KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
I-24 Eastbound Exit 25B: Left at the light (Hwy 62). KOA is 1/3 mile on the left. I-24 Westbound Exit 27: Right onto Hwy 62, go thru 2 traffic lights. KOA is 1/3 mile on the left.I-69 / Purchase Parkway Exit 51 A-B: When you come out of the turn, keep to the left.
Left at the light (Hwy 62). KOA is 1/3 mile on the left.IT IS LEGAL & EASY TO TURN LEFT INTO OUR DRIVEWAY. PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW GPS. ONCE YOU SEE THE LIGHTED KOA SIGN AND THE LEFT-HAND TURN LANE BEGINS, TURN
INTO OUR GRAVEL DRIVEWAY - BEFORE YOU PASS THE WHITE HOUSE.
Local Area Attractions Near Kentucky Lake / I-24 / Paducah KOA Journey
Less than 3 miles from KOA, this family oriented spot is open every weekend from mid-April through September 1st. Featuring DOUBLE FEATURES of 1ST RUN FILMS with a grill serving the area's best cheeseburgers! They also serve hot dogs, grilled cheese, a wide variety of incredible pizza made fresh on site and (of course) candy, popcorn and sodas. http://calvertdrivein.com/
Several museums to enjoy including Alben W. Barkley Museum (open Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.), Annie's Horsedrawn Carriages (open Thursday through Friday 7 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to close), Historic Markers, Museum of the American Quilter's Society (Open year-round except for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day), Paducah Railroad Museum (open Saturday 1 to 4 p.m.), The River Heritage Museum (open by appointment), William Clark Market House Museum (open Monday through Saturday noon to 4 p.m. and closed January through February).
This prominent monument commemorates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and is located in Midtown on Paducah's Martin Luther King Drive.
The monument was dedicated ) in 1983.
1900 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
Paducah area railroad history exhibits. Operating Centralized Traffic Control machine.
Open March - December. Wed-Fri Noon - 4 PM; Sat by appt. only
Open when the riverboats are docked.
Admission Adults $6 Children $3
200 Washington St
Paducah, KY 42001
Chief Paduke was sculpted by Peter "Wolf" Toth in 1985 from a local red oak.
The historical marker names him "Wacinton" (way-cheen-too) honoring the
Chickasaw people. Part of his elaborate headdress fell off in a storm in
Nov. 2015. In July 2016, Toth repaired it.
2915 Park Ave
paducah, KY 42001
Restored 1860's Southern mansion features period furnishings and memorabilia of Paducah native, Alben Barkley. He served as vice
president under Harry Truman. Whitehave is one of the finest Classical Revival residential structures in Kentucky and is the only historic home
serving as an interstate Welcome Center.
The Welcome Center offers free admission. Tours are available every half-hour from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. Open 24 hours for the traveling public
1845 Lone Oak Road (exit 7)
paducah, KY 42001
The raceway is a 3/8 mile, clay oval track located in Paducah, KY. UMP Super Late Models, CARS Crate Late Models, UMP Open Wheel Modified, UMP Pure Streets, Warrior, and Mini Springs have raced at PIR. PIR has also hosted Demolition Derby events. The track was 1st opened in 1972, was purchased by NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (and others) in 2005, was dormant from 2016 through the reopening in 2022. The track was most recently purchased by Adam Elliott and his wife, Brittany. In addition to weekly summer races, NASCAR night brings celebrity drivers to the track to sign autographs and take a spin around the raceway. 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah, KY 42003 [email protected]
At the Art Center, changing exhibits and permanent collections include 19th and 20th Century American, European, Asian and African Art. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
200 Broadway st
Paducah, KY 42001
Visit the studios and galleries of artists from around the world who have moved to this historic neighborhood to be part of a cutting edge arts program. Lower Town also offers specialty shops, exquisite cuisine, and gourmet coffee and tea. Jefferson-Park Ave., 3rd-9th Streets. New gallery openings ongoing; most galleries host regular hours. Visit the website for hours and map of galleries. 270.444.8690
Explore this 30,000-sq. ft. museum dedicated to "honoring today's quilter!" In addition to the lobby's quilt patterned stained glass windows, the museum features more than 100 contemporary and traditional quilts on display. Admission is free to the gift and bookshop. 215 Jefferson. Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Also, Apr.-Oct., Sun., 1-5 PM. Open extended hours during Second Saturday. Admission is as follows: $8 adults, $6 seniors & students, $5 groups of 15 or more. 270.442.8856
New performing arts center hosts a Broadway Series, Carson Select Series and Class Acts Series for school groups. 100 Kentucky Ave. Call the box office or visit the website for information or to purchase tickets. Box Office: 270.450.4444; Group Sales: 270.443.9932, ext. 2242.
Portraits from Paducah's past depicted in nearly 50 murals by Robert Dafford & the Dafford Murals Team on the city's floodwall. Water St./Jefferson to Washington St.
