I've always found the best deals at Quilt in a Day!!! I enjoyed looking at the riverwalk murals and reading all about the history of Paducah. The small shops are quaint and I'm sorry some of them were closed. The economy is hitting everyone hard. Hancock's is ok, it's just the experience to say that you've been there. The Quilt Museum is awesome, whether there for the Big Event or any other time.