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Whitehaven Welcome Center

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Whitehaven Welcome Center

Paducah, Kentucky

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Restored 1860s Southern mansion features period furnishings and memorabilia of Paducah native Alben Barkley, who served as Vice President under Harry Truman. Whitehaven is one of the finest Classical Revival residential structures in Kentucky and is the only historic home serving as an interstate Welcome Center. Lobby open 24 hours for the traveling public with vending machines and restrooms. Welcome Center open daily 8 AM-4:30 PM; closed Thanksgiving Day and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and December 26, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Free tours every half hour, 1-4 PM when available.

Features
  • - Bus Parking
  • - Guided Tours
  • - Handicapped Access

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1845 Lone Oak Rd. (I-24 Exit 7)
Paducah, KY 42001

Region: Western Waterlands
Phone: 270-554-2077
Alt Phone: 270-554-2077
Email: whitehavenwc@ky.gov

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