Contact Information
Becky Semple
Tourism Director
Physical Address
8 West Plaza
Paris, Texas 75460
1-800-PARISTX
visitus@paristexas.com
Bonham
Located 30 miles west of Paris on U.S. 82, features the Sam Rayburn Library and Home, the Fannin County Museum of History, as well as Ft. Inglish Park which features a replica of an old fort and restored log cabins.
(903) 583-9830
Clarksville
Located 38 miles east of Paris, Clarksville is the county seat for Red River County which is one of the original Texas counties.
"Victorian" describes the busienss district on the square, with the oldest structure dating from 1885. Recently designated a Texas Main Street City.
Attractions include eclectic monthly performances at The Old Church Theater.
903-427-2645
Cooper Lake & Parks
Located 20 miles southwest of Paris on the South Sulphur River, this 23,000-acre lake is designed to be the future "Hottest Fishing Lake in Texas." It is home to the Cooper Lake Center (sponsored by the South Sulphur Regional Development Association), where musical and dramatic events are presented on an outdoor stage. The Center's plans for the future include a replica Caddo Indian village, a nature trail, and a farmstead typical of the early 1900s. For a listing of upcoming events and information, visit www.ssrda.com.
East Texas Tourism Association
Since 1963, this organization has helped millions to discover a beautiful, unique corner of America.
Great things of the world happen here, from NASA to Nature.
Region includes East Texas, Southeastern Oklahoma, Southwestern Arkansas and Western Louisiana.
A regional travel agency supported by a network of cities and suppliers.
The welcome mat is always out. Come and visit this year!
800-766-3349
Located 50 miles southwest of Paris on S.H. 19/24 and 224. Greenville is home to Mary of Puddin' Hill (famous for chocolate and fruitcakes), antique and specialty shops, the Audie Murphy Room at the American Cotton museum and two wineries in their historic downtown.
(903) 455-1510
Hugo
Located 25 miles north of Paris across the Red River. Hugo boasts Hugo Lake, Grants Bluegrass Festival, Hugo Historical Railroad and Depot Museum. Known as "Circus City U.S.A.", as many as five circuses have "wintered" there. Tours of the animals are given from November-March.
(580) 326-7511
Mt. Pleasant
Located 52 miles southeast of Paris on U.S. 271. It is "A place for all seasons" summer with 17,000 acres of water; Spring-wildflowers; Fall-Foliage, Fairs and Fun; Winter-"hot water" bass fishing and Christmas magic.
(903) 572-8567
North East Texas Tourism Council
This is the four-seasons part of Texas. Our highways offer scenic travel all year round and will lead you to a wide variety of festivals, special events, arts and crafts, antique shops, dozens of bed and breakfasts, historical and art museums, and homes of famous people.
Visit the web site to request a FREE copy of the attractive Map/Tour Guide and Regional Festival Guide.
Red River Valley Tourism Association
Meander through the counties along the Red River and discover treasures of an historic and entertaining nature.
U. S. Highways 82 and 287 will take you from one end of the region to the other in Texas. Of course the Red River is claimed by Oklahoma as well and interest abounds to the north.
Sulphur Springs
Located 38 miles south of Paris on S.H. 19. Sulphur Springs offers the Music Box Gallery which contains the "largest collection of music boxes in the world", the Hopkins County Museum, and Heritage park, an 11 acre complex that includes original historic homes, shops, and malls, and the Southwest Dairy Center.
(888) 300-6623
