Whitehaven Welcome Center

When passing state welcome centers along the highway, it can be fun to see how they vary from state to state. What makes the Whitehaven Welcome Center particularly unique, is that it is the only interstate welcome center that resides within a former privately-owned home.

According to Kentucky Tourism, this unique location is not just a welcome center, rather it is also a kind of museum. Whitehaven Welcome Center preserves furnishings and other artifacts from notable Paducahans, as well as Alben Barkley (President Truman’s Vice President). Additionally, Whitehaven is considered one of the “finest classical revival residential structures in Kentucky,” according to the tourism bureau.

The lobby is open 24 hours a day, though guided tours are available only during certain times. Outside of Whitehaven, there are green spaces to enjoy, as well as a butterfly garden too.

We think it's one of the best places to visit in Paducah, KY!

We stopped in on a Tuesday and the museum area was closed off so there wasnt much to see, but the bathrooms were very clean.

Beautiful grounds, gazebo, several grills, long sidewalk wrapping around the center, clean restrooms.