You’ve probably heard the song “April in Paris,” but the good news is that you don’t have to cross an ocean to live the lyrics.

There are six places named Paris in the U.S. where you can spend some time in April. Watch Peter Greenberg’s CBS report above and keep reading to learn more about how you can experience your own April in Paris, without leaving the country.

Paris, Texas

Culbertson Fountain. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons User Adavyd

Settled in the 1800s, this Paris was named for the one in France, but no one seems to know why. The town was a cotton and railroad center in the 1800s. One of its more famous residents was cattle baron James Chisum, who, with other ranchers, hired a sheriff with the specific charge of going after outlaw Billy the Kid.

The downtown plaza was rebuilt in the early 1900s after a devastating fire. It also boasts some funky sculpture—an Italian marble fountain with a cherub and a 19th century cemetery with a statue depicting Jesus wearing cowboy boots.

There’s a replica of the Eiffel Tower, and while it’s smaller than the real one in France, it’s topped with a shiny red cowboy hat.

Want to go walking or cycling? Check out the six-mile Trail de Paris, which features a painted scale replica of the solar system. Afterward, visit The Paris Bakery on Main Street, which offers freshly made pastries and pizza on Saturday nights.

If you’re looking for a place to stay with a little history, book one of the three antique-filled rooms at the Old Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast. The building is a restored two-story Victorian house, and rooms cost about $100 a night.

Paris, Tennessee

Image Credit: Flickr User ktylerconk (Kathleen Conklin)

Legend has it that the town founders wanted to honor Lafayette, the French aristocrat who fought for the U.S. in the Revolutionary War. Since they weren’t sure how to spell his name, they settled instead on simply naming it…Paris. History buffs might recognize this particular Paris. The Civil War Battle of Paris in 1862 lasted just 15 minutes, but many Confederate soldiers died and forced a Union retreat.

This Paris also has a replica Eiffel Tower, but the town prides itself on holding The World’s Biggest Fish Fry. During this event, five tons of catfish are served between April 18 and April 25 by local Jaycee members. There’s also a rodeo and a “small fry” kids parade.

If you have a hankering for something other than catfish, stop by Clifty Farm, where three generations have been curing country hams and smoking sausages. You can go wine tasting at the Paris Winery, which produces wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, among others.

If you’re in town on April 25, take the 45-mile drive across the state line into Kentucky. It’s National Astronomy Day, and you can visit the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory for free and attend a star party.

Paris has several places to stay, including the Home Sweet Home Bed & Breakfast, which has rockers on the front porch and runs about $130 a night.

Paris, Virginia

Ashby Inn & Restaurant

We all know that Paris and the state of Virginia are for lovers. You can combine the two by visiting Paris, Virginia.

About 40 miles west of Washington D.C., this town is a single street of antique shops, restored homes, and the quaint Ashby Inn & Restaurant, which offers farm-to-table fine dining. The Inn has 10 rooms for about $300 a night, some with views of the valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This particular Paris was also named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, an ardent supporter of the American Revolution, and it’s believed that Lafayette visited the village. Many tourists once visited so they could send a letter marked “Paris”—until the post office closed in 1984. Now, you can just take a selfie when you’re there.

If you’re there on April 26, visit the nearby town of Middleburg, where the annual Point-to-Point horse race will take place. Admission is $5 per person in advance and $10 the day of the race. You can bring a picnic lunch and watch the fanciest outdoor eating competition. You’ll see china, crystal, and even a butler or two among the race-watchers.

If you prefer homes and gardens to horses, Virginia’s Historic Garden Week takes place from April 18 to 25. There are tours in towns near Paris, including Leesburg, Warrenton, and Font Royal, Virginia.

Paris, Kentucky

This town of about 10,000 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, is in the heart of bluegrass horse country. The town’s name pays homage to the royal family of Bourbon in France for their aid in the American Revolution.

There’s a year-round farmers market where you can shop for artisanal crafts and food and a covered bridge. You can also visit Duncan Tavern, which dates back to 1788, and is now a history museum. One interesting fact about this tavern is that folks such as Daniel Boone and Aaron Burr used to drop by for a pint.

Just south of Paris is Clairborne Horse Farm, home to storied thoroughbreds and the final resting place of Triple Crown winner Secretariat.

Looking for a place to stay? The Guesthouse at Rosecrest Farm, located just outside Paris, offers three rooms ranging from $145 to $185 a night. You can sleep surrounded by thoroughbred horses and Hereford cattle.

During the day, you can tour The Gentlemen Distillery and eat at the Bour-Bon restaurant, which features a farm-to-table French-inspired menu, and craft cocktails averaging about $10.

On April 24, there’s live music, free carriage rides, and art viewing at more than 30 venues along Main Street.

Paris, Arkansas

Mount Magazine State Park

For some outdoor beauty, visit Paris, Arkansas, the gateway to Mount Magazine State Park, and the highest spot in the state. Here you can go rock climbing, rappelling, hang gliding, and horseback riding.

You can stay at one of The Lodge’s 13 cabins, all with spectacular views. One-bedroom cabins start at $215.

This Paris was settled in the 1820s and was a coal mining town for several decades. It also bears the dubious distinction as the site of the last public hanging in Arkansas in 1914.

Last year, the town’s 3,500 residents finally got their own Eiffel Tower, a 25-foot replica with a water fountain at the base for the town’s central plaza.

Paris, New York

Blueberry Brooke

For a true melting pot experience, try Paris, New York. The town has nothing to do wih Lafayette or the city of Paris. It’s actually named for an early benefactor, Colonel Isaac Paris, who, in the late 1700s, helped the early residents.

Using Paris as your hub in central New York, there’s a great variety of cultural experiences and history surrounding you.

If you’re interested in learning more about local Native American tribes, you can retrace the steps of an Iroquois warrior at Shako:wi Cultural Center in Verona. Art lovers can spend a day with Picasso and Pollock, Kandinsky and O’Keefe, as well as Mondrian and Whistler at the Phillip Johnson-designed Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica.

Be sure to stop by Savicki’s Paris Hill Market in Clinton, where you can pick your own strawberries, asparagus, peas, and beans. For some Southern-style BBQ, there’s Piggy Pat’s, located between Paris and Utica. You can order half a BBQ chicken for $10 and a side of hush puppies for $5.49.

Then there’s Blueberry Brooke, a renovated 1860s farmhouse and blueberry farm in Deansbury. Rooms start at $225.

For more of Peter Greenberg’s can’t-miss destinations, check out:

• The Best Places to Visit Using Your Tax Refund
• Peter Greenberg’s Hot Destinations for 2015
• 6 Offbeat Destinations You Can’t Miss This Summer
• Escape the City This Summer With These Affordable Road Trips

By Peter Greenberg for PeterGreenberg.com