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Authentic experiences separate good meeting and conference destinations from great ones. You need adequate meeting space and enough hotel rooms to accommodate your guests. A trendy, walkable downtown full of one-of-a-kind restaurants and shops helps too, as does a vibrant nightlife. Plus, hands-on cultural experiences provide plenty for attendees to immerse themselves in between keynote addresses and breakout sessions.
Paducah, KY, checks all the right boxes with its unique character and rich, cultural experiences that inspire attendees. Situated in Western Kentucky in the heart of America’s inland waterways, this sophisticated river community — one of just nine UNESCO Creative Cities in the United States — is brimming with remarkable history and thriving heritage.
The Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center boasts a spacious 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting and floor space overlooking the flowing waters of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers. Gather in spacious, versatile meeting venues that range from the state-of-the-art Carson Center for the Performing Arts — featuring a wide range of amenities and cutting-edge technology — to repurposed historic venues through which the history of Paducah emanates from the very walls. More than 2,000 rooms spread across Paducah provide ample group- and meeting-friendly lodging opportunities. Guests can choose from charming short-term rentals or nationally recognized brands operating under familiar roofs, ensuring a good night’s sleep before another productive day.
Meeting in Paducah is not all work — this Creative City offers plenty of captivating and entertaining attractions to explore before, after and between meeting-related functions. Charming restaurants feature vast menus full of delicious, mouthwatering recipes that put bold, creative spins on traditional Southern flavors. Add immersive, hands-on experiences and a vibrant nightlife full of craft cocktails and live music and you’ll be amazed at how this UNESCO Creative City will impact and inspire your next meeting.
And for those in search of the perfect keepsake or memento to remember their trip, urban boutiques and eclectic antique shops occupy generations-old storefronts on walkable, tree-lined brick streets. Let the team at the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau show you how they take good events and turn them into great trips to remember.
More Reasons to Meet in Paducah
Space
- 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space at Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center
- 30-plus unique indoor and outdoor meeting venues
Accommodations
- 30-plus lodging options
- More than 2,000 hotel rooms
Connections
- Half a day’s drive from four major cities
- Daily flights to Charlotte on Contour Airlines via Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)
Find the perfect fit for your convention, meeting or event with the help of our complimentary planning services today! Contact Lynda Peters-Jones, Director of Sales, at lynda@paducah.travel.
Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau
128 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001
1.800.PADUCAH
