Acclaimed muralist Robert Dafford painted them as an homage to the city’s glory days as a hub along the Ohio River. Take your time looking at the murals along the city’s old floodwall.
The path runs adjacent to the city’s River District, which is now home to a collection of museums - the National Quilt Museum among them - and galleries. And JP’s Bar and Grill is the local burger and beer spot.īefore you head back to your room, take a stroll down the Paducah Riverwalk. Cynthia’s Ristorante is your spot for hearty Italian, like shrimp fettuccine and spaghettini al pomodoro. Head to the Freight House for farm-to-table southern favorites, like frog legs with fennel, lemon balm, and a poppy seed dressing. In recent years, downtown Paducah has blossomed with restaurants. Built in the mid-19th century, the hotel features king suites with exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light, and antique-inspired soaking baths. Like a good relationship, a stay at the 1857 Hotel in Paducah is filled with old memories and new experiences.