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Preston

Preston is a town in Grayson district, Texas, United States of about 2,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit: 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 forts & heritage and 11 churches. The must-see places are Eisenhower State Park, Lake Texoma and Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site.

33.8823° N, 96.6330° WPop. 2,096

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km100
Must-see38
Notable213
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Eisenhower State Park, park near Preston
Must-see

Eisenhower State Park

Park · 9 km

Lake Texoma, lake near Preston
Must-see

Lake Texoma

Lake · 20 km · Marshall

Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site, park near Preston
Must-see

Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site

Park · 22 km

Places near Preston by type

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One day from Preston

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Preston
  2. Eisenhower State Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Sitepark · 45 min
  4. Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. North Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Texomalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Preston
Today’s loopPrestonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Preston?

Eisenhower State Park (park, about 9 km), Lake Texoma (lake, about 20 km), Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (park, about 22 km), Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum (museum, about 24 km), Alkaline Tide Boulder (viewpoint, about 8 km), Art Boulder (viewpoint, about 9 km).

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

100 places on Spotwander: 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Preston?

Denison Dam, about 10 km by road; Randell Lake (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Preston?

Fink, about 13 km by road; 1931 Free Bridge Controversy (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Preston?

Start in Preston, visit Eisenhower State Park, then Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site, then Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum, then North Island, then Lake Texoma, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.