DORAN ARBORETUM , Murray Meander along the walking path at the Doran Arboretum, winding through ever-growing collections of flowering plants, shrubs, trees, butterflies and rain gardens, accompanied by the soothing sounds of a water fountain spraying into the pond. THE INGRAM DISTILLERY , Columbus Discover how The Ingram Distillery has returned bourbon to its roots, using floating barrelhouses on the Mississippi River for its “fleet” of river-aged whiskeys, at its new visi-tor center. The center is set to open in spring 2026. Be sure to book your tour in advance. ATOMIC CITY WALKING TOURS , Paducah Delve into Paducah’s not-so-savory days (and characters) and its relationship to bourbon with two spirited Atomic City walking tours — Wicked Paducah and Forgotten Spirits: Paducah’s Contributions to Bourbon — unfolding through downtown. BIG SPRINGS PARK , Princeton Quiet, peaceful and scenic, with a footbridge, walking paths, picnic areas and a spring-fed cave, Big Springs Park, a stopping point on the Long March of 1838–1839, is a site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. Four musts Stephano’s Trattoria, Murray Marion Amish Country self-guided tour, Crittenden County Live on the Lawn Music Festival (September), Kuttawa Hotel Metropolitan on the African American Heritage Driving Tour, Paducah Grab a Bite: Stop & Shop: Magical Moments: Local Heritage & Culture: Photos from top: Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum, Marion; Lighthouse Landing Resort and Marina, Grand Rivers Kentuckytourism.com/WesternWaterlands 105
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