Paducah, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Paducah is a small town in the North Central Plains of Texas.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Paducah

Cottle County Courthouse

Built in 1930.

Heritage Museum

In the restored rail depot on Hwy 83 N.

Cotton Festival

In September.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Graham)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
LBB Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock — 91 mi away. Directions
SPS Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls — 104 mi away. Directions
OKC OKC Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City — 181 mi away (major hub). Directions

Paducah is on US 83, 30 miles south of Childress. It is also on Route 70 between Matador and Crowell.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Cottle County Courthouse, Heritage Museum
Lunch Cracker's Steak House
Afternoon Cotton Festival
Dinner Dixie Maid Store

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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