Julie's Guidebook

Julie
Julie's Guidebook

Sightseeing

The trendy Lowertown Arts District of Paducah is one of the most desirable neighborhoods full of art galleries, shops, and historic homes. It is a neighborhood full of friendly, fun people only a few blocks walk or drive to Broadway Street and all the downtown shops and restaurants. Street festivals like the Lowertown Arts Festival and Barbecue on the River are just steps from my front door.
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Paducah City-Lowertown
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The trendy Lowertown Arts District of Paducah is one of the most desirable neighborhoods full of art galleries, shops, and historic homes. It is a neighborhood full of friendly, fun people only a few blocks walk or drive to Broadway Street and all the downtown shops and restaurants. Street festivals like the Lowertown Arts Festival and Barbecue on the River are just steps from my front door.
This is a rest area in a historic mansion. It is about a 10 minute drive from the loft.
Informační centrum Whitehaven
1845 Lone Oak Rd
This is a rest area in a historic mansion. It is about a 10 minute drive from the loft.
The riverfront in Paducah is a beautiful area near downtown. You can walk around and check out the painted floodwall. There are also horse-drawn carriages you can ride several days a week.
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Historické nábřeží
27 The Foot of Broadway
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The riverfront in Paducah is a beautiful area near downtown. You can walk around and check out the painted floodwall. There are also horse-drawn carriages you can ride several days a week.
This is a beautiful historic area downtown with the Market House Theater, Maiden Alley, the Carson Center, and other shops/bars/local restaurants.
Market House Square
Market House Square
This is a beautiful historic area downtown with the Market House Theater, Maiden Alley, the Carson Center, and other shops/bars/local restaurants.
You can schedule a horse-drawn carriage to take you around Paducah- search John’s Pass Carriage Service. Perfect for kids!
Downtown Gazebo
You can schedule a horse-drawn carriage to take you around Paducah- search John’s Pass Carriage Service. Perfect for kids!

Museum

The National Quilt Museum is one of the top destinations for visitors of Paducah. The annual quilt show is held every year in the Spring and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. Quilters may also be interested in checking out Hancock Fabrics, Artist Endeavors, Quilt in a Day (may be online only now), Tuscan Rose, Muppins Sewing Emporium, Pinecone Art Gallery (Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics), World of Crafting, Art Guild of Paducah, Jefferson Street Studios, Calico Country Sew and Vac, Paper Pieces, and English’s Sew and Vac (mostly sewing machines).
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Národní muzeum patchworků
215 Jefferson St
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The National Quilt Museum is one of the top destinations for visitors of Paducah. The annual quilt show is held every year in the Spring and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. Quilters may also be interested in checking out Hancock Fabrics, Artist Endeavors, Quilt in a Day (may be online only now), Tuscan Rose, Muppins Sewing Emporium, Pinecone Art Gallery (Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics), World of Crafting, Art Guild of Paducah, Jefferson Street Studios, Calico Country Sew and Vac, Paper Pieces, and English’s Sew and Vac (mostly sewing machines).
A kid-friendly place to learn all about the river industry in Paducah. The river industry is one of the largest industries in Paducah, KY. We are located at the confluence of the largest concentration of navigable rivers in the world.
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River Discovery Center
117 S Water St
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A kid-friendly place to learn all about the river industry in Paducah. The river industry is one of the largest industries in Paducah, KY. We are located at the confluence of the largest concentration of navigable rivers in the world.
This is a local museum in downtown Paducah near the Market House Theater.
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William Clark Market House Museum
121 Market House Square
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This is a local museum in downtown Paducah near the Market House Theater.
An art museum that showcases art from local and international artists.
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Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway St
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An art museum that showcases art from local and international artists.

