The 10 Best Things to do in Paris, Texas (TX)

December 7, 2021 Chanda Heide

Paris is a city and county seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 25,171. It is situated in Northeast Texas at the western edge of the Piney Woods, and 98 miles (158 km) northeast of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Physiographically, these regions are part of the West Gulf Coastal Plain.
Restaurants in Paris

1. Red River Valley Veterans Memorial

2035 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX 75460 +1 903-783-0945 http://www.rrvvm.org/
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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Red River Valley Veterans Memorial

The Red River Valley Veterans Memorial honors all veterans who have served in our military or on current active duty. The Memorial is a place for reflection, remembrance, gratitude and a place to educate present and future generations of the sacrifices made by members of their own family and their community to secure the freedoms we all enjoy. There are over 2500 granite pavers installed, 48 Family Benches, 18 Ornamental Tree Pavers, 2 Monuments and coming soon static displays of military equipment. We also have a visitor kiosk so visitors can search for a Veteran. We fly service flags 365 days a year and all LED lighting throughout the Memorial. There is also Major Donor bronze plaques that recognize all donors over $1,000. Near the entrance is a Blue Star Memorial Plaque to honor all Veterans.

Reviewed By timlG2791VD - Fort Worth, United States

Beautifully done in granite honoring veterans from all the wars, it was a nice visit and well worth the stop.

2. Lickety Split Wine Lounge

15 1st St SE, Paris, TX 75460-5801 +1 903-689-3150 https://www.facebook.com/LicketySplitWineLounge/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Lickety Split Wine Lounge

3. Sam Bell Maxey State Historic House Site

812 S Church St, Paris, TX 75460-7112 +1 903-785-5716 [email protected] http://www.visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Sam Bell Maxey State Historic House Site

In 1868, Samuel Bell Maxey and his family moved into their fashionable new home on the south side of Paris, Texas. Built in the High Italianate style, the two-story frame structure was a proper home for the West Point-educated Mexican War veteran, Confederate general, and two-term U.S. senator. Maxey and his wife Matilda hosted many distinguished guests and the house soon became the town's social center. Today, the home showcases original family furnishings, clothing, and letters, which provide visual voices for three successive generations.

Reviewed By G4165LJlarryb - Sulphur Springs, United States

We were pleasantly surprised to find this lovely old home in Paris, Texas. It has been well maintained and full of antiques that are original to the house. It's well worth the visit if you are in Paris.

4. Paris Community Theater

36 North Plz, Paris, TX 75460-4170 +1 903-784-0259 http://www.paristheatreonline.com/pro/default.html
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Paris Community Theater

5. Paris Town Square

Culbertson Fountain, Paris, TX +1 800-727-4789 http://www.paristexas.com
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Paris Town Square

Reviewed By timlG2791VD - Fort Worth, United States

You have to get up close and see the detail in this imported marble tribute to one of the cotton kings of Texas.

6. Lamar County Historical Museum

1015 W Kaufman St, Paris, TX 75460-5643 +1 903-783-0064 http://lchsparistx.org/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Lamar County Historical Museum

Reviewed By Maggilou1234 - Paris, United States

This is not an overly large museum but interesting just the same. My grandchildren even enjoyed it. I believe they add artifacts pretty often. I’ve visited 3-4 times over the last few years and always see something new.

7. Evergreen Cemetery

South Church Street at Jefferson Road, Paris, TX 75460 http://inparistexas.com/articles/evergreen-cemetery/
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Evergreen Cemetery

Reviewed By timlG2791VD - Fort Worth, United States

This is very old and contains some really interesting monuments, one is a life size buffalo and another has Jesus wearing cowboy boots!

8. The Paris, Texas, Eiffel Tower

South Collegiate Drive and Jefferson Road, Paris, TX 800-PARIS-TX
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4.0 based on 396 reviews

The Paris, Texas, Eiffel Tower

A Texas city that built its own Eiffel Tower capped with a 31/2-foot-tall red Stetson cowboy hat.

Reviewed By dougf74 - Princeton, United States

The reason we drove to Paris Texas Great photo opp Free parking and easy to get to Love the Texas flair and tie in with Texas

8 West Plz, Paris, TX 75460-5741 +1 903-737-9699
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The Plaza Gallery

Reviewed By FunReunionfor1976

Enjoyed strolling though the Plaza Art Gallery and amazed at all the local artists and their talent!

10. Valley of the Caddo Museum & Cultural Center Inc.

1115 Bonham St, Paris, TX 75460-4056 +1 903-905-4099 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Valley-of-the-Caddo-Museum-Cultural-Center-Inc/630060587047936?sk=timeline
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Valley of the Caddo Museum & Cultural Center Inc.

We invite you to come experience the rich history and culture Lamar, Red River, Delta, and Fannin Counties have to offer. Our sections include Native American, Art, Astronomy, Archeology and Student/Education. Exhibits will be changed every four months to enable greater coverage of the wide range of collections available. School groups and tours are welcome.

Reviewed By fbglove - Fredericksburg, United States

There's a wealth of information here and wonderful artifacts/collections to view... and very helpful staff. But, also go down a couple of doors in the same railroad depot building to check out the Genealogical Society. Their records and staff are impressive... so helpful with Paris history and genealogical research!

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