The small town of Paris, Arkansas offers more charm than one small town should be able to hold. Set near the unbelievably scenic Mount Magazine, Paris is an idyllic little town full of charm, friendly people, and incredible natural wonder. With delicious restaurants, an adorable downtown area, and proximity to some truly breathtaking natural beauty, there’s no better time to visit Paris that in the fall. Paris, Arkansas gives Paris, France a run for its money when it comes to scenery, and all that talk about the glorious changing of the leaves in New England? Forget about it. New England leaves pale in comparison to what you’ll find on Mount Magazine.
You’ll find directions to this idyllic town here.
The downtown area looks like it has been frozen in time.
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You won’t want to miss the Eiffel Tower.
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It’s located in an adorable park called Eiffel Tower Park. It’s a great place to catch your breath while exploring downtown.
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The historic Logan County Courthouse is a wonder all its own.
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The old Logan County Jail is now a museum.
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Inside you’ll find all kinds of cool artifacts . . .
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. . . outside you’ll find the gallows where the last public hanging in Arkansas took place.
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You’ll need some grub on your day trip. According to Yelp, the top rated restaurant in Paris is the Grapevine.
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Everything the Grapevine serves is made from scratch, and you’ll love the cozy atmosphere.
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You’ll find all your homestyle favorites on the menu at the Grapevine, which is located at 104 East Walnut Street in Paris.
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You should visit Cowie Wine Cellars while you’re in town.
Cowie Wine Cellars
Cowie Wine Cellars is home to vineyards and a wine museum. It’s located three miles west of Paris, at 101 North Carbon City Road.
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The biggest draw in Paris is Mount Magazine State Park. I apologize to other Arkansas mountains, but Mount Magazine is the best place to see the changing leaves.
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Autumn on Mount Magazine is simply astounding.
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I’ve basically devoted my entire life to the written word, and I have no language strong enough to proclaim the beauty of the fall views from Cameron Bluff.
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It is an unspeakably beautiful place, in an unspeakably beautiful season.
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I challenge anyone to provide photographic evidence that there’s prettier fall foliage anywhere in the world.
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Those amazing views are just one reason why Paris is the best place in the world for a fall day trip.
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To take a road trip through the most charming small towns in Arkansas, try this one. If it’s fall foliage you’re after, try this train ride.
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Cowie Wine Cellars
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