This city blends Kentucky charm with a hidden gem uniqueness that makes it a must-visit on your next Bluegrass State staycation!

Kentucky Charm

The Bluegrass State is truly underrated. Of course, Kentucky is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, so there's no shortage of places to see on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.   But there's also everything from horse racing to beautiful natural scenery.

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Recently, I saw an article that named the best hidden gem in each state, and I was intrigued when I saw that Kentucky's best hidden gem wasn't an attraction like every other state, but a whole city.

What is a Hidden Gem?

To me, a hidden gem is a place that's worth way more hype than it gets.  Usually, a hidden gem is off the beaten path, and a place that has something unique or different about it that makes it worth the visit.  For these reasons, Kentucky's crown for best hidden gem goes to an entire city.

Paducah Named Kentucky's Best Hidden Gem

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I think it's really interesting that Cheapism decided to name the entire city of Paducah as Kentucky's best hidden gem. However, when I read their reasons for naming a whole city as a hidden gem, it makes sense. For being a modest-sized city of 26,000 people, Paducah does bring the quaint small-town charm along with its city feel.

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Here is what Cheapism has to say about Paducah:

While Louisville and Lexington get the lion's share of attention in the Bluegrass State, the charming historic town of Paducah continues to thrive happily at the mouth of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, just across the Illinois border. In this largely overlooked gem, you can stroll across the riverfront, duck into local bars and restaurants, and consider yourself lucky to have found it.

So what do you think?  Did they get it right?  You can see each state's top hidden gem here. 

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