Paris, Texas Visitor Information

Paul Harvey once described Paris, Texas as a city "…where tomorrow fell in love with yesterday, and side by side, they lived happily ever after."

This enchanting gateway to Texas is graced by dozens of beautiful old homes and unique public architecture creating a charming backdrop for a thriving economy and a contemporary lifestyle. A wide variety of cultural events and numerous historic, scenic and recreational sites continue to entertain and delight the residents of Paris as well as you, the visitor.

Major State and U.S. highways will lead you to "The Second Largest Paris in the World" and to such events as Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally, Uncle Jesse Memorial Big Bass Classic, Annual Chaparral Square Dance Convention, Paris Art Fair, Festival of Pumpkins, ASA Archery Western Shoot-Out, Paris Rodeo and Horse Club Street Dance and Rodeo, Red River Valley Fair & Exposition, Annual All Breed Bull Sale, Summer Band Concerts in Bywaters Park, and Holiday in Paris.

Individuals and groups enjoy tours offered by the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Structure, the Lamar County Historical Society Museum, and the Hayden Museum of American Art. A self-guided historical tour offers numerous points of interests with opportunities for antique and specialty shopping.

Graced with crape myrtles, art galleries, music, popular plays in our community theatre, fishing, golfing, festivals, and so much more… Paris, Texas invites you to come and experience a true Texas lifestyle.

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Visitor Information:
	Paris Visitors and Convention Council 1125 Bonham St. Paris TX 75460 Phone: (903) 784-2501 Toll-Free: 1-800-Paris TX (727-4789) Email: visitus@paristexas.com Web: www.paristexas.com