Guidebook for Paducah
Food Scene
Our favorite spots nearby.
Gold Rush Cafe
400 Broadway StDaily specials and great Southern Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Italian Village Pizza
125 S 3rd StGreat NY thin crust pizza and calzones.
Doe's Eat Place
136 Broadway StGrandson runs it. Greatest biggest steaks you will ever have.
Amazing sandwiches and soups. Bakery attached with all the breads, bagels and cakes you could imagine. Go early. 270-442-7117
39 locals recommend
Kirchhoff's Deli
118 Marine WayAmazing sandwiches and soups. Bakery attached with all the breads, bagels and cakes you could imagine. Go early. 270-442-7117
Ready to cook meals, ready cakes and cookies. Restaurant attached. 270-538-0250
8 locals recommend
Artisan Kitchen
1704 Broadway StReady to cook meals, ready cakes and cookies. Restaurant attached. 270-538-0250
Opened in February, 2017. 25 local based artists were commissioned to do all the art. In the (truly) historic Coke Plant. Large restaurant, great baked pizza and sandwiches, 24 draft beers. A destination.
18 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
3121 Broadway StOpened in February, 2017. 25 local based artists were commissioned to do all the art. In the (truly) historic Coke Plant. Large restaurant, great baked pizza and sandwiches, 24 draft beers. A destination.
Inside Kirchhoff's Bakery. Fine baristas, quality coffee, great place to meet. A clothing store shares the space.
Etcetera Squared
118 Marine WayInside Kirchhoff's Bakery. Fine baristas, quality coffee, great place to meet. A clothing store shares the space.
Central to the Lower Town Arts District residents. Open Mic Night, Slam Poetry, Stand Up, Neighborhood Memorabilia, great Baristas.
22 locals recommend
Etcetera Coffeehouse
320 N 6th StCentral to the Lower Town Arts District residents. Open Mic Night, Slam Poetry, Stand Up, Neighborhood Memorabilia, great Baristas.
Internally known Chef (*on Bravo Top Chef) came home to Paducah to open her farm and river to table restaurant for dinner.
25 locals recommend
the freight house
330 S 3rd StInternally known Chef (*on Bravo Top Chef) came home to Paducah to open her farm and river to table restaurant for dinner.
Kitchens Cafe
2 blocks up the back alleys.
Everything Else
Set aside 3 hours. You will be amazed and overwhelmed. then go have a bourbon.
54 locals recommend
The National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson StSet aside 3 hours. You will be amazed and overwhelmed. then go have a bourbon.
BikeWorld, Bikes & Fitness
809 Joe Clifton DrOnly place you can rent and repair bicycles. Really good people.
Owen Cleaners
1021 Kentucky Ave1 day turn around for most clothes. 270-444-7227
225 Medical Center Dr
225 Medical Center DriveWalk-in Clinic 225 Medical Center Dr. 270-441-4357
Mercy Health - Hospice Paducah
225 Medical Center DriveHospital Main Switchboard: 270-444-2444
Lions Club of Paducah
Call 270-443-3122
Rotary Club of Paducah
333 Broadway StreetThey meet every Wednesday for Lunch. Bring your local banner. 270-442-3418
Knights of Columbus
3028 Jefferson StreetCheck when they meet. 270-554-0700
Loyal Order of Moose
Check their website to see the next meeting. 270-442-0969
Masonic Lodge
2340 Jackson StreetCheck your local listing, 270-443-3127
Arts & Culture
Only Arthouse Cinema this side of St. Louis. Live music, Art Gallery in Lobby. See their website for times and shows.
19 locals recommend
Maiden Valley Cinema
112 Maiden AlleyOnly Arthouse Cinema this side of St. Louis. Live music, Art Gallery in Lobby. See their website for times and shows.
Broadway Touring Companies, Concerts. See their website for current events and tickets.
