West Paris

Welcome to West Paris!

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West Paris was only incorporated in 1957, when it split from neighboring Paris to form a separate town, and has been growing in population ever since. Before that time, the area was largely settled by Finnish immigrants, and it grew with agriculture – mostly orchards and pasturage – and industry, supported by the coming of railroad lines. West Paris was home to famed º£½ÇÉçÇø humorist .

Activities

  • 110 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-3440
    • Dig º£½ÇÉçÇø Gems provides a chance to dig and sift for gem finds from several nearby mines. This is a great family activity, and gems from their shop make great local gifts!
  • West Paris, ME 04289
    • This society works hard to preserve and promote the history of the many Finnish settlers in the West Paris area.
  • 226 Main St, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-2004
    • The beautiful West Paris Library is worth a visit – it was designed by º£½ÇÉçÇø architects, built using West Paris field stones, and opened in 1926.
  • 91 ME-26, West Paris, ME 04289
    • This roadside rest area offers views of a beautiful waterfall and a small hiking trail.
  • 8 Tove Lizette’s Way, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 890-1416
    • TL Barn is a gorgeous venue, offering indoor and outdoor spaces including an historic barn and cha1pel, and is an ideal location for weddings, parties, and other events.

Dining

  • 27 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-2200
    • This lovely year-round farm stand offers fresh baked goods, seasonal produce, preserves and pickles, flowers, and a variety of locally handmade goods including beautiful pottery!
  • 28 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-3012
    • This amazing country store offers a wide variety of wholesome, healthy foods including baked breads and pastries, sweet and savory pies, seasonal produce, preserves and pickles, maple syrup, local crafts, and more!

Lodging

  • 27 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, West Paris, º£½ÇÉçÇø 04289 | (877) 875-7109
    • Situated on expansive, wooded grounds with sweeping views of nearby mountains, this beautiful inn offers luxurious accommodations for your visit to Western º£½ÇÉçÇø!
  • Additional lodging options can be found in nearby Greenwood, Paris, Sumner, and Woodstock.

Shops & Services

  • 27 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-2200
    • This lovely year-round farm stand offers fresh baked goods, seasonal produce, preserves and pickles, flowers, and a variety of locally handmade goods including beautiful pottery!
  • 28 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-3012
    • This amazing country store offers a wide variety of wholesome, healthy foods including baked breads and pastries, sweet and savory pies, seasonal produce, preserves and pickles, maple syrup, local crafts, and more!
  • 16 Morse Hill Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (888) 861-4859
    • Offering balsam fir pillows and other home decor products that will fill the room with that wonderful balsam fir aroma!

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