Food scene

This is a cute coffee shop/hangout right around the corner a block away.
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Etcetera Coffeehouse
320 N 6th St
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This is a cute coffee shop/hangout right around the corner a block away.
a nice restaurant that is a converted railroad depot. The owner is award winning chef and Top Chef runner up Sara Bradley- you'll need to drive to this place from the loft
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the freight house
330 S 3rd St
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a nice restaurant that is a converted railroad depot. The owner is award winning chef and Top Chef runner up Sara Bradley- you'll need to drive to this place from the loft
a really nice sit-down restaurant with a lovely atmosphere located right on Broadway Street
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Grill 211
211 Broadway St
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a really nice sit-down restaurant with a lovely atmosphere located right on Broadway Street
a casual place with some of the best barbecue I've ever had!
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Starnes Barbecue
1008 Joe Clifton Dr
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a casual place with some of the best barbecue I've ever had!
a nice sit down Asian restaurant with really good sushi- They have the best crab rangoon I’ve ever had!
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Jasmine Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
451 Jordan Dr
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a nice sit down Asian restaurant with really good sushi- They have the best crab rangoon I’ve ever had!
a tropical theme restaurant near the mall area
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Flamingo Row
2640 Perkins Creek Dr
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a tropical theme restaurant near the mall area
a hippie theme pizza place inside the old Coca Cola plant- this building is a local hangout
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Mellow Mushroom
3121 Broadway St
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a hippie theme pizza place inside the old Coca Cola plant- this building is a local hangout
A beautiful upscale restaurant perfect for a nice dinner
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Cynthia's Ristorante
125 Market House Square
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A beautiful upscale restaurant perfect for a nice dinner
This is a very popular local deli/ bakery with some of the best fresh baked bread you’ll find anywhere. It is located in Market House Square and has been around since 1873- they still use Old World Recipes!
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Kirchhoff's Deli
118 Marine Way
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This is a very popular local deli/ bakery with some of the best fresh baked bread you’ll find anywhere. It is located in Market House Square and has been around since 1873- they still use Old World Recipes!
A cute ice cream shop that sells rolled ice cream
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Craving the Curls Rolled Ice Cream
113 Market House Square
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A cute ice cream shop that sells rolled ice cream
A popular restaurant with amazing food right downtown near the river in a prime location
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Doe's Eat Place
136 Broadway St
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A popular restaurant with amazing food right downtown near the river in a prime location
Cajun cuisine with a New Orleans vibe- located in a prime spot right downtown by the river
Broussard’s Cajun Cuisine
Cajun cuisine with a New Orleans vibe- located in a prime spot right downtown by the river
Out by the mall you’ll find a lot of the chain restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, etc. as well as many chain fast food restaurants such as Fazolis, Chick Fil A, Steak N Shake, McDonalds, etc.
Hinkleville Rd, Paducah, KY, Spojené státy americké
Out by the mall you’ll find a lot of the chain restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, etc. as well as many chain fast food restaurants such as Fazolis, Chick Fil A, Steak N Shake, McDonalds, etc.
A popular local restaurant and bakery that also caters events/ rehearsal dinners/ parties, etc. Give them a call before stopping by as I am not sure of their hours or if they mostly do catering.
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Artisan Kitchen
1704 Broadway St
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A popular local restaurant and bakery that also caters events/ rehearsal dinners/ parties, etc. Give them a call before stopping by as I am not sure of their hours or if they mostly do catering.
This restaurant is about 45 minutes away near the lakes area but is well worth the drive- especially during the holiday season. It is actually more of an 1880s settlement with a gift store and other things from the era. The restaurant is a popular destination during the holiday months because they decorate with lights and trees.
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Patti's 1880's Settlement
1793 J H O'Bryan Ave
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This restaurant is about 45 minutes away near the lakes area but is well worth the drive- especially during the holiday season. It is actually more of an 1880s settlement with a gift store and other things from the era. The restaurant is a popular destination during the holiday months because they decorate with lights and trees.
A nice sit down restaurant and bar right on Broadway Street in Market House Square with an elevated dining experience- very talented chefs!
Stella's
A nice sit down restaurant and bar right on Broadway Street in Market House Square with an elevated dining experience- very talented chefs!
A Mexican theme restaurant/ bar with an outdoor courtyard.
Burrito After Dark - B.A.D. Paducah
A Mexican theme restaurant/ bar with an outdoor courtyard.
Amazing vegan food
Branch Out
713 Kentucky Ave
Amazing vegan food

