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November 14, 2007
Sleeping Around Downtown and LowerTown
Let’s face it. You already have a full house. The thought of Auntie Snores-a-Lot and Uncle Drink-n-Stumble camping out in your sewing room has already kicked your holiday stress into overdrive, and it’s only mid-November!This holiday season, why not treat yourself — whoops, we mean treat your incoming friends and relatives — to a romantic few days at one of these wonderful B&Bs in Downtown and LowerTown? Just think: Your guests will still be close by — but yet, so far. And someone else can fetch ’em coffee in the morning!
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* LowerTown
* 1857’s Bed & Breakfast127 Market House Square
800.264.5606
270.444.3960
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Located above Tribeca Authentic Mexican Cuisine, this historic brick B&B offers two comfortably furnished guest suites, both with 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, full private baths and bath amenities — even a private outdoor jacuzzi. Owners Paul Gourieux and Jorge Martinez offer a deluxe continental breakfast and, of course, fantastic Mexican food right downstairs. A third guest suite is in the works.
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Fox Briar Inn at RiverPlace100-116 Broadway
877.FOXINN1
270.443.7004
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Owner Sue Clark did an amazing job of renovating the old Petter Supply warehouse into nine gorgeous suites and lofts available for short- and long-term stays. Located on the first block of Broadway, all units (some with river views) are fully furnished and have gourmet kitchens, bedrooms, living areas, dining rooms, laundries, linens, phones, TVs and DVD players.
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Paducah Harbor Plaza201 Broadway
800.719.7799
270.442.2698
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&B offers four guest rooms on the second floor, including the Broadway Room, Hunt Room, Harvest Moon Room and Lighthouse Room. Each is filled with 20th century antique furnishings and handmade quilts. All have private baths, tall ceilings and ceiling fans, TVs, VCRs and private refrigerators. Owner Beverly McKinley offers a generous continental-plus breakfast.
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Artist In Residence (A.I.R.)621-29 Madison St.
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Located next to the historic Texaco Station, this live/work studio is perfect for guests who like to be a little creative while in town. Owner/artist Alonzo Davis renovated the building with visual artists in mind. There’s a studio with an outdoor deck, skylights and utility sink, along with a cozy sleeping area, bath, kitchen and washer/dryer. It even comes with a computer and wireless Internet access.
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Freda Fairchild328 North 8th St.
270.442.5266
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Owner/artist Freda Fairchild’s beautiful guest apartment is perfect for any length of stay. Located on the second floor of her home, the unit and can be rented for a day or week or longer. Includes a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, microwave and sink, and the bedroom has a double bed, sofa bed, cable TV and full bathroom.
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The Egg & I Guest Suite335 North 6th St.
270.443.6323
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Located across from Johnny Giraffe, owners/artists Steve and Carol Gabany offer a gorgeous guest suite on the second floor above The Egg & I, Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery. Theirs is the last two-story pre-Civil War house in Paducah. The newly renovated and decorated suite sleeps four with a queen-size bed and queen-size sofa bed, bathroom, front and back balconies, TV and cable. Includes voucher for a light breakfast across the street at Etcetera Coffeehouse.
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The Guest House331 Madison St.
270.444.8378
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Owner Martha Kloss offers the perfect combination of B&B ambiance and the privacy of home. The upper level includes two bedrooms — one with a full-size bed, a twin bed and a working gas-coal fireplace; the other with a queen-size bed and half-bath. Both share a common full bath with a claw-foot tub/shower. Fully equipped kitchen, large dining room, common room with sleeper-sofa and front and back porches. First floor unit coming soon!
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The Mary Jane Inn270.443.5316 or 270.443.7266
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Built in 1873, The Mary Jane Inn is a rare example of Victorian Italianate architecture in Paducah. Occupying what once was the main parlor rooms, the private luxury suite includes a queen-size bed, living room, full bathroom with shower, kitchenette with dining area, 15-foot ceilings, a large sitting porch with side garden, private entrance and wireless Internet access. Owners Monica and Paul Bilak offer a small continental breakfast with gourmet coffee and tea!
Looking for more options? Check out these local B&Bs*, too!
Escape Bed & Breakfast
270.442.3612
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Fox Briar Farm Inn
270.554.1774
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Rosewood Inn Bed and Breakfast
800.548.3840
270.554.6632
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*Source: Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau
