Paris

City / town · Kentucky

Paris

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Best timeApr–Oct
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Nearest airportLEX · 22 mi
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Overview

Paris is in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.

2 sights · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Paris

Duncan Tavern Historic Center

Built as a private home by Major Joseph Duncan in 1788, this building was later used as a tavern, and now contains a museum and a genealogical library.

Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Natural Bridge State Park)

Jan: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jan: high 42°F, low 21°F42°21°JanFeb: 3.8 in rain3.8"Feb: high 47°F, low 23°F47°23°FebMar: 4.4 in rain4.4"Mar: high 57°F, low 31°F57°31°MarApr: 3.9 in rain3.9"Apr: high 67°F, low 39°F67°39°AprMay: 4.9 in rain4.9"May: high 75°F, low 49°F75°49°MayJun: 4.2 in rain4.2"Jun: high 82°F, low 58°F82°58°JunJul: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jul: high 86°F, low 63°F86°63°JulAug: 4.2 in rain4.2"Aug: high 85°F, low 62°F85°62°AugSep: 3.7 in rain3.7"Sep: high 79°F, low 55°F79°55°SepOct: 3.0 in rain3"Oct: high 69°F, low 41°F69°41°OctNov: 3.9 in rain3.9"Nov: high 58°F, low 33°F58°33°NovDec: 4.3 in rain4.3"Dec: high 47°F, low 25°F47°25°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • LEX Blue Grass Airport, Lexington — 22 mi away. Directions
  • CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 62 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Duncan Tavern Historic Center
  • Afternoon Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum

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    See

    See Duncan Tavern Historic Center

    Built as a private home by Major Joseph Duncan in 1788, this building was later used as a tavern, and now contains a museum and a genealogical library.

    📍 323 High St🕒 Tours Wed-Sun 10ː30AM-noon &1-3ː30PM. Groups by appointment only💲 $10 adults, $8 seniors, $4 students, active military/veterans with card and children under 12 free☎ +1 859 987-1788Checked Jul 2025
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    See Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum

    📍 616 Pleasant St💲 Sunrise-sunset, daily☎ +1 859-987-6158⚠ Last checked Jan 2021 — confirm before you go
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    Sleep

    Stay Best Western Paris Inn

    Outdoor pool, WiFi, and continental breakfast included. No pets.

    📍 2011 Alverson DrCheck-in 3PM · out 11AM☎ +1 859 987-0779⚠ Last checked Apr 2021 — confirm before you go
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