Bars/Wineries/Breweries/Nightlife

This brewery is located in the old Coca Cola plant and is a local favorite. The pizza restaurant Mellow Mushroom and Pipers Tea are also located in the same building which is a popular hangout.
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Dry Ground Brewing Company
3121 Broadway St
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This brewery is located in the old Coca Cola plant and is a local favorite. The pizza restaurant Mellow Mushroom and Pipers Tea are also located in the same building which is a popular hangout.
A cool local distillery
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Silent Brigade Distillery
426 Broadway St
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A cool local distillery
A popular local bar nearby on 3rd Street
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The Johnson Bar
133 S 3rd St
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A popular local bar nearby on 3rd Street
This is a local bar right downtown near Market House Square.
The Bully Gorilla Bar
117 Market House Square
This is a local bar right downtown near Market House Square.
A popular local club
Night Moves
3201 Olivet Church Rd
A popular local club
This is a local brewery only a few blocks away.
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Paducah Beer Werks
301 N 4th St
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This is a local brewery only a few blocks away.
This is a local winery everyone loves! They have some of the best wines I’ve ever tried. Lauren’s Blackberry tastes exactly like grape juice to me. In addition to the winery, they also hold weddings and receptions- you may want to call ahead before heading over to make sure the winery is open.
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Purple Toad Winery
4275 Old US Hwy 45 S
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This is a local winery everyone loves! They have some of the best wines I’ve ever tried. Lauren’s Blackberry tastes exactly like grape juice to me. In addition to the winery, they also hold weddings and receptions- you may want to call ahead before heading over to make sure the winery is open.
This local bar is downtown only a few blocks away- right by the riverfront.
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Barrel & Bond
100 Broadway St
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This local bar is downtown only a few blocks away- right by the riverfront.
This is a popular restaurant downtown in a prime location. They also have a courtyard and bar area perfect for grabbing drinks.
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Max's Brick Oven Cafe
112 Market House Square
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This is a popular restaurant downtown in a prime location. They also have a courtyard and bar area perfect for grabbing drinks.
A short drive away is the wine trail in Southern Illinois. There are quite a few wineries to check out and you can spend all day going from winery to winery. Blue Sky and Owl Creek are 2 local favorites! Make sure you have a designated driver if you decide to go on the wine trail. You can do a google search to find a map online.
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Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
2865 Hickory Ridge Rd
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A short drive away is the wine trail in Southern Illinois. There are quite a few wineries to check out and you can spend all day going from winery to winery. Blue Sky and Owl Creek are 2 local favorites! Make sure you have a designated driver if you decide to go on the wine trail. You can do a google search to find a map online.
A popular winery on the wine trail just a short drive away
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Blue Sky Vineyard
3150 S Rocky Comfort Rd
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A popular winery on the wine trail just a short drive away
A popular local bar/ restaurant on Broadway Street downtown
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Over/Under
314 Broadway Street
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A popular local bar/ restaurant on Broadway Street downtown
A newly renovated piano bar with entertainment, food, and drinks- right on Broadway Street.
O&A’s Piano Bar
A newly renovated piano bar with entertainment, food, and drinks- right on Broadway Street.
A cozy cocktail bar right on Broadway right below the Foxbriar Inn.
The Foxbriar Cocktail Bar
A cozy cocktail bar right on Broadway right below the Foxbriar Inn.

Shopping

The mall area over on Hinkleville Road has Kentucky Oaks Mall which has a Dillards, H&M, Homegoods, Dicks Sporting Goods, and a variety of other chain stores. Nearby shopping centers outside the mall have stores such as Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Books a Million, Kohls, Hobby Lobby, Chicos, Kirklands, Walmart, Sams Club, Lowes, etc.
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Kentucky Oaks Mall
5101 Hinkleville Rd
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The mall area over on Hinkleville Road has Kentucky Oaks Mall which has a Dillards, H&M, Homegoods, Dicks Sporting Goods, and a variety of other chain stores. Nearby shopping centers outside the mall have stores such as Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Books a Million, Kohls, Hobby Lobby, Chicos, Kirklands, Walmart, Sams Club, Lowes, etc.
This is a huge fabric/quilting supply store for crafters.
Hancock's of Paducah
3841 Hinkleville Rd
This is a huge fabric/quilting supply store for crafters.
The farmers market is usually open downtown on Saturdays. I'm not sure if it is every Saturday during the summer or if they have a schedule so please check it out online before going.
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Downtown Paducah Farmer Market
306 N 2nd St
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The farmers market is usually open downtown on Saturdays. I'm not sure if it is every Saturday during the summer or if they have a schedule so please check it out online before going.
This area in downtown Paducah has about 5 blocks of boutiques, antique stores, jewelry stores, and cute shops. This is the perfect area to spend a few days.
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This area in downtown Paducah has about 5 blocks of boutiques, antique stores, jewelry stores, and cute shops. This is the perfect area to spend a few days.

