Aug 18, 2023
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Paris, TN, is a fantastic small town in Tennessee with tons of charm, excellent boutique shopping, plenty of dining options, and friendly people. Plus, there are lots of outdoor activities to enjoy in and around this wonderful town.

1. McNeill Park

McNeill Park, at 1315 Edwards Street, is a great outdoor destination right in the heart of Paris. If you want to get outside and enjoy a friendly game of softball or soccer, it’s the place to go. Plus, there are batting cages to practice your swing, a vast playground for the kids, and picnic tables dotted all over the park where you can spread out and relax with the family.
 
McNeill Park is also a great spot to take a refreshing stroll and do a little people-watching, and it’s open all year round except during extreme weather events. There’s also ample parking right around the park itself, so it couldn’t be more convenient.

2. Westfalia Farms

Visit Westfalia Farms at 630 Alman Cemetry Road for a rustic and restorative experience minutes from town. Home of the Oreo Cows, aka Belted Galloways, and they can usually be seen from the farm gate.  This farm is a great place to take the kids, with plenty of farm animals, gorgeous fields to explore, and a number of small ponds where you can relax and get some great pictures. You’ll find dogs, cows, chickens, friendly farmers, and farm equipment, different workshops, and farm tours. The farm also offers a self-service egg fridge, with plans to expand to the sale of meat in the future.

If you’re looking for a nice place to take the family for the weekend and don’t want to go too far outside of Paris, try this charming Tennessee farm. To schedule a visit, please call or text 731-540-9771.

3. Paris Landing State Park

Less than half an hour outside Paris in nearby Buchanan, Paris Landing State Park sits right on Kentucky Lake and is one of the most beautiful natural places in the entire state. You’ll find plenty of places to hike, fish, swim, and see some of Tennessee’s most exciting wildlife and birds. There are also places to camp and small cabins located throughout the park. It’s a great getaway, and since it’s so close to Paris, you can easily make the trip on a whim.


You’ll find plenty of things to see and do right in and around Paris, and you can access it all with a reliable and comfortable vehicle. Explore the best outdoor spaces and natural parks in Paris and beyond. Stop in to see us at Joe Mahan Ford Inc, and test drive your next great vehicle today.