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Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a town in Grayson district, Texas, United States of about 3,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 58 forts & heritage, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 churches. The must-see places are Leeper Lake, Frank Buck Zoo and Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum.

33.6562° N, 96.9069° WPop. 3,909

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Within 30 km42 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see52
Notable185
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Whitesboro

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:09 pm

156 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 Whitesboro
  2. Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Buck Creek Unitlake · 45 min
  4. Frank Buck Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Leeper Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Akers Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Whitesboro
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Whitesboro?

First United Methodist Church (church, about 1 km), Bennett-Richardson House (heritage site, about 1 km), Diamond Horse Ranch (heritage site, about 2 km), Leeper Lake (lake, about 27 km), Akers Cemetery (heritage site, about 8 km), Frank Buck Zoo (nature spot, about 29 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 9 museums, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Whitesboro?

Bennett-Richardson House, about 1 km by road; Diamond Horse Ranch (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Whitesboro?

Lake Dealey Dam, about 12 km by road; Gressett Lake Dam (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Whitesboro?

Start in Whitesboro, visit Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum, then Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Buck Creek Unit, then Frank Buck Zoo, then Leeper Lake, then Akers Cemetery, and drive back — about 156 km by road in all.