Two hours from Nashville, two hours from Memphis . . .
and one deep breath away from a perfect weekend getaway. Verandas have long appealed to Southerners, and this worthy architectural design is alive and well in Paris, Tenn. White wicker rockers invite guests to read the morning paper or wile away an afternoon on the front porch. On the West Side of the home, the Morning Veranda is the ideal spot to start the day. Nestled beneath summer pecan foliage and situated above the garden, breakfast is often served here.

A special place to toast the day's end, the Garden Patio is a favorite gathering place from early spring until late fall. The Veranda's Evening Primroses open before your eyes in mid-summer while cooler weather brings a cozy evening in front of the fire on the patio. The Veranda's comfortable interior is appointed with antiques from throughout the region. The parlor is a cozy place for a quiet read in the glow of an old-fashioned gas grate. Adjacent to the parlor, the formal dining room makes every guest feel exceptional, and every meal taste extraordinary. Across the hall, the library is the place to watch a little television, or peruse the innkeepers' favorite books and Mark Twain memorabilia.