What to do and see in Denison, Texas (TX): The Best Free Things to do

April 3, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

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. Homestead Winery at Denison

220 W Main St, Denison, TX 75020-3025 +1 903-464-0030 http://www.homesteadwinery.com/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Homestead Winery at Denison

2. Eisenhower Veterans Monument

U.S. Highway 75 Exit 67, Denison, TX 75020 +1 903-464-4452 http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/28103
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4.5 based on 54 reviews

Eisenhower Veterans Monument

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

1000 Waterloo Lake Dr, Denison, TX 75020-5402 +1 903-464-4452
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Waterloo Lake Regional Park

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

124 W Main St One block west of the Historic Katy Railroad Depot, Denison, TX 75021-3023 +1 903-463-5289 [email protected] http://redriverrailmuseum.org
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Red River Railroad Museum

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. Ivanhoe Ale Works

220 W Main St, Denison, TX 75020-3025 +1 903-464-0030 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ivanhoe-Ale-Works/758208754256365?sk=timeline
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Ivanhoe Ale Works

6. Denison Dam

Denison, TX
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Denison Dam

7. Downtown Denison

Main Street, Denison, TX
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4.0 based on 94 reviews

Downtown Denison

Reviewed By Onemansopinion17 - Denison, United States

Antique stores, large new and used book store, architectural interests, a variety of restaurants and an ice cream shop all line the sidewalk of Main Street.

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