The Best Things To Do In Sherman, Texas: 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Hidden Gems
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Chris Muras
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Sherman, Texas is often included in “best of” lists for great places to live, visit, or just simply drive through on a road trip through Texas. It isn’t a big city by any means but there is plenty to see and do in this lovely town in Grayson County, TX. If you find yourself passing through, here are a few things to do in Sherman, TX.
Top Tourist Attractions In Sherman
Sherman may not be on your bucket list for top tourist attractions in Texas, but there are still some fun things you should make sure you do while you are in town. Here are a few we think you’ll get a kick out of.
Downtown Escape Rooms, 107 S Travis St, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
If you are looking for a fun time with friends and family, how about getting locked in a room together and being forced to work together to get out? One of the most popular entertainment attractions in Sherman is the Downtown Escape Rooms. Fun for birthday parties, family game nights, or any time you feel like solving a mystery.
The Sherman Museum, 301 S Walnut St, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
Ever since 1976 the Sherman Museum has been delighting guests with historical items from Texas' history and beyond. It is located in the historic Carnegie Library which was built in 1914. Come enjoy everything from dinosaurs to meteorites with exhibits designed to teach and excite the whole family about the wonderful world of geologic and cultural history in this region. Permanent collections include the Texoma Time Traveler, a Farm and Ranch Room, an old-time general store, Native American artifacts, and the courthouses of Grayson County.
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Rocking Lazy K Ranch, 5890 Luella Rd, Sherman, TX, USA
If you are a beginner cowboy or cowgirl and would love to learn how to ride a horse through the jungles of Texas (Okay, fine, it's more winding trails past muddy creeks and low brush grassland) this is a fun place to saddle up your horse. Ranch owner, Scott will teach you everything you need to know about riding and taking care of your house. Then he'll set up a campfire kitchen and treat you to a steak dinner. If you are lucky he might even break out the homemade pie. This is a fun and entertaining experience for seasoned riders as well.
Fun Things To Do In Sherman For Families
Sherman is definitely a family-friendly town, so it isn’t hard to find fun things to do with the whole family. Here are a few activities you should plan for.
The Splash Family Aquatic Center, 1121 W Taylor St, Sherman, TX 75092, USA
If you visit Sherman, Texas in the summer, this place is pretty much a must-visit- attraction. Jump on in the pool to enjoy the two-story water slides, a 1,200-foot current channel, a diving board, a drop slide, and a tiny-tots area for the little squirts. The Sherman Parks and Recreation Department runs the show at this community park so butter them up for all-day fun. (Or just pay the $5-$6 entry fee and you are good to go) The aquatic center is open from May until August.
Harber Wildlife Museum, 4703 Texoma Pkwy, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
If you can't travel around the world seeking out critters and creatures in their natural habitat this is a pretty good alternative. They have a very detailed path of life-size displays to enjoy and learn about. There is a $5 recommended donation for adults but no required entrance fee. The museum even has a scavenger hunt you can partake in that helps you learn more about these animals on display as well as keep young children entertained. If you are looking for Sherman, TX attractions for the whole family the Harbor Wildlife Museum is a fun quick stop.
Sherman Skateland, 3100 Versaille Dr, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
Pack the fam in the car and head to Skateland in Sherman to get your groove on. It's always a fun time at this retro roller rink. Besides being a fun birthday party venue, there are themed events for special occasions like the Halloween Costume Skate Party or Date Night dance party. If you are a little wobbly on your feet, don't worry, because you can take part in Saturday Learn to Skate sessions. You can also fuel up with an all-you-can-eat buffet on Friday nights. If you have a big group be sure to ask for the 15-person (or more) discount rate.
Free Things To Do In Sherman
Another great thing about Sherman, Texas is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have a good time. Here are a few free things to do in Sherman for the next time you stop by.
Pecan Grove Park, 3200 Canyon Creek Dr, Sherman, TX 75092, USA
A fun free thing to do in Sherman is visit one of its many parks. The Pecan Grove Park has two playgrounds, a