Late-Summer Influx Brings Visitors to Historic Landmark
Paris, ID · August 25, 2026
A light drizzle is hovering over the valley this morning, perfect for a slow coffee before the day gets moving.
The Lead
As summer vacation draws to a close across the region, a steady stream of late-season travelers continues to fill local streets along U.S. Highway 89. Visitors from across the country and overseas are making a priority stop here, drawn by the town's historic late-nineteenth-century architecture and community landmarks before the academic year kicks into full gear.
Local tour guides and historic preservation advocates report higher-than-usual summer foot traffic, with thousands of guests taking time to explore the craftsmanship of the area’s pioneer-era structures. The annual influx provides a welcome boost to local shops, cafes, and historic sites during what is traditionally a quiet transition period between peak lake season and autumn. Guided tours at central historic sites will continue daily through Labor Day weekend, after which hours shift to seasonal appointment schedules for the fall.
Today's Outlook
- High 85°F · Low 51°F — Drizzle (20% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a light jacket handy for any brief morning sprinkles today.
What's On Around Town
Preston: High School Volleyball Match Preston High School Gym (151 E 2nd S), 5:00 PM Catch local prep sports action as the team takes the court.
Garden City: Pickleville Playhouse Evening Show Pickleville Playhouse (2049 S Bear Lake Blvd), 7:30 PM Enjoy family-friendly musical comedy on the shores of Bear Lake.
Spotlight & Story
- The Cole House
- Built in 1882 by Swiss mason Jacob Tueller, this Second Empire residence is the only home in town constructed from the same local red sandstone as the tabernacle, complete with an intricate French mansard roof.
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