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Attractions
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National Quilt Museum keeps traditional art alive
(Aug 9, 2010)
National Quilt Museum keeps traditional art aliveWith more than 300 traditional and contemporary quilts, the National Quilt Museum in the westernmost edge of Kentucky provides hours of enjoyment for quilters and non-quilters alike.
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Paris Landing State Park: Spend a day on the lake
(Aug 2, 2010)
Paris Landing State Park: Spend a day on the lakeCome experience Paris Landing Park and all it has to offer, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and much more.
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Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch: Country family fun
(Aug 2, 2010)
Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch: Country family funLoretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills offers rugged adventure with several recreational activities, beautiful grounds and entertaining fun.
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Market House Theatre: Distinctive theater in a historic locale
(Jul 26, 2010)
Market House Theatre: Distinctive theater in a historic localeFor nearly 50 years, the award-winning Market House Theatre has been entertaining audiences while providing artistic opportunities for young and old alike. This community theater delivers delightful performances ranging from traditional musical theater favorites to lively youth-oriented performances to recent Broadway dramas, comedies and musicals. With a season this varied — and with tickets this affordable — there’s sure to be something for you!
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Market House Museum: Packing Paducah’s history in a small space
(Jul 24, 2010)
Market House Museum: Packing Paducah’s history in a small spaceThough small, the William Clark Market House Museum contains curiosities and artifacts tracing the nearly 200 years of Paducah’s history. From early vehicles to delicate works of art to documents and maps, the museum celebrates the people and events who made the town what it has become.
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Tilghman House: Explore the Civil War in Western Kentucky
(Jul 10, 2010)
Tilghman House: Explore the Civil War in Western KentuckyThe Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum houses mementos of a Confederate general, but its main attraction is in exploring the progress of the Civil War in Western Kentucky.
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Natchez Trace State Park: Scenic woodlands and recreation abound!
(Jul 4, 2010)
Natchez Trace State Park: Scenic woodlands and recreation abound!Natchez Trace State Park includes a state forest and a Wildlife Management Area, totaling to 48,000 acres. The park features scenic woodlands, trails, lodging and more.
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Bob Noble Park: Paducah’s picturesque playground
(Jun 23, 2010)
Bob Noble Park: Paducah’s picturesque playgroundFor more than 80 years, Paducah-area residents have enjoyed the attractions of Bob Noble Park, the 35-acre recreational area just minutes away from the heart of downtown. From its beginning days as a thickly forested haven for moonshiners and outlaws to its current status as a center for picnicking, swimming, tennis, basketball, skateboarding and other leisure activities, the park has become an indispensible part of Paducah life.
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Patti’s 1880’s Settlement: Food and more near Land Between the Lakes
(Jun 20, 2010)
Patti’s 1880’s Settlement: Food and more near Land Between the LakesWith three restaurants, mini golf, a wedding chapel and an animal park, Patti’s 1880’s Settlement has become a destination unto itself.
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International Rockabilly Hall of Fame & Museum: Paying homage to rockabilly music
(Jun 11, 2010)
International Rockabilly Hall of Fame & Museum: Paying homage to rockabilly musicThe International Rockabilly Hall of Fame & Museum in Jackson pays homage to the music and its artists.
Events
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Paducah, Metropolis plan super weekend Sept. 11–12
(Aug 23, 2010)
Paducah, Metropolis plan super weekend Sept. 11–12Everyone knows that Metropolis, Ill., is the home of Superman. Paducah is home to a super museum — the National Quilt Museum of the United States. It’s only natural for the neighboring cities to combine forces. Locals and visitors will find a wealth of activities, from quilting events to historic re-enactments and more, Sept. 11–12 with Super City — Quilt City, A Celebration of the Arts between Two Cities.
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Memphis Music and Heritage Festival unites community with song Sept. 4-5
(Aug 23, 2010)
Memphis Music and Heritage Festival unites community with song Sept. 4-5The community of Memphis unites by music, taking it and molding it into a distinguished sound. For more than two decades, the Center for Southern Folklore’s Memphis Music and Heritage Festival has showcased artists who help define the music of the region.
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Tales from the Land of Gullah: A cultural journey back in time
(Aug 22, 2010)
Tales from the Land of Gullah: A cultural journey back in time“Tales from the Land of Gullah,” a new exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Memphis that opens Sept. 25, reveals the Gullah way of life, a West African culture that survived the hardships of slavery and remained almost unscathed since the 1600s.
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Memphis in May International Festival: No other place to be in Tennessee
(May 2, 2010)
Memphis in May International Festival: No other place to be in TennesseeMemphis in May International Festival, a month-long celebration, hosts some of the city’s largest events, including the Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and the Sunset Symphony.
