Kentucky Lake/I-24/Paducah KOA

Museums

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).

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Center for Maritime Education -- Tours available by reservation.

Steam Locomotive No. 1518

"Wacinton" Carved Indian

Whitehaven Welcome Center

Free admission. Tours available every half-hour from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. Open 24-hours for the traveling public

Yeiser Art Center

Changing exhibits and permanent collection 19th and 20th Century American, European, Asian and African Art. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information please visit them at their website www.yeiser.org.

Millsprings Family Fun Park

Features 18-hole miniature golf, bumper cars, slick track go carts, roller coaster, ferris wheel, kiddie jeep rides, restaurants and other park attractions. Live entertainment.

Paducah, Kentucky…Art, Rhythm & Rivers

Located in the heart of America, Paducah's art, rivers, & rhythm flow as freely as the hospitality of this friendly historic hamlet. Founded in 1827 by William Clark of Lewis & Clark fame, Paducah's origins and prosperity can be attributed to its strategic location at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Today, this same riverfront is the site of steamboat dockings, fireworks, concerts and festivals throughout the year. The downtown boasts quality museums, interesting shops, and regional dining specialties housed within restored 19th century architecture.

Lowertown Fine Arts District

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. Lowertown 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

Museum of the American Quilter's Society

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. Free admission to gift and bookshop. 215 Jefferson. Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Also, Apr.-Oct., Sun., 1-5 PM. Open extended hours during Second Saturday. $8 adults, $6 seniors & students, $5 groups of 15 or more. 270.442.8856

Carson Center

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.

Paducah Wall to Wall Murals

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.

River Heritage Museum

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. Nautical and science themed gift shop. 117 S. Water Street. Mon.-Sat., 9:30 AM-5 PM; Also, Apr.-Nov., Sun., 1-5 PM. $5 adults, $3 ages 3-12, $4.50 seniors; group rates available. 270.575.9958

The William Clark Market House Museum

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. Group tours mornings by appointment. Open first Saturday in March thru mid-December. Mon.-Sat., Noon-4 PM. $3 adults, $1 ages 6-11. 270.443.7759

Paducah International Raceway

Three-eighth mile, high banked clay, late-model stock and sprint car racing. The local racetrack sped to a new height in 2005 when NASCAR racer Ken Schrader purchased the track with promoter Robert Sargent. In addition to weekly summer races, NASCAR night brings celebrity drivers to the track to sign autographs and take a spin around the PIR. 4445 Shemwell Lane. 7-10:30 PM. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 6-12. 270.442.7532