Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All the United States Illinois Paris

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Paris

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Paris, Illinois

Updated September 19, 2014

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Paris

Faerie Trace can be seen in background.

Paris, Illinois

'Faerie Traces'

In a grove of fast growing walnut trees outside Paris, Illinois, a marker shares the story of a fictional road building culture.
Permanently Closed

Paris, Illinois

'Embassy Row of the Parisian Diaspora'

One of the first historical sites of an alternative universe was installed in the town of Paris, Illinois—which is now home to an annual spelling bee of Kcymaerxthaereal words.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
Grotto as of July 2020

West Terre Haute, Indiana

Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

A wartime promise becomes a shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes.
14 miles from Paris
The Barnes grave.

Ashmore, Illinois

St. Omer Cemetery Witch Grave

This grave in a ghost town cemetery marks the death of a witch on a day that never happened.
18 miles from Paris
Crossroads of Kymaerica

Terre Haute, Indiana

'Crossroads of Kymaerica'

In an alley not far from where two great highways meet, byways of a very different sort are honored.
18 miles from Paris
Stiffy Green’s full body

Terre Haute, Indiana

Stiffy Green

Whether his story is true or not, Stiffy Green is the most beloved bulldog in all of Indiana.
18 miles from Paris
Permanently Closed
Prairie Observatory May 2021.

Oakland, Illinois

Prairie Observatory

An abandoned observatory in the middle of the Illinois prairie.
20 miles from Paris
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Paris, Illinois

Kcymaerxthaere 2

Paris Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Rebekah Otto
    1
  2. geographeratlarge
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Paris.

Places Edited

  1. geographeratlarge
    2
  2. midasblenny
    1
  3. jase
    1
  4. Molly McBride Jacobson
    1
  5. ameliakcymaerxthaere
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. danmanlinckschrage
    2
  2. carflota
    2
  3. fnc122431
    2
  4. believersvoice1969
    2
  5. elosbob
    2
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Paris.

Recent Paris Activity

  • nattyboh650

    wants to go to 'Faerie Traces'

  • allij8706

    wants to go to 'Faerie Traces'

  • softdog

    wants to go to 'Faerie Traces'

  • judsgirl68

    wants to go to 'Faerie Traces'

  • judsgirl68

    wants to go to 'Embassy Row of the Parisian Diaspora'

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.