Entertainment

This theater with 12 screens plays all of the larger blockbuster movies when they come out.
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Cinemark Paducah
5159 Hinkleville Rd
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This theater with 12 screens plays all of the larger blockbuster movies when they come out.
This historic theater located in Market House Square downtown has a great cozy atmosphere and usually plays more of the independent films and some larger movies as well. I believe they also serve wine and beer as well as snacks.
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Maiden Valley Cinema
112 Maiden Alley
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This historic theater located in Market House Square downtown has a great cozy atmosphere and usually plays more of the independent films and some larger movies as well. I believe they also serve wine and beer as well as snacks.
This is an escape room over by the mall that usually has 3-4 different escape games you can choose from. Some of them are kid-friendly while others are adult oriented. You have an hour to figure out all the clues and try to escape from the room. You will need to buy tickets before you go over there. If you are by yourself, you can get them to pair you up with another group.
Talon Falls Escape
451 Jordan Dr
This is an escape room over by the mall that usually has 3-4 different escape games you can choose from. Some of them are kid-friendly while others are adult oriented. You have an hour to figure out all the clues and try to escape from the room. You will need to buy tickets before you go over there. If you are by yourself, you can get them to pair you up with another group.
This is an awesome haunted theme park with several haunted houses, a hayride, and a few other attractions. It is about a 30 minute drive from the loft. I went with a group and had a blast. I am not sure if they only have this in the Fall or if it is year round. You’ll need to call and check. I would not recommend this for very small children- we did take my 11 year old nephew and he wasn’t scared and really seemed to like it.
Talon Falls Screampark
2932 KY-849
This is an awesome haunted theme park with several haunted houses, a hayride, and a few other attractions. It is about a 30 minute drive from the loft. I went with a group and had a blast. I am not sure if they only have this in the Fall or if it is year round. You’ll need to call and check. I would not recommend this for very small children- we did take my 11 year old nephew and he wasn’t scared and really seemed to like it.
An art studio with classes you can sign up to take and create different artwork. Located downtown on Broadway only a few blocks away.
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Make
628 Broadway St
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An art studio with classes you can sign up to take and create different artwork. Located downtown on Broadway only a few blocks away.
Across the river in Metropolis, IL there is a local casino. It used to be on a riverboat but I believe it is located inside or nearby the hotel now.
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Harrah's Metropolis Casino & Hotel
100 E Front St
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Across the river in Metropolis, IL there is a local casino. It used to be on a riverboat but I believe it is located inside or nearby the hotel now.
A beautiful local theater that is a staple of the downtown area. The box office is located on the corner of Kentucky Avenue and Market House Square.
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Market House Theatre
132 Market House Square
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A beautiful local theater that is a staple of the downtown area. The box office is located on the corner of Kentucky Avenue and Market House Square.
Cassidy's Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy
Horseback riding facility
About 30 minutes away is a drive- in movie theater in Calvert City. You can search online or on social media for “Calvert City Drive In” to view the movies they’ll be playing. You can drive in and get food and drinks while you watch the movie from your vehicle.
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Calvert Drive In
111 Drive in Ln
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About 30 minutes away is a drive- in movie theater in Calvert City. You can search online or on social media for “Calvert City Drive In” to view the movies they’ll be playing. You can drive in and get food and drinks while you watch the movie from your vehicle.
This candle bar is located right downtown on Third Street a few blocks away. You can sign up to take a class to pour your own candles using custom scents that you choose. You can also stop by and shop their line of hand poured candles.
The Pour Room
110 S 3rd St
This candle bar is located right downtown on Third Street a few blocks away. You can sign up to take a class to pour your own candles using custom scents that you choose. You can also stop by and shop their line of hand poured candles.

Outdoors

This large park has a lake with ducks. There is an area set up as a playground for children. At Christmas time they have a gorgeous light show you can drive through in the park.
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Bob Noble Park
2801 Park Ave
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This large park has a lake with ducks. There is an area set up as a playground for children. At Christmas time they have a gorgeous light show you can drive through in the park.
If you are staying awhile, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley are just a short 45 minute drive. There are several places you can rent boats or camping space, but you should call ahead to check availability.
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Kentucky Lake
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If you are staying awhile, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley are just a short 45 minute drive. There are several places you can rent boats or camping space, but you should call ahead to check availability.
This water park up by the lake is a 45 minute drive. They have quite a few water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool for kids. This is a fun option during the summer months!
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Venture River Water Park
280 Funway Dr
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This water park up by the lake is a 45 minute drive. They have quite a few water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool for kids. This is a fun option during the summer months!
This area between the lakes is a nice place in nature for hiking or visiting. I believe there is a museum as well.
Land Between the Lakes
This area between the lakes is a nice place in nature for hiking or visiting. I believe there is a museum as well.
This gorgeous area in Southern Illinois just a short drive away is the perfect hiking spot.
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Zahrada bohů
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This gorgeous area in Southern Illinois just a short drive away is the perfect hiking spot.
The Shawnee National Forest is an expansive forest in Southern Illinois that has many beautiful hiking trails. Perfect for a day outdoors!
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Národní les Shawnee
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The Shawnee National Forest is an expansive forest in Southern Illinois that has many beautiful hiking trails. Perfect for a day outdoors!
A trail perfect for running or biking- you can rent bicycles at Hooper’s downtown on Broadway Street.
The Greenway Trail, Paducah, KY 42001, Spojené státy americké
A trail perfect for running or biking- you can rent bicycles at Hooper’s downtown on Broadway Street.