Visit Paducah's thriving riverfront and take a self-guided tour of the Paducah Wall to Wall Murals(link is external) along the concrete floodwall in downtown. These works
of art with informational plaques depict Paducah's rich history in more than 60 life-sized panoramic murals by renowned artist Robert Dafford and the Dafford Murals Team.
The concrete wall in downtown Paducah is 14 feet in height. The system includes 12 pump stations and several pipe gates, pipes, and 47 vehicular openings. The floodwall
was constructed between August 1939 and July 1949. The City took over operation and maintenance of the floodwall from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 1949.
The last time the floodgates were installed due to flooding was in 2019. They also were installed in 2018. The City had a significant flood event in 2011 with a river crest at 55.03 feet on May 5.
Water st
Paducah, KY 42001
A Save America's Treasures project housed in downtown's oldest standing structure. State of the art, interactive exhibits tell the story of the four rivers region. There is a nautical and science themed gift shop. 117 S. Water Street. Mon.-Sat., 9:30 AM-5 PM; Sun., 1-5 PM. $5 adults, $3 ages 3-12, $4.50 seniors; group rates available. 270.575.9958
Display of articles from Paducah's history staged within the century-old interior of the List Drug Store in the 1905 Market House. 121 S. 2nd St., Market House Sq. OpenThurs - Sat. 10 AM -4 PM. $5 adults, $1 children under 10. 270.443.7759
Good food, local history, simpler times, beautiful gardens, a day on the lake, a lazy afternoon with comfortable conversation and friendly, smiling faces.
Patti's welcomes the little ones with their small animal walk through park, 18 hole miniature golf, playground, mining and remote control boats.
Eight boutiques - all styles and treats available. Home of the famous pork chop.
OPEN DAILY 11:00 am – 8:00 pm RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
When you visit the Golden Pond Planetarium, you will enjoy a variety of entertaining and educational programs presented with their NEW SkyExplorer Digital Planetarium Software combined with 2k Hi-Resolution Laser Projection system which displays stunning, realistic images on the 40-foot dome of the theater. Friends of Land Between the Lakes provides qualified interpreters at the Planetarium who supplement the automated presentations with live, personal interactions with the audience. “Tonight's Sky Live” is a live presentation which allows visitors to learn about planets, stars, and constellations in the night sky of the coming evening. Planetarium shows are offered daily.
Open daily year round 10 AM - 5 PM
238 Visitor Center Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
Enjoy the "Village Between The Lakes" and the surrounding areas by bike. The versatile 7-speed bikes is an ideal blend of comfort and performance. Its step-over mix frame design is universal, durable, and comfortable, and it's aluminum frame and components are designed to be lightweight.
The Bike have a built in lock & key device on the back wheel so that rides can feel free to shop, dine, and enjoy without worries.
Bike rental station is located next to the Grand Rivers Tourism Office, 1858 JH O'Bryan Avenue.
To rent, download the Movatic App on your device at the Apple App Store or from Google Play.
1858 JH O'Bryan Avenue.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
Paducah has more than 5 miles of Greenway Trail linking downtown to County Park Road running through Bob Noble Park and Stuart Nelson Park and
adjacent to the Ohio River Boat Launch. Much of the trail is concrete and follows the top of the floodwall levee. The 1.75 mile stretch between
County Park Road and Bob Noble Park is gravel and surrounded by woods. The best places to park and access the trail are at Stuart Nelson Park, Bob Noble Park,
or the Convention Center and riverfront
2801 Park Ave
Paducah, KY 42001
Take a Trip Through the Elk & Bison PrairieThe Elk & Bison Prairie offers a native grassland habitat that was once common in Kentucky more than a century ago. Elk and bison roam free within this 700-acre enclosure.
Visitors explore the wonders of the tall grass prairie habitat by traveling in their enclosed vehicle via a 3.5-mile paved loop road. Numerous other wildlife species and a
stunning array of native plants also thrive in the prairie. Wild turkeys, a variety of birds, small game, butterflies, and prairie mammals find sanctuary in the Elk & Bison Prairie. What will you discover?
Due to safety concerns for both our visitors and our large animals in the Elk & Bison Prairie, vehicles must be enclosed; pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. are not allowed for safety reasons.
$5 per Automobile
Elk & Bison Prairie Road
Golden Pond, KY 42211
Marshall County boasts four disc golf courses, providing a weekend of challenging fun for disc golf enthusiasts!Not only will you find
these four courses in our backyard, the Kentucky Lake region has a Disc Golf Trail
where the most serious players can experience a wide variety of challenging courses.
There is also a regional disc golf trail. Prizes are available for visiting all sites on the trail. Visit the website for more details
Regional Disc Golf Course Trail The West Kentucky Disc Golf Course Trail is a partnership between the communities of Benton,
Bowling Green, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, Marion, Mayfield, Oak Grove and Paducah.
Parks drive
Calvert city, KY 42029
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