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why visit perryville
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A Charming Historic Destination Worth the Trip
Step back in time while enjoying today’s best small-town experiences. Downtown Perryville is home to Kentucky’s oldest intact 1840s merchant district, filled with unique shops, locally owned restaurants, historic sites, and welcoming community events all year long.
Visitors come for the history… and stay for the shopping, dining, and unforgettable small-town charm.
Plan your perfect day
Start with coffee & treats
Explore Civil War & historic sites
Shop local boutiques & antiques
Shop local boutiques & antiques
Explore Civil War & historic sites
Shop local boutiques & antiques
Explore Civil War & historic sites
Explore Civil War & historic sites
Explore Civil War & historic sites
Walk the river & park
End with dinner downtown
Explore Civil War & historic sites
End with dinner downtown
End with dinner downtown
End with dinner downtown
SHOP • DINE • EXPLORE • STAY
Shop
Explore
Shop
Locally owned boutiques, antiques, gifts & more.
Dine
Explore
Shop
From comfort favorites to family restaurants and sweet treats.
Explore
Explore
Explore
Civil War history, walking tours, parks & river views.
Stay
Explore
Explore
Historic overnight stays & nearby lodging options.
ABOUT HISTORIC MERCHANTS ROW
Historic Merchants Row is the oldest intact commercial district still in use in Kentucky.
These beautifully preserved 19th-century buildings now house thriving shops, dining, and experiences, blending Perryville’s rich past with a vibrant present.
Help Our Cause
$25.00
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve our downtown. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