16 locals recommend
Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center
100 Kentucky AveBroadway Touring Companies, Concerts. See their website for current events and tickets.
Award-winning regional theatre. over 50 years and going strong. 270-444-6828
25 locals recommend
Market House Theatre
132 Market House SquareAward-winning regional theatre. over 50 years and going strong. 270-444-6828
I is the history of Paducah with amazing artifacts. Staff is very knowledgeable
6 locals recommend
William Clark Market House Museum
121 Market House SquareI is the history of Paducah with amazing artifacts. Staff is very knowledgeable
Pinecone Gallery & Studios
421 North 7th StreetOpen your back door! There we are.
William Clark Market House Museum
121 Market House SquareEntertainment & Activities
Great for children to learn about the River Industry and drive a simulator.
16 locals recommend
River Discovery Center
117 S Water StGreat for children to learn about the River Industry and drive a simulator.
Paducah Railroad Museum
200 Washington StModel trains, exhibits, friendly informed staff.
Biking, walking, tennis, pool, relaxing in the shade with a picnic.
14 locals recommend
Bob Noble Park
2801 Park AveBiking, walking, tennis, pool, relaxing in the shade with a picnic.
Shopping
All unique, all with a whimsy and intelligence. Affordable and fun. Do or bring a bowl for the annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
Terra Cottage Ceramics
514 N 7th StAll unique, all with a whimsy and intelligence. Affordable and fun. Do or bring a bowl for the annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
Bill Renzulli's paintings, prints and books. Call for appointment, visit his website.270-366-2867
Gallery 5
700 Bellevue DriveBill Renzulli's paintings, prints and books. Call for appointment, visit his website.270-366-2867
PAPA Gallery
124 Broadway StLocal and regional art. 270-575-3544
BBQ & More
321 Broadway StCooking classes, Paducah gifts, BBQ condiments and more. 270-534-5951
Rose Garden Florist Inc
805 Broadway StreetFlower and plants for the last minute. Right around the corner. 270-442-0020
The Home Depot
2801 James Sanders BoulevardTools, supplies, equipment. Like all the others. 270-442-1950
Crash Comics
1201 Kentucky AvenueEvery new comic and the classics, vast selection. 270-442-7348
The second largest mall in Kentucky. If you need the franchises and chainstores. Take Park Avenue (one way) about 10 minutes and you will pass gas stations, car lots and Nobel Park. 270-442-0418
19 locals recommend
Kentucky Oaks Mall
5101 Hinkleville RdThe second largest mall in Kentucky. If you need the franchises and chainstores. Take Park Avenue (one way) about 10 minutes and you will pass gas stations, car lots and Nobel Park. 270-442-0418
Char and other Lower Town artists sell their work here, as well as other regional artists and crafts folk.
Art Guild of Paducah Gallery and Gift Shop
115 Market House SquareChar and other Lower Town artists sell their work here, as well as other regional artists and crafts folk.
Showcases the art and crafts of regional artists, with Paducah-labeled items.
Bricolage Art Collective
107 Market House SquareShowcases the art and crafts of regional artists, with Paducah-labeled items.
Essentials
Excellent selection of fresh and frozen foods. Very helpful staff. 270-442-0999
Golden Carrot Natural Foods
433 Jefferson StExcellent selection of fresh and frozen foods. Very helpful staff. 270-442-0999
Deli, Grocery, Butcher, Kentucky Proud products. Local produce. Drive thru, call ahead. 270-444-3996
15 locals recommend
Midtown Market
3000 Broadway StDeli, Grocery, Butcher, Kentucky Proud products. Local produce. Drive thru, call ahead. 270-444-3996
Superway
649 North 8th StreetGas station, convenience food store. 270-575-0666
3141 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY, Groceries, pharmacy, deli, money orders and new gas station. 270-444-0596
13 locals recommend
Kroger
3275 Irvin Cobb Dr3141 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY, Groceries, pharmacy, deli, money orders and new gas station. 270-444-0596