Venues & Things to Do in
Paris
Event spaces, museums, golf, fitness, bowling, and family entertainment in Paris, Texas.
Major Venues & Attractions
The anchor venues of Paris — researched and verified with official links.
Civic Center
Love Civic Center
Paris' civic center — a 13,030-square-foot hall that divides into two, plus six conference rooms and a commercial kitchen.
Official site ↗Landmark
Texas Eiffel Tower
The 65-foot Eiffel Tower replica topped with a giant red cowboy hat — free to visit 24/7 next to the Love Civic Center.
Official site ↗Community Theater · capacity 190
Plaza Theatre — Paris Community Theatre
Historic theater on the downtown plaza where Paris Community Theatre stages a full season of plays and musicals.
Official site ↗Historic Home
Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site
1867 High Victorian Italianate home of U.S. Senator Sam Bell Maxey, run by the Texas Historical Commission with daily tours.
Official site ↗More Venues & Recreation
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Wedding & Event Venues (4)
- Paris Conference & Event Center ↗ conference and event center at Home2 Suites, 120 to 380 guests
- Paris Venue ↗ 3,200 sq ft modern event space on Clarksville St
- White Rose Ranch ↗ 100-acre ranch wedding venue with a ballroom, up to 200, near Paris
- Cottonwood Barn ↗ rustic barn wedding venue at 1158 CR 42200, 7,200 sq ft up to 300
Movie Theaters (1)
Family Fun & Games (2)
- Level Up! By VCM arcade & games
- Flamingo Bingo bingo hall
Golf & Country Clubs (1)
- Paris Golf And Country Club private
Bowling & Skating (1)
- Paris Lanes bowling
Other Recreation (1)
- Paris Skeet And Trap Club shooting sports
Directory researched & verified by East Texas Online, 2026-07-05.
Venues Near Paris
More spots within about 10 miles, in neighboring East Texas towns — worth the short drive.
Wedding & Event Venues (1)
- The Hidden Willow ↗ in Blossom · ~3.2 mi · wedding and event venue on FM 196 with indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces
Nearby venues are drawn from neighboring towns within 10 miles of Paris.
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Get FeaturedEast Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Paris in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
East Texas Festivals and Annual Events
Season-by-season guide to East Texas festivals and events — Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas Rose Festival, the Yamboree, Wonderland of Lights and more, checked against each host's own site.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
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