you make reservations a year in advance, but sometimes there are smaller towns just outside of Paducah such as; Metropolis, Ill., Benton, Ky. (20 to 25 miles), Murray, Ky. (30 to 35 miles), Calvert City, Ky. ( 18 to 20 miles), Any of these towns have some nice small motels or bed & breakfasts.