And to further hammer home the point, it was named aUNESCO Creative Cityby the United Nations in 2013.
Take that, Telluride.
Annually,the museumwhich houses over 650 different quilting works of artreceives more than 35,000 visitors.
Stop by The National Quilt Museum or the Yeiser Art Center to view an exhibition or participate in a community project. Down the street, MAKE Paducah is also open for studio classes and workshop bookings.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
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Learn About Kentucky Spirits
It’s legal now, we promise!
The Silent Brigade Distillery designed and built copper pot stills to make their hand-crafted Kentucky bourbon.
Moonshine shouldn’t be shied away from, but ensure to keep your wits about you, you hear?
Standout dishes include spicy beer cheese (a Kentucky classic!
), chicken and dumplings, and pecan pie.
The Barbecue on the River Festival is a community event that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.
It’s like a big family reunion, only much, much better.
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Drink At A Bourbon Bar
While in Kentucky, do as Kentuckians do.
This bourbon-centric bar lives in the shell of an over-150-year-old building and features bourbons and whiskeys.
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Afterward, you might just extend your trip into a big Bourbon Country expedition.
It’s the whole dang show.
courtesy of the Freight House.
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Small-Town Treasures, The Oh Brother, Where Art Thou cocktail from Freight House; Barrel & Bond; the bar at Café de Fae; chef Sara Bradley of Freight House; artful offerings at Frenchtown Station; Market House Theatre; the Belle Louise Historic Guest House; beer on tap at Dry Ground Brewing Company; a cozy corner at Barrel & Bond.Credit:ROBBIE CAPONETTO
