We drove to downtown Paducah and learned that William Clark (of Lewis & Clark fame) purchased the land for the city (37,000 acres) for $5.00. We also ...
- Viewed the Floodwall Murals
- Walked along the Ohio Riverfront
- Had lunch at Doe's Eat Place
- Went to The National Quilt Museum
- Went to the River Discovery Center
Each was special and memorable in its own way.
The Floodwall Murals stretch for blocks along the riverfront.
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| Each mural was commissioned by a separate organization |
The Riverfront
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| The riverfront was clean and very peaceful. |
The Quilt Museum had approximately 150 quilts on display. They are phenomenal works of art.
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| This is a carved, wooden quilt. |
The River Discovery Center showcases the Four Rivers Region maritime heritage from the 1600's to present day. The building it occupies is the only antebellum structure remaining in Paducah. They even have a boat simulator that allows visitors to "captain" a speedboat, a towboat or a Coast Guard vessel in a variety of scenarios.
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| 2nd floor has period decorations. |
We may return to the downtown tomorrow.
We ended the day with a visit to the Paducah Laundromat. It was the nicest we've experienced.
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