Perrin Air Force Base Historical MuseumEisenhower Brithplace State Historic SiteEisenhower State ParkCourthouses of Grayson CountyWest Sherman Baptist ChurchFriendship Cemetery
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Sherman

Sherman is a town in Grayson district, Texas, United States of about 40,667 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 69 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 churches. The must-see places are Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum, Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site and Eisenhower State Park.

33.6357° N, 96.6089° WPop. 40,667

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see49
Notable182
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum

Museum · 12 km

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

Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site

Park · 18 km

Eisenhower State Park, park near Sherman
Must-see

Eisenhower State Park

Park · 26 km

Places near Sherman by type

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One day from Sherman

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:05 pm

63 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 Sherman
  2. Western Heights Church of Christchurch · 30 min
  3. Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Eisenhower State Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Sitepark · 45 min
  6. Harber Wildlife Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Sherman
Today’s loopShermanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sherman?

Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum (museum, about 12 km), Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site (park, about 18 km), Courthouses of Grayson County (heritage site, about 1 km), Butterfield Overland Mail Route Through Grayson County (heritage site, about 1 km), Eleventh Texas Cavalry (heritage site, about 1 km), Dannel Funeral Home (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

143 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 churches, 5 museums, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Sherman?

Courthouses of Grayson County, about 1 km by road; Butterfield Overland Mail Route Through Grayson County (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Sherman?

Choctaw Creek Watershed SCS Site 10A Dam, about 3 km by road; Soil Conservation Service Site 17 Dam (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sherman?

Start in Sherman, visit Western Heights Church of Christ, then Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum, then Eisenhower State Park, then Eisenhower Brithplace State Historic Site, then Harber Wildlife Museum, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.