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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Paducah

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Paducah, Kentucky

Updated January 12, 2026
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Floodwall murals.

Paducah, Kentucky

Floodwall Murals

A collection of outdoor art by renowned muralist Robert Dafford depicts the history of a flooded city.

Paducah, Kentucky

World’s Largest Quilting Needle

A 22-foot stainless steel quilting needle pays tribute to a local connection to fiber arts.

Paducah, Kentucky

Flood High Water Marks

A visualization of three catastrophic floods that led to the creation of the famed Flood Wall.
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Metropolis, Illinois

The Super Museum

You have to love a museum with a truly dedicated focus. A focus on Superman, for example.
8 miles from Paducah
Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland

Calvert City, Kentucky

Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden and Toyland

A whimsical folk art garden full of punny pieces and a diorama containing 3,500 toys.
9 miles from Paducah
Mermet Springs

Belknap, Illinois

Mermet Springs

Planes, trains, and automobiles have all been sunk as attractions at this Illinois diving spot.
20 miles from Paducah

Smithland, Kentucky

Mantle Rock

An enormous natural sandstone bridge in Kentucky.
21 miles from Paducah
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