Garner Hotel Paducah West Local area

The National Quilt Museum, located in downtown Paducah, is a one-of-a-kind destination for art enthusiasts. The museum features three galleries showcasing nearly 700 contemporary quilts and fiber-art creations. One gallery showcases the museum’s permanent collection, featuring quilts made since the 1980s, while the other two highlight traveling and thematic exhibits that blend traditional techniques with boundary-pushing modern design.

Paducah’s riverfront is where history, art, and outdoor fun meet. Take a relaxing stroll or bike ride along the Greenway Trail, stretching over five scenic miles along the Ohio River. Discover the iconic Wall-to-Wall Murals, painted on the historic floodwall, featuring more than 50 stunning panels that depict Native American heritage, steamboat commerce, and pivotal moments in Paducah’s history. The riverfront also hosts seasonal concerts, festivals, and artisan pop-ups.

Kentucky Lake is a true outdoors-lover’s paradise, just a short drive from Paducah. Rent pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks, canoes, or jet skis from marinas across the lake. Enjoy sandy shorelines like “The Sands,” nestled in LBL, which are ideal for picnics, swimming, or beach games. Whether you're paddling peaceful backwaters, casting a line, or simply soaking in a golden sunset over the water, Kentucky Lake is the perfect day trip.

The Giant Superman Statue is a 15-foot bronze tribute to the Man of Steel, standing proudly in Superman Square. Just steps away is the Super Museum, home to over 70,000 pieces of Superman memorabilia featuring costumes, props, comics, toys, and a replica phone booth. Don’t miss additional attractions like the Lois Lane statue, a giant kryptonite rock, and themed murals.

Paducah, Kentucky, proudly holds the title of a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art—one of just nine in the U.S.. This prestigious 2013 designation recognizes Paducah’s deep-rooted tradition in quilting and fiber art. Through its Artist Relocation Program in the LowerTown Arts District, Paducah has revitalized historic homes into studios for painters, potters, leatherworkers, and jewelers, creating a flourishing arts neighborhood.