- Our list of the best things to do in Denison, Texas, features the top 31 nearby activities — including 11 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Denison, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Amusement, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Denison, TX , followed by 15 popular activities in nearby cities, including Sherman and Durant
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The Likarish brothers take curious folks behind the scenes of their award-winning distillery where they craft several of innovative spirits
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U.S. Highway 75 Exit 67, Denison, TX 75020
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The life of President Dwight D. Eisenhower is honored and celebrated at Eisenhower Veterans Monument. This outdoor space is paved with bricks inscribed with names of fallen U.S. military members.
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Downtown Denison has recently been approved for an extensive revitalization project. The endeavor helps to increase the popularity of the area, heighten entertainment options, and preserve the heritage of the area.
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436 McCullum Ave, Denison, TX 75020
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Created to preserve and share military history, Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum features numerous exhibits from World War II , Vietnam and more. This includes aircrafts, uniforms and other memorabilia.
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Outdoor time is on the menu at Waterloo Lake Regional Park. There's a lake surrounded by a nature trail, a pavilion with tables, even horseshoe pits. Several playgrounds are available for the little ones.
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Within the region of Denison is the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historical Park. The site seeks to preserve the home in which the former President was born and to illustrate the working class lifestyle of his family.
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An outdoor space in Denison, Munson Park is popular for disc or frisbee golf. The park further provides a playground, softball field, picnic pavilion, electricity and concessions for added convenience.
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The lake within the Eisenhower State Park is the main attraction in the area, meaning that most visitors enjoy boating, jet skiing, and swimming. There are also scenic trails along the lakeshore for both hiking and biking.
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Located within the Historic Katy Depot, the Red River Railroad Museum exhibits railroad history of the Denison area and thousands of rail related artifacts including book and map collections, vintage train footage, and Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad train equipment.
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The Visitor's Center within the Grayson County Frontier Village serves as the site's museum with artifacts and gifts for sale that include books and research materials. Historical homes and artifacts including farm implements, hand tools, and photographs then compose the village itself.