Sam Bell Maxey House - State Historic Structure - 812 South Church St -  (903) 785-5716.  Historic home of Confederate General Sam Bell Maxey.  Restored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, this home is open to the public, Friday and Sunday, 1-5 pm; Saturday 10-5 pm; Wednesday and Thursday call for appointment.  Admission is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.  Group rates are available.

Eiffel Tower- "Second Largest Eiffel Tower in the Second Largest Paris" - Paris, newest site to behold is located at the corner of Jefferson Road and South  Collegiate Drive, next to the Love Civic Center.  This Eiffel Tower, standing 65  feet tall, represents a remarkable community effort.  Constructed by the Boiler Makers Local #902 utilizing materials, plant space, and employee time donated by Babcock & Wilcox Company, the tower stands as the impetus for Paris being  designated "1995 Best Pit Stop" by the Great North American Race.  It was "Texanized" with a cowboy hat in 1998.

A.M. & Welma Aikin Regional Archives - Located on the campus of Paris Junior College in  the Mike Rheudasil Learning Center, (903) 784-9411.  Contains the local historical archives for Lamar, Red River, Delta, and Fannin Counties.  The  office replica of Senator Aikin, the father of modern education in Texas, is on display as it appeared in the state capitol in Austin, as well as items relating  to the Senator's 46 year career in the state legislature.  Open Monday -  Thursday from 8-5, and 8-12 on Friday.

Evergreen  Cemetery - Located on South Church St at Jefferson Road, has been  operating since September 26, 1866, and is noted not only for its many carved  headstones and monuments, but for its size (approximately 40,000 people  interred).  Of special note is the renown Babcock monument, a twelve foot statue  of "Jesus" with cowboy boots.

Chisum Burial  Site - The 1100 block of West Washington, marks the place where John Chisum, Texas and New Mexico cattle baron, was interred 1884 following his death in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Dragon Athletic Hall of  Fame - Located on the campus of Paris Junior College in the Hunt Physical Education Complex, houses memorabilia and names of honored athletes and  alumni of Paris Junior College.

Scott Roden  Home - (Gene Roden's Son Funeral Home) 425 South Church St.  (903)784-4333.  Built in 1910 by European trained architect J.L. Wees for investor Rufus Scott, this elaborate home features ornate workmanship which has  been well maintained by its current owner.  One of the finest examples of distinctive local architecture, this home is featured on the National Register of Historical Places.  Tours by appointment.

Pine Branch Daylily  Farm - Display garden for the American Hemerocallis Society, (903) 785-0206.

Farmer's Market  Square - Corner of Kaufman and 1st S.W., open for business by area growers.  Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hayden Museum of American Art- 930 Cardinal Lane, (903) 785-1925.  The Hayden Museum  of American Art consists of four galleries, the largest of which houses the permanent collection of graphic art, archival photography, and American chairs.  This collection includes examples from every art period and American master  painters are generously represented.  The pieces are arranged chronologically to present a complete history of the American art scene from Folk Art to Modern and Contemporary.  Seminar and Lecture facilities are available as well as an outstanding library.  Admission is free but by appointment only. 

Paris Union Station  Railroad Depot - Located at 11th S.W. and Kaufman St., this building is an outstanding example of station architecture representative of those along  the Frisco Railroad Lines.  The elaborate, decorative tower, the tile roofs,  quality brickwork, and since removed marble wainscoting in the waiting rooms  were, in part, expensive contributions to the building from the railroads, reflecting the degree of their good will toward the community of Paris.  The  building will be rehabilitated to house the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and the research library of the Lamar County Genealogical Society.

The Wise House - 418 W. Washington, (903) 784-1484, restored in 1887, this National Registry property is a rare masonry interpretation of late Victorian  "Queen Anne" style architecture.  The estate was built for  William Bedford  Wise, a prominent English cotton merchant.  Restoration began in 1997 on the  exterior and main floor of the house and carriage house, with a vision to preserve the buildings as they were designed and built.  Original colors and materials were used whenever possible, with replacements being chosen to reflect styles of the late 1880's.  The home and grounds are available for special  events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, and receptions.

Paris Motor Speedway - Paris Motor Speedway is a 1/4 mile clay oval track sanctioned by IMCA. We are located 10 miles southeast of Paris, Texas just off  Hwy. 271 South.