We’ve shared quite a few ideas for ways to enjoy spring in Kentucky, but this particular event may just be the most enchanting. The city of Paducah in western Kentucky is filled with natural beauty and creative spirit, and they celebrate it every chance they get.
There’s so much to experience in this town (we’ve even called it the coolest in the country), and springtime is no exception. One of the most beloved traditions in Paducah happens in April and it’s called The Dogwood Trail. This is no typical trail, as you’ll venture through the city, visiting the most beautiful Dogwood trees and other lovely gardens, but the best part of this celebration is that you can visit it in the moonlight! It may just be most magic you’ll experience this spring.
Paducah’s 54th Annual Dogwood Trail Celebration is happening now, and if you’ve never heard of this springtime event in Kentucky, it’s sure to be on your must-see list very soon.
Facebook/Paducah Dogwood Trail Paducah offers a little bit of everything for everyone, including outdoor adventure, delicious restaurants, experiences in the arts, and much more.
It probably comes as no surprise that this vibrant town has held this lovely tradition since 1964.
Paducah Visitors Bureau It was in that year that the Paducah Civic Beautification Board began this celebration of blooms and blossoms, and it was also then that they included a moonlight edition of this memorable trail.
The main feature of this event is the Dogwood Trail that includes Historic Downtown, the Lower Town Arts District, and other residential neighborhoods, but there are actually several activities that you can enjoy during the peak season of the Dogwoods.
Paducah Visitors Bureau
The Dogwood Trail Bicycle Tour takes place on April 29th, so you can view the blooming city by bike.
Paducah Visitors Bureau There’s also a Trolley Ride along the trail on April 26th, as well as other happenings listed on the events calendar on their website (linked below).
The Trail is marked throughout the town, so you can take a self-guided tour by car, on a bicycle, or however you choose.
Paducah Visitors Bureau
During the day, the route focuses on the history and natural beauty of the city and neighborhoods, but as the sun goes down, the flowering trees and gardens are illuminated for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Flickr/Flying_Dutchman1 | Hans The trees and gardens along the trail are lit with a warm glow, making the city of Paducah even more magical than it already is. The Dogwoods are the real stars of the show, and you’ll find them in front of beautiful homes, decorating historic buildings, and adding plenty of color and enchantment to the season.
It’s a fairly common outing in the springtime to take to a trail and seek out wildflowers and blooming trees, but it’s not often that you can continue to enjoy these incredible flowers at night, under the moonlight.
Flickr/Flying_Dutchman1 | Hans For the past 54 years, Paducah has figured out a way for everyone to experience the Dogwood Tree, and many other flowering gardens, any time of day.
If you’re looking to get a true full day of springtime enjoyment, you know which Kentucky city to visit for a magical and unique trail!
Flickr/Flying_Dutchman1 | Hans The Paducah Dogwood Trail is truly a celebration of spring and the natural beauty of this city and our state. And it’s especially magical under the moonlight!
Facebook/Paducah Dogwood Trail
Paducah offers a little bit of everything for everyone, including outdoor adventure, delicious restaurants, experiences in the arts, and much more.
Paducah Visitors Bureau
It was in that year that the Paducah Civic Beautification Board began this celebration of blooms and blossoms, and it was also then that they included a moonlight edition of this memorable trail.
There’s also a Trolley Ride along the trail on April 26th, as well as other happenings listed on the events calendar on their website (linked below).
Flickr/Flying_Dutchman1 | Hans
The trees and gardens along the trail are lit with a warm glow, making the city of Paducah even more magical than it already is. The Dogwoods are the real stars of the show, and you’ll find them in front of beautiful homes, decorating historic buildings, and adding plenty of color and enchantment to the season.
For the past 54 years, Paducah has figured out a way for everyone to experience the Dogwood Tree, and many other flowering gardens, any time of day.
The Paducah Dogwood Trail is truly a celebration of spring and the natural beauty of this city and our state. And it’s especially magical under the moonlight!
Have you participated in this longstanding springtime tradition? Are there any other similar events we should know about? Let us know in the comments!
The Paducah Lighted Dogwood Trail takes place now through May 1, 2018, but don’t worry if you can’t make it this year; this tradition is sure to return in 2019. If you’d like more information on the trail and the city of Paducah, check out its website here.
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