Paris
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Countryside and towns · Illinois · 31k people
Paris
Locals say The Illinois Prairie · “Lincoln Country”, “The Prairie”
Heart of the Illinois prairie
Golden cornfield yellowDeep prairie greenSaddle brown
Welcome to the Illinois Prairie! Whether you're here for the giant wind chimes, the county fair, or just a tenderloin sandwich, you'll find a friendly wave and a strong cup of coffee. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Paris
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The room
One room for everyone around Paris. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Paris. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Edgar County Courthouse Classic county courthouse in Paris's town square.
- Clark County Courthouse Seat of Clark County government in Marshall.
- Paris Carnegie Library A Carnegie library serving the community since the early 1900s.
- World's Largest Wind Chime A giant wind chime in Casey that draws tourists.
- World's Largest Mailbox One of Casey's oversized roadside oddities.
- World's Largest Golf Tee Another of Casey's giant artifacts.
- Outdoors Lincoln Trail State Park
- Outdoors Wabash River fishing
- With kids Visit Casey's giant roadside attractions
- With kids Spend a day at the county fair
- Evenings Supper clubs
- Evenings Roadside taverns
- Locals love Grain elevators
- Locals love Small-town main streets
Through the year
- Edgar County Fair July Livestock, carnival rides, and 4-H exhibits in Paris.
- Clark County Fair July County fair in Marshall with tractor pulls and demolition derby.
- Paris Popcorn Festival September Celebrates the town's popcorn heritage with food and music.
- Casey's World's Largest Things Festival June Quirky celebration of Casey's giant roadside artifacts.
- Marshall Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Marshall.
The climate is classic Midwest: hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, with pleasant springs and falls. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and low humidity.
Talk like a local
- “pop”
- Soda pop
- “supper”
- Evening meal
- “the fair”
- The county fair
- “crick”
- A small creek or stream
Getaways
- Terre Haute Bigger city with shopping, dining, and the Wabash Valley.
- Charleston Home of Eastern Illinois University and Lincoln's legacy.
- Danville Historic downtown and Vermilion County museums.
- Robinson County seat of Crawford County with local shops.
Local flavour
Rooting for Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Cardinals, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana State Sycamores
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A breaded, fried pork cutlet on a bun, a Midwest staple.
- Persimmon pudding A fall dessert made from wild persimmons, common in southern Illinois and Indiana.
- Sugar cream pie A simple custard pie also known as Hoosier pie, found in the region.
- Loose meat sandwich Seasoned ground beef on a bun, popular in Iowa and nearby areas.
- Casey's pizza Gas-station chain pizza, a local convenience and comfort food.
Where people go
- Grain elevators Towering structures that punctuate the flat landscape, symbols of agriculture.
- Small-town main streets Historic storefronts, courthouses, and family-owned shops.
- County fairs Annual gatherings with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local food.
- Drive-in theaters Classic outdoor cinemas, some still operating in the region.
- Supper clubs Old-fashioned dining spots known for steaks and cocktails.
- Roadside taverns Unpretentious bars where locals gather.
- Historic courthouses The county seats in Paris and Marshall feature stately courthouse squares.
- Quirky roadside attractions Casey, Illinois, is famous for its 'world's largest' items, like the rocking chair and golf tee.
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Nearby
Every areaTerre HauteIndianaWhere the Wabash flows and the Sycamores grow.CharlestonIllinoisSmall-town warmth under endless skies.DanvilleIllinoisWhere the corn meets the skyRobinsonIllinoisWhere the Wabash winds through prairie and oil fieldsGreencastleIndianaA college town with country soulChampaign–UrbanaIllinoisCornfields, campus, and the Illini roar.CrawfordsvilleIndianaWhere covered bridges meet the cornfields.EffinghamIllinoisWhere the highways meet and the heartland beats.
Edgar and Clark counties, IL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.