Wanderlist
To the North
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex anchors this attraction-filled part of Texas.
Encompassing a geographic range from forest to plains, North Texas contains lakes, parks and some of the biggest cities in the state. Here are five things to do in North Texas.
Maegan Lanham | TPWD
Bonham State Park
Bonham State Park is a small park filled with natural beauty, including prairies and woodlands and a 65-acre lake. Visitors can camp, fish, swim, kayak or hike at this park built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. More than seven miles of trails wind through dense, shaded forest and wide-open prairie, going up and over hills and past CCC features.
Maegan Lanham | TPWD
Cowgirl Museum
Located in the Will Rogers Memorial Complex in Fort Worth, the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only one of its kind in the world. Started in 1975, the museum is dedicated to the tough women of the West who helped pioneer our frontier. It houses some 4,000 artifacts and features more than 200 women from Sacagawea to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Maegan Lanham | TPWD
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
One of the best-kept secrets in North Texas, the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area contains 2,600 acres of diverse natural habitats on the south end of Lewisville Lake. It exists to preserve and restore native Texas ecosystems while providing opportunities for environmental education and recreation. Everything from bird-watching to geocaching to camping is available.
Maegan Lanham | TPWD
Eisenhower Birthplace
When asked for a list of Texan presidents, many people might forget the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Though he grew up in Kansas, “Ike” was born in Denison in 1890. History buffs can tour his birthplace, filled with antique furnishings. The visitors center contains memorabilia and exhibits featuring his accomplishments as president and war hero.
