The Respite Bed & Breakfast

09/07/2026

The beauty of The Respite did not happen overnight.

Every restored room, carefully chosen detail and welcoming space reflects the skill and dedication of the people who helped bring this historic property back to life.

This Labor Day, we celebrate the hardworking hands behind The Respite and the beautiful spaces they created for others to gather, rest and reconnect.

09/02/2026

Imagine this space transformed for your special occasion. Which setup can you picture for your event?

From wedding celebrations and anniversary dinners to holiday parties, family reunions, birthdays, and corporate gatherings, The Respite Banquet Hall offers an inviting and versatile setting in Historic Lower Town Paducah.

Our banquet hall seats up to 50 guests and includes access to a fully stocked kitchen, billiards room, formal living room, and casual living room.

Wedding and holiday planning season is underway, and our calendar is beginning to fill.

Contact us today to check availability or schedule a tour.

08/28/2026

Plan your weekends with these upcoming Paducah events!

🎉 Labor Day Parade
Promoted by the City of Paducah
📅 Monday, September 7
⏰ 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Downtown Paducah

The parade travels along Broadway from 13th Street to 2nd Street. Roads begin closing at 8 a.m. Afterward, enjoy live music, a car cruise-in, inflatables, and food vendors at the Farmers’ Market parking lot at 2nd and Jefferson.

🎶 Local Licks Music Festival & Fundraiser
Promoted by Paducah Beer Werks
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ Noon–10:30 p.m.
📍 Paducah Beer Werks, 301 N. 4th Street

Enjoy local food, music, craft brews, and more. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated and accepted.

🔥 BBQ on the River
Organized by Paducah Main Street
📅 September 24–26
⏰ Schedule coming soon
📍 Downtown Paducah Riverfront

Enjoy championship barbecue, live music, family-friendly activities, local vendors, and riverfront entertainment.

🎨 Kids Creative Arts Street Fair
Promoted by Market House Theatre
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Market House Square, 132 Market House Square

Celebrate the creative arts with free, hands-on activities presented by more than a dozen Paducah arts and culture organizations. Enjoy crafts, art, drama, music, games, stories, dance, and family fun, rain or shine!

08/27/2026

A bedroom should feel like a soft landing. Crisp linens, a lamp left glowing, and a quiet space ready to welcome you.

At The Respite Bed & Breakfast, every suite is thoughtfully prepared to help you settle in, slow down, and rest well. 🤍

08/26/2026

One of the simple pleasures at The Respite Bed & Breakfast is watching all the adorable dogs stroll through historic Lower Town Paducah. 🐾

Paducah, show us your beautiful fur babies in the comments!

*A little pup added for scroll-stopping purposes.* 😉

08/26/2026

A stay at The Respite offers more than a place to rest. It places you near some of Paducah’s most charming local shops.

Visit The Frayed Home’s Fall Open House on August 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for folk art, florals, antiques, and seasonal inspiration. Browse old-fashioned favorites, locally made goods, and vintage finds at Troutt Old Time General Store & Market, recognized by Southern Living as one of the South’s general stores worth visiting. Then explore Curiosities at 319 Broadway for a distinctive collection of vintage pieces, antiques, art, and unusual treasures.

Stay awhile and discover more of Paducah.

08/22/2026

The Respite offers an elegant venue space in historic Lower Town Paducah for weddings, receptions, holiday gatherings, parties, and other special occasions.

With an exclusive property rental, your group can enjoy the entire home, including seating for up to 50 guests, a fully stocked kitchen for preparing and serving your meal, a beautiful billiards room, and plenty of space to gather comfortably.

Host your celebration in a setting where everyone can dine, relax, and enjoy the occasion together. 🤍

08/20/2026

There’s something special about a bed and breakfast that must be experienced to understand. 🤍

Thank you to our guests who choose The Respite Bed & Breakfast when visiting Paducah, Kentucky. Located in historic Lower Town, The Respite offers a welcoming place to settle in, slow down, and enjoy all that Paducah has to offer.

08/19/2026

It’s going to be a fun week following the Dragon Trail! 🐉

From August 23–29, follow the Dragon Trail to participating downtown businesses for special treats, drinks, giveaways, discounts, and more.

Then, wrap up the week at the River Discovery Center Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, August 29 at the Paducah Riverfront.

🐉 FOLLOW THE DRAGON TRAIL! 🐉

Dragon Boat Festival week isn’t just happening at the riverfront — the dragon is taking over Downtown Paducah!

From August 23–29, local businesses throughout downtown are joining the fun with special Dragon Trail treats, drinks, giveaways, discounts and more! 🔥

Keep an eye out for the official Dragon Trail Stop sign in participating businesses and stop in to see what dragon-inspired surprise they have waiting for you.

❤️ Shop local. Eat local. Explore downtown. Support the businesses that help make our community special.

We are so thankful to each of our Dragon Trail businesses for helping us turn Dragon Boat Festival into a celebration for the entire downtown community!

📍 Follow the Dragon Trail all week long, then join us at the Paducah Riverfront on Saturday, August 29 for the River Discovery Center Dragon Boat Festival!

🐲 How many Dragon Trail stops can you make?

08/15/2026

At The Respite Bed & Breakfast, every space is designed to invite you to rest.

Settle into a cozy reading nook with your favorite book. Watch nature unfold from the window. Gather with loved ones in our welcoming common spaces, or simply enjoy the peaceful comfort of your private suite.

𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡, 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑛 𝑢𝑛ℎ𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔.

Because sometimes the greatest getaway isn't about going farther. It's about slowing down enough to notice what's been there all along.

📍 The Respite Bed & Breakfast | Historic Lower Town Paducah, Kentucky