- Our list of the best things to do in Benton, Kentucky, features the top 41 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Benton, KY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Benton, KY , followed by 39 popular activities in nearby cities, including Paducah, Murray and Gilbertsville
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18.9 Miles
The Flip Side Skate Shop is a skate store that sells brands including Element, Zero, Plan B, Baker, and Birdhouse. The skate shop sells skateboard accessories including trucks, hats, shirts, wheels, and grip tape.
20.3 Miles
79%
63 votes
Jefferson St.-Park Ave., 3rd-9th Sts., Paducah, KY
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No less than 47 businesses find their home in the Lowertown Arts District. Galleries and studios, art and home decorations and plenty of other shops are found in here.
20.7 Miles
With the Freight House constructed in 1925, the Paducah Railroad Museum was opened in 1996. It displays artifacts concerning the railroad history, including engine and car equipment.
20.7 Miles
Kentucky-made wines are the speciality at Purple Toad Winery, with varieties ranging from sweet to dry. Guests enjoy fruit wines made from blackberries and strawberries and Kentucky-made cheeses. Free tastings are offered. Open Monday through Saturday.
20.8 Miles
86%
43 votes
631 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY
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The Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum is a Greek Revival home that was built in 1852. The confederate general's home is part of the Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trail and remains an important part of the state's history.
20.8 Miles
Starting at the city's visitors center, Downtown Paducah Civil War Walking Tour takes visitors on a trip through the region's major Civil War sites. These sites include stops at places where the troops lived, as well as battle sites.
20.8 Miles
With five productions per season, Market House Theatre showcases the talent of local actors and entertainers. The theater offers select family oriented plays that cover fairy tales and book adaptations.
20.8 Miles
88%
64 votes
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Kentucky Dam
22 miles upstream from the confluence of the Tennessee River with the Ohio, Paducah, KY
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At 206 feet high, Kentucky Dam provides outdoor activities like walking, jogging, and biking. Visitors can sign up for a group tour of the dam to see how it operates, or simply enjoy views of the reservoir from the top.
20.9 Miles
97%
506 votes
Water St./Jefferson St. to Washington St., Paducah, KY
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Painted during a 5 years period on the town's floodwalls, the Floodwall Murals are an easy way of finding out the town's history while taking a walk.
20.9 Miles
The River Heritage Museum displays exhibits artifacts concerning the area and the river, which include ship models, hands-on models, photographs and a professional boating simulator.