Attractions in Paris, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

Samuel Bell Maxey House State Historic Site 903-785-5716
812 South Church Street, Paris, TX 75460
The house was built by ex-Confederate General and United States Senator, Samuel Bell Maxey. Tour hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, closed major holidays.... more info map
Scott Roden Home 903-784-4333
425 South Church Street, Paris, TX 75460
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this elaborate home was built by European trained architect J.L. Wees and is one of the finest examples of... more info map
Swaim's Hardware 903-784-3321
240 First Street Southwest at Austin, Paris, TX 75460
An old-fashioned hardware store where the floor is wood, the stock runs from horse giggings to cookware, and the motto is "Kf we don't have it, it's not made." more info map
Wise House, The 903-784-1484
418 West Washington Street, Paris, TX 75460
Three stories tall, built with sturdy red brick, and decorated with ornate Queen Anne style scrollwork, it once served as the home of W.B. Wise and his family. The house... more info map

A.M. & Welma Aikin Regional Archives 903-785-7661
2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, TX 75460
Located at Paris Junior College
The A.M. and Welma Aikin Regional Archives, dedicated in 1978 in honor of Senator and Mrs. Aikin for their many years of service to the people of Texas, houses their... more info map
Paris Public Library 903-785-8531
326 South Main Street, Paris, TX 75460
Opened in 1927, this public library offers thousands of books and reference materials, as well as a collection of local history that includes books and newspaper... more info map

Hayden Museum of American Art 903-785-1925
930 Cardinal Lane, Paris, TX 75460
Open by appointment only, this museum consists of four galleries and features an array of exhibits including a permanent collection of graphic art, archival photography,... more info map
Reflections Glass and Gifts 903-784-8229
1445 Clarksville lin Williamsburg Shopping Center, Paris, TX 75460
This is a studio and gallery for stained and leaded glass, handblown glass, painted glass, and hand-painted decorative items. more info map
Thrasher's Art Studio 903-785-1579
1819 US Highway 271 North, Paris, TX 75460
The artist here has a national reputation for Western art including paintings of Texas bluebonnets and wildlife. more info map