Things to do & places to visit in Denison, Texas, United States

Denison city in Texas, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 21:29.

Top things to do (21)

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5.0 Ironroot Republic (17 reviews)
- Fun way to spend 90 minutes learning about whiskey!
Distilleries • Bars & Clubs

Great place! The Likarish family is delightful. This is truly a family business. Easy to find location, great 90-minute tour that includes some about the history or wine making, cognac and the sister city relationship between Denison and Cognac, as well as the great TV Munson and his work to save winemaking in Texas (and France). Educational when to comes to understanding how whiskey is made, lots about different kinds of corn, a visit to the barrel room (smell that angel’s share!) and of course some tasting. Highly recommend and thanks Likarish family! See more..
5.0 Hidden Hangar Vineyard & Winery (7 reviews)
- Great Winery
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Our Fort Worth wine club had a great adventure at Hidden Hangar We had a van of Winers do a tasting at this winery. It was the most interesting of the day. Stormy told us about the history of the winery and how they grow all the grapes that are used in the wines. The tasting was of our choice of wines beautifully displayed. All were good and of course we Found our favorites. We all bought bottles to take home. Thank you Stormy and the staff. Their hospitality was above and beyond. Do not miss this stop on the wine trail. See more..
5.0 Munson Park (6 reviews)
- Fantastic Disc Golf Course
Parks
Amenities: 120.65 acres, drinking fountains, new professionally designed nine-hole disc golf course for all age, one grill, one pavilion with eight picnic tables, electricity, lights, a playground unit, restrooms, and water,one softball field, parking lots, playground equipment, restroom / concession facility, six concrete tables, two baseball fields, two pavilions with concrete tables See more..
5.0 HeyDay - Denison (3 reviews)
- New! Fun! Reasonable price!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Bowling Alleys • Bars & Clubs • Game & Entertainment Centers • Miniature Golf

Great place to go for entire day of activities with adults and/or children. We took five children ages four through 13 and 5 adults. We all had a wonderful time playing. Be bowled one game for the children and three games for the adults. Miniature golf took quite a while as we split up and each of us took one child and started like a scramble on the miniature golf. We created 2 teams and played laser tag. Even the small children had a great time playing tag. The climbing structure that 7 of us played on kept us busy, relied on balance, and was safe with safety ropes. With a snack bar included we were able to spend 7 hours there. The kids came home entirely worn out. The 4 year old took a 5-Hour nap and woke up to play. The staff was extremely attentive. We went on a Thursday and it was not crowded. See more..
5.0 Sparrows Gallery (2 reviews)
- Phenomenal Gallery!
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
A wide range of styles, subjects, mediums, and prices, but all amazing works. Mark Keathley was my personal favorite. I could totally lose myself in any of his paintings. Enjoyed talking to the owners...I was made to feel welcome and comfortable... And they freely shared some of their personal stories. The gallery has comfortable seating so you can stay awhile and immerse yourself in the art. This shop alone was worth the trip to downtown Denison. Highly recommended whether you make a purchase or not. See more..
5.0 Vintage Mercantile (1 review)
- N
Antique Shops
Love this store. I walk out with something every time! Great mix of antiques and vintage. Worth the trip up to Denison. See more..
5.0 Grip Game Jiu Jitsu (1 review)
- Home of Champions
Spent 1-2 hours Sports Camps & Clinics
Great gym that has proven itself in the MMA sport. It has many coaches who are dedicated to helping people succeed. I enjoy it See more..
5.0 Ray Park (1 review)
- Wonderful
Parks
Ray Park is a neighborhood park with the following amenities:4 acres, one basketball goal, one lighted softball / baseball practice field, one picnic table, playground equipment, two park benches. See more..
4.5 Eisenhower Veterans Monument (55 reviews)
- Well-designed Monument
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monuments & Statues

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. See more..
4.5 Waterloo Lake Regional Park (30 reviews)
- Great,Loved the caves
Parks

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 See more..
4.5 Denison Dam (26 reviews)
- Cool view and experience on a hot day with gates open
Spent 1-2 hours Dams

It's almost like the ocean on a hot day with the cool spray and splash and waves lapping against the shore. There is even a slight salty scent in the air. The powerful water is mesmorizing. We'd never been before and visited both sides of the river. The Oklahoma side has a platform by the spillway where you can feel the cool spray and see and hear the forceful water up close. See more..
4.5 Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum (22 reviews)
- Perrin Air Museum: Lots of History
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Compact well laid out museum. History starts at Revolutionary War and progresses through our nations history to the present; with of course emphasis on aviation and Perrin AFB. So much is packed in and so well explained by the friendly docents who readily answered our questions. Everything is under one roof so the tour was easy and comfortable. Aviation buffs will want to spend extra time but children might not. One static aircraft display. Also while leaving I spotted a WWII Marine F4U Corsair taxiing on the runway. Very cool. See more..
4.5 Red River Railroad Museum (19 reviews)
- Excellent Little Museum
Sunday: Speciality Museums

