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Nestled in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley, the charming city of Paris offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and natural beauty. With its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality, Paris is a destination that truly captures the essence of the Arkansas region.

For nature enthusiasts, Paris is a gateway to the stunning beauty of Mount Magazine State Park. Towering over the surrounding landscape, Mount Magazine is the highest peak in Arkansas, offering breathtaking views and countless opportunities for outdoor activities. Hiking trails wind through lush forests, leading to hidden waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Visitors can also enjoy camping, fishing, and even hang gliding from the mountain's lofty heights.

Steeped in history, Paris boasts a captivating past that can be explored at the Logan County Museum. Housed in a beautifully restored courthouse, the museum showcases artifacts and exhibits that trace the area's rich heritage. From Native American artifacts to pioneer relics, the museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those who shaped the region.

No visit to Paris would be complete without a stroll through its charming downtown area. Lined with historic buildings and quaint shops, Main Street exudes a sense of nostalgia and offers a delightful shopping experience. Visitors can browse unique boutiques, antique stores, and art galleries, discovering hidden treasures along the way. The city's vibrant local arts scene is also showcased in various events and festivals throughout the year.

Food lovers will find plenty to savor in Paris, with a range of dining options to suit all tastes. From hearty Southern comfort food to international cuisine, the city offers a diverse culinary scene. Whether indulging in mouthwatering barbecue or savoring farm-to-table creations, visitors are sure to find something to satisfy their appetite.

As the sun sets over the rolling hills of the Arkansas River Valley, Paris reveals its enchanting ambiance. With its friendly locals, scenic beauty, and rich heritage, this small city in the heart of Arkansas is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

Alternative names: Population: 3.4 thous.Area: 4.81 mi²Elevation: 397 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°17'32"N, 93°43'48"W

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Paris Attractions - What to See and Explore

Paris offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Paris First, Logan County Courthouse, Smith Hospital, Methodist Episcopal Church. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Church • Gothic Revival architecture • Romanesque architecture
Paris First
The First Christian Church is a historic church at 120 East Walnut Street in Paris, Arkansas. It is a T-shaped single-story building, constructed out of stone and concrete between 1930 and 1936 for a congregation of the Disciples of Christ organized about 1890.
35°17'33"N • 93°43'49"W
Logan County Courthouse
The Logan County Courthouse, Eastern District is located at Courthouse Square in the center of Paris, one of two county seats for Logan County, Arkansas. It is a handsome two story Classical Revival building, built out of brick and set on a foundation of cut stone.
35°17'52"N • 93°43'51"W
Smith Hospital
Smith Hospital is a former medical facility in Paris, Arkansas, located at the northern end of Express Street. Built in 1913 and enlarged in 1926, it was the first hospital in Logan County.

Church • Gothic Revival architecture
Methodist Episcopal Church
The First United Methodist Church, originally the Methodist Episcopal Church, South is a historic church building at 205 North Elm Street in Paris, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick building with Late Gothic Revival styling, built between 1917 and 1928 for a congregation founded in the early 1870s.
Bridge
Short Mountain Creek Bridge
The Short Mountain Creek Bridge carries Short Mountain Road across Short Mountain Creek, northwest of Paris, Arkansas. It is a single-span Parker pony truss bridge, with a span measuring 92 feet and a total structure length of 93 feet.
35°17'30"N • 93°43'60"W
Evelyn Gill Walker House
The Evelyn Gill Walker House is a historic house at 18 South Spruce Street in Paris, Arkansas. Built by mason Tolbert E. Gill over a several-year period beginning in 1938, it is a distinctive example of Gill's Rustic style, with a stone veneer exterior and decorative components.
35°17'31"N • 93°43'60"W
Tolbert E. Gill House
The Tolbert E. Gill House is a historic house on the west side of South Spruce Street, just south of Arkansas Highway 22 in Paris, Arkansas. It is a single-story masonry structure, built of out rusticated stone by its first owner, stonemason Tolbert E. Gill.
35°17'39"N • 93°43'47"W
Paris Post Office
The Paris Post Office is located at 206 North Elm Street in downtown Paris, Arkansas. It is located in a modest Colonial Revival building, built in 1937 as part of a major federal building project.
35°19'24"N • 93°39'52"W
Union Church and School
The Union Church and School is a historic combination church and school in rural Logan County, Arkansas. It is located northeast of Paris, on the south side of Union Road at its junction with Clayton Lane.
35°17'37"N • 93°43'54"W
Old Logan County Jail
The Old Logan County Jail is a historic government building at 202 North Vine Street in Paris, Arkansas. It is a two-story brick building, covered by a hip roof with exposed rafter ends. Its main facade has a single-story porch extending across the front.
35°16'33"N • 93°44'3"W
American Legion Post No. 121 Building
The American Legion Post No. 121 is a historic social hall on Legion Hut Road in southern Paris, Arkansas. It is a single-story L-shaped structure, built out of notched logs on a stone foundation.
35°17'5"N • 93°43'35"W
Park Hill
Park Hill is a historic house at 400 East Wahl Street in Paris, Arkansas. It is a large two-story brick building, with Mediterranean style.
Interesting neighbourhood • Romanesque architecture
Paris Commercial Historic District
The Paris Commercial Historic District encompasses much of the commercial heart of downtown Paris, Arkansas. Centered on the courthouse square, where the Logan County Courthouse, Eastern District is located, the district contains a well-preserved collection of mainly commercial architecture from the turn of the 20th century.

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Paris – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Paris, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Fort Smith National Historic Site (Fort Smith), Old Sebastian County Jail (Greenwood), Fort Smith Trolley Museum (Fort Smith).

40 milesW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Fort Smith National Historic Site, Fort Smith
Fort Smith National Historic Site is a National Historic Site located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, along the Arkansas River. The first fort at this site was established by the United States in 1817, before this area was established as part of Indian Territory.
30 milesW
History museum, Museum
Old Sebastian County Jail, Greenwood
The Old Sebastian County Jail is a historic former jail in Greenwood, Arkansas. It is a two-story stone building, located just east of the Sebastian County Courthouse on the south side of Arkansas Highway 10 in the city center.
40 milesW
Museum, Specialty museum
Fort Smith Trolley Museum, Fort Smith
The Fort Smith Trolley Museum is a streetcar and railroad museum in Fort Smith, in the U.S. state of Arkansas, which includes an operating heritage streetcar line. The museum opened in 1985, and operation of its streetcar line began in 1991.
11 milesN
Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Altus
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, also known as St. Mary's Catholic Church, is a historic church just north of Altus, Arkansas. It is located on Franklin County Road 521, just outside the city limits. The Romanesque church building was built in 1902.
40 milesW
Museum, History museum
W.H.H. Clayton House, Fort Smith
The W.H.H. Clayton House, now the Clayton House Museum, is a historic house museum at 514 North 6th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is a 2+1⁄2-story L-shaped wood-frame structure, with a projecting front clipped-gable section.