Location: Denison
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Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It is 75 miles (121 km) north of Dallas. The population was 22,682 at the 2010 census. Denison is part of the Texoma region and is one of two principal cities in the Sherman–Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Denision is known as the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States.
Restaurants in Denison
1. Grayson County Frontier Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Historical Site Museum with 11 of the oldest homes in Grayson County that have been moved here for preservation.
Reviewed By U2444ZVeileenb
Our self guided tour booklet was well written and most informative. Our walk through Frontier Village was most enjoyable and the homes/buildings were beautifully staged giving you a true flavor of life during this era.There were many exhibits in the building where you sign up for the tour one of which was a Cotton Mill exhibit. Adding to this very pleasant experience was information provided to us by a very down to earth employee of Frontier Village,Rita, who was well versed in assisting me with my request to learn about Denison's Cotton Mill. Thank you for a delightful afternoon spent here.
2. Eisenhower Veterans Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
The Esenhower bust stands at 16ft tall upon a 5ft stone pedestal flanked by five 35ft flagpoles. Each flagpole represents one of the 5 branches of military service. Personalized engraved bricks feature veterans and their service to our country. Designed by David Adickes.
Reviewed By PDandPDD - Nuneaton, United Kingdom
This is a real stop off point well worth a little detour. There is excellent literature at the site and it is a lovely memorial. You can clearly see the monument from the road , but it is nice to get up close.
3. Waterloo Lake Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Amenities: .75 mile paved walking track, 52.00 surface acre lake, 148.00 total acres in the park, benches, Culpepper Softball Complex, horseshoe pits, large pavilion with tables, multiple playground units, nature trail around the lake, newly developed fishing pond, tables, Waterloo Baseball Park, Waterloo Pool
4. Red River Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
The museum is open Thu - Fri - Sat 11AM - 4PM and Sun by appointment. The RRRM displays many historical items from the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad known as the Katy and other rail lines serving Denison, Texas and the Texoma area. Our new location is 124 West Main Street, one block west of the Historic Katy Depot, one blocks east of US 69. Come visit our Interactive Train Simulator the next best thing to operate the real thing. Our gift store has many train related items to purchase. Outside the Katy Depot next to our train equipment display is the historical marker for the site of the first North-South Rail Connection in the United States.
Reviewed By hellohello444444
Diane Geer is just the best historian ever. She told the story of the Denison Railroad depot like you were living it today. She told all the history of how it was built and its demise when KATY up and closed this very large facility. How a man sold all his holdings and even borrowed money to purchase the building when he heard it was to be torn down. He forever saved this beautiful piece of history. It is a must for a wonderful entertaining account of very important history. Told by a woman Diane Geer who makes it come to life. One of my favorite day trips ever. Thanks Diane, The Deals
5. Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 426ourh
We were surprised at how informative and organized this museum is, and the volunteers are ready and able to answer questions or give a tour. It covers this Air Force Base (life, war, etc.), the wars the USA has been in, and some local veterans. I enjoyed the display appreciating often overlooked military units: women in uniform, medics, code talking, and Tuskegee Airmen.
6. Denison Dam
7. Eisenhower Birthplace State Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 151 reviews
Located in the heart of Denison, Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site showcases the home where the 34th U.S. President Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was born in 1890. Antique furnishings fill the modest frame house, illustrating the working class life of the Eisenhowers. The visitors center celebrates Ike with memorabilia and exhibits featuring his many accomplishments as president and war hero.
Reviewed By Priffle - Rio Rico, United States
Highly recommend for an hour or two break from Lake Texoma. President Eisenhower’s boyhood home is intact and you can view through the windows-each room has a story printed in view. History is always special to me, but free history is even better.
8. Eisenhower State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 125 reviews
The birthplace of the nation's 34th President, Dwight Eisenhower.
Reviewed By DebStreit - Dallas, United States
You must pay to enter the state park. Very beautiful state park on the shores of Lake Texoma. They have a lighted fishing pier, Marina with private slips for monthly rental and dockominiums for purchase. There are hiking trails and trails for horseback riding. They also have camping pots for RV's, tents, etc. They have a small store with fuel docks where you can rent paddleboats or kayaks. Be careful of the deer....we saw a cute family with a Baby, but they were standing in the road near the marinas at dusk! Abundant wildlife...tranquil and serene.