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. See more..
4.5 Ivanhoe Ale Works (19 reviews)
- Great beer and service
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Very happy to see a place like this on Main Street in Denison. Great beer and service. You can sit outside on Main Street and have a few beers. See more..
4.5 Homestead Winery at Denison (10 reviews)
- Came for the wine, stayed for the conversation.
Wineries & Vineyards

The wine was all very good. I had a sample of four delicious wines for just $10. Cheryl was the very friendly and loquacious wine host, who told interesting and entertaining stories about the history of the local area. I also had the pleasure of meeting the daughter of the owner, very impressive in her own right. It was great to hear about the dedication of the current brew meister, brewing tasty concoctions until the wee hours of the morning. Although Denton, TX is a charming town, this establishment is by far the jewel. It’s a must visit for whatever your taste, be it beer, wine, or Italian food. See more..
4.5 Art and Cultural District (6 reviews)
- Great Shopping, Entertainment, and Friendly Merchants
Art Galleries
Officially created in 2009 as a place for Denisonians and guests alike to explore, adapt, and evision the living culture of the community. See more..
4.5 Main Street Mall (5 reviews)
- What a fun place!
Antique Shops
So impressed with the attractive displays of a wide variety of goods — from precious antiques to practical things — to downright fun stuff. Be prepared to spend some time going through both floors of wonderful things to take home. Owner present, friendly and helpful. Love this place! See more..
4.5 Blue Moon Antique Mall (4 reviews)
- interesting
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Antique Shops • Shopping Malls
always an adventure into the past. lots of room so it is comfortable to shop. staff friendly, but not pushy See more..
4.0 Eisenhower Birthplace State Historical Park (161 reviews)
- Birthplace site
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • State Parks

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. See more..
4.0 Eisenhower State Park (130 reviews)
- Nice campsite for Denison, TX area
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks • Parks

The birthplace of the nation's 34th President, Dwight Eisenhower. See more..
4.0 Downtown Denison (94 reviews)
- Good shopping
Neighborhoods

Love the historic downtown buildings. Downtown is home to some great little antique stores that I enjoy visiting when I’m in town. See more..
4.0 Grayson County Frontier Village (31 reviews)
- A sunny pleasant afternoon at Frontier Village in Denison, Texas
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

Historical Site Museum with 11 of the oldest homes in Grayson County that have been moved here for preservation. See more..
4.0 Jones Park (4 reviews)
- Nice park to spend a warm afternoon at ,or winter
Parks

Jones Park is a neighborhood park with the following amenities: 3 acres, one basketball court (one of two goals are wheelchair accessible), one pavilion with one picnic table, one softball practice field, playground equipment, six park benches See more..
4.0 Bella Fontana Day Spa (3 reviews)
- New favorite place!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

Bella Fontana Day Spa, originally located in Downtown Sherman for more than 10 years, has moved to Downtown Denison at 430 W Chestnut St. We are Texoma's Best Day Spa according to the Herald Democrat's Best of Texoma for more than ten years running, and offer a full line of massages, facials, waxing, hair and salon services, nails, and sauna and steam treatments. See more..
4.0 Woodlawn Country Club (2 reviews)
- Great course for winter weather
Spent More than 3 hours Golf Courses
We picked and awesome day for a foursome to play. The course in January was very playable. The staff were friendly! There were a couple of other people out there, but for the most part we were by ourselves. A couple days later after a rain, there was some standing water on the fairways, but I could play with winter rules. See more..
4.0 St. Patrick's Church (1 review)
- Felt at home with all the "bells and smells"!
Churches & Cathedrals
A Catholic haven while in Texas. If you like the old-style "Bells and Smells" Catholic service, complete with Rosary recital prior to the 8:30 Mass made this feel like a Catholic Mass is SUPPOSED to feel...the same anywhere in the US! See more..
3.5 Denison Golf & Country Club (8 reviews)
- Surprisingly good Sunday Brunch!
Spent 2-3 hours Golf Courses

Had heard that Denison Country Club was now doing a Sunday brunch so my wife and I went to check it out. Brunch opens at 10:00 am and goes into the afternoon. This club was recently purchased and is under new management. There are not many places locally to find a Sunday brunch, so we were pleased to hear they were now doing it. I must say I was very surprised at the selection of food, the appearance, the affordable price, and how many people were there. By the time we left 3/4 of the tables were full. The brunch includes a wide array of breakfast items, fruit and salads, fish, chicken, and a carving table with several meats. Very nice desert options as well. At $15, a real deal! Folks were very nice, and the view looking out over the golf course and lake was great. Highly recommend it! See more..
3.5 Forest Park (3 reviews)
- Sporting Event for Yellow Jacket Football and Yellow Jacket Soccer.
Parks

Forest Park is a community park with the following amenities: 6 acres, gazebo, one park bleacher, playground equipment, restroom facilities, six park benches, skate park with bleachers, two lighted tennis courts, and two picnic tables that are wheelchair accessible. See more..
Landon Winery, Denison, Texas (0 review)
Wineries & Vineyards
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Say When Brewing Company (0 review)
Breweries
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