For Inspired Conventions, Plan on Paducah, KY!

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.

Thankfully, Paducah, KY checks all the right boxes with its unique characters 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.

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. Looking for something more intimate? Paducah is home to numerous historic meeting facilities perfect for small to mid-size events. 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. Sample refreshing farm-to-table dishes or go for Paducah’s brand of western Kentucky barbecue. 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 we take good events and turn them into great trips to remember.