Denison Attractions
Denison (pop. 22,500) developed as a railroad town in 1872. Historically the town is known for being the birthplace of President Eisenhower. There are also other historical attractions in and around the town.
Eisenhower Birthplace
This late 1800's home was the birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The home has been restored and is open to the public. There is also a visitors center with displays on life in the mid 1900's.
Eisenhower Birthplace State
609 South Lamar Avenue
Denison, TX 75021-4821
United States
609 South Lamar Avenue
Denison, TX 75021-4821
United States
Phone 1 (903) 465-8908
Fax 1 (903) 465-8988
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Grayson County Frontier Village
The Frontier Village displays 20 restored buildings dating from 1840 to 1900. The buildings are furnished in period and include a schoolhouse and jail, among others. There is also a museum which displays other pioneer items.
Lake Texoma Recreation Area
The Lake Texoma Recreation Area covers almost 200,000 acres spread over Oklahoma and Texas. Lake Texoma includes almost 90,000 acres. Boating, camping, hiking, swimming, and golf are all popular activities in the area.
Old Katy Depot
The 1909 Old Katy Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It houses the Red River Railroad Museum.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Red River Railroad Museum
The Red River Railroad Museum houses artifacts and documents related to the Katy Railroad including an indoor theatre and railroad engine simulator. Located outside of the building are a diesel engine, cabooses, tank cars, and gondola car.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Wild Weasel Air Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
This aviation museum features a variety of jet fighter aircraft.
This aviation museum features a variety of jet fighter aircraft.
