Fannin district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Bonham

Bonham is a town in Fannin district, Texas, United States, home to about 10,079 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Bonham State Park (6 km), Lake Bonham Beach Area (11 km) and Caddo National Grassland (19 km).

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Bonham, Texas
Bonham, Fannin district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bonham at a glance

Location
Fannin district, Texas, United States
Population
about 10,079
Coordinates
33.5773° N, 96.1783° W
Places within 50 km
110 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bonham

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Forts & heritage near Bonham

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bonham. The closest is Fannin County Courthouses (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bonham

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bonham. The closest is Lake Bonham Beach Area (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Bonham

30 churches within 100 km of Bonham. The closest is First Christian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bonham

14 museums within 100 km of Bonham. The closest is Fannin County Museum of History (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bonham

6 parks within 100 km of Bonham. The closest is Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (48 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bonham

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bonham. The closest is Bonham State Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bonham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bonham
  2. 1 km Fannin County Courthouses · heritage site, Fannin
  3. 11 km Lake Bonham Beach Area · lake, Fannin
  4. 12 km Bois D'Arc Lake · lake, Fannin
  5. 10 km Caddo National Grassland · nature spot, Fannin
  6. 17 km Bonham State Park · nature spot, Fannin
  7. 6 km Back to Bonham

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    Within 15 km of Bonham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bonham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage63123Fannin County Courthouses (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2557Lake Bonham Beach Area (11 km)
    Churches1330First Christian Church (1 km)
    Museums414Fannin County Museum of History (1 km)
    Parks16Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Bonham State Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Popes Point (32 km)
    Temples02Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas (86 km)
    Waterfalls01Rock Falls Park (53 km)
    Beaches & coast01Bunker (63 km)
    Other attractions01Southfork Ranch (89 km)
    Treks01Northeast Texas Trail (94 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (96 km)

    Bonham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bonham?

    Bonham State Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Lake Bonham Beach Area (lake, about 11 km), Caddo National Grassland (nature spot, about 19 km), Bois D'Arc Lake (lake, about 20 km), Fannin County Courthouses (heritage site, about 1 km), Bonham Daily Favorite (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bonham?

    110 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 4 museums, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bonham?

    Fannin County Courthouses, about 1 km by road; Bonham Daily Favorite (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bonham?

    Lake Bonham Beach Area, about 11 km by road; Taylor Dam (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bonham?

    First Christian Church, about 1 km by road; Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bonham?

    Start in Bonham, visit Fannin County Courthouses, then Lake Bonham Beach Area, then Bois D'Arc Lake, then Caddo National Grassland, then Bonham State Park, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bonham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Bonham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bonham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bonham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.