My best advise would be to have a purse that goes over your neck so that your arms are free. Comfortable shoes are a must. You HAVE to eat the strawberry shortcake outside under the tent from the Boy Scouts - a big fundraiser for them, I am sure. My DD lives in Paducah so that stops my worrying about where to stay. She is taking off work for 3 days to chauffer me and DH around - she has a tiny car that can manuever in tight parking spots. So, don't have any experience in staying at a hotel or taking the bus around. You will be absolutely amazed at the amount of busses that you will see in the parking lots of the shopping malls, restaurants, etc. My DH still tells people that all of the busses in the US are in Paducah during Quilt Week. Hancocks of Paducah is a MUST SEE - however almost everything is at high retail price - very few bargains unless you can find something in their back room. Hancocks of Paducah is NOT the same as the regular Hancocks Fabric Stores - all together different. But, still, it is well worth going to see it. 10 rows of batiks - no kidding. It isn't a "cutsie" quilt shop - don't think that they even have fat quarters. But, lots of quilts/tops hanging from the rafters and patterns to match. Can't wait till next week!