West Paris
Welcome to West Paris!
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 Maine humorist Joe Perham.
Activities
- Dig Maine Gems 110 Bethel Rd, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-3440
- Dig Maine 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!
- Finnish American Heritage Society West Paris, ME 04289
- This society works hard to preserve and promote the history of the many Finnish settlers in the West Paris area.
- Mann Memorial Library 226 Main St, West Paris, ME 04289 | (207) 674-2004
- The beautiful West Paris Library is worth a visit – it was designed by Maine architects, built using West Paris field stones, and opened in 1926.
- Snow Falls Gorge 91 ME-26, West Paris, ME 04289
- This roadside rest area offers views of a beautiful waterfall and a small hiking trail.
- TL Barn 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
- Cooper Farms Stand 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!
- Hungry Hollow Country Store 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
- Inn at Pinnacle Mountain 27 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, West Paris, Maine 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 Maine!
- Additional lodging options can be found in nearby Greenwood, Paris, Sumner, and Woodstock.
Shops & Services
- Cooper Farms Stand 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!
- Hungry Hollow Country Store 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!
- Maine Balsam Fir Products 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!