This North Texas City Has Its Own Eiffel Tower

It shouldn’t be all that surprising that the Dallas – Fort Worth area boasts of a miniature Eiffel Tower… Texas style, that is. Located on Interstate I-30 northeast of the Metroplex is a city by the name of Paris. The 65-foot replica is the city’s salute to the iconic real deal located in Paris, but this one sports a jaunty cowboy hat, of course!

The city got its name in 1844 from a general store named “Paris” there.

Nancy This is the second Eiffel Tower for the city. The first was made of wood and destroyed by a tornado in 1982. This version was constructed in 1993.

The cowboy hat was added in 1998, in part to make it taller than a similar structure erected in Paris, Tennessee.

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The tower serves as a popular attraction for locals and tourists alike.

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And it is beautifully lit in the evenings and holidays!

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The city also boasts a Italian-inspired fountain.

Mitchell M/Trip Advisor The J.J. Culbertson Fountain took three years to construct, from 1924 to 1927. It was a gift to the city meant to commemorate the area’s rebirth after much of it was destroyed by a fire in 1916.

The Red River Valley Memorial is a sight to behold that adjoins the property.

KimE36695/Trip Advisor Its beautiful salute to our nation’s veterans is worthy of a visit to remember those lost.

But the quirky little Eiffel Tower will always be the star of the show.

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Paris, Texas, is also known for a close-knit community, good Southern food, and a quaint downtown area. It’s definitely worth a daytrip!

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This is the second Eiffel Tower for the city. The first was made of wood and destroyed by a tornado in 1982. This version was constructed in 1993.

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The J.J. Culbertson Fountain took three years to construct, from 1924 to 1927. It was a gift to the city meant to commemorate the area’s rebirth after much of it was destroyed by a fire in 1916.

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Its beautiful salute to our nation’s veterans is worthy of a visit to remember those lost.

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Have you been to Paris… Texas? If so, what are your takeaways from this charming Texas town? Let us know in the comments below.

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