene. One of Paducah’s oldest neighborhoods, this area gained national attention with the award-winning Artist Relocation Program that put it the map, resulting in a creative renaissance that transformed the district into a thriving artist community. Here you can find gallery exhibitions and openings, workshops and special events, and the annual Lower Town Arts & Music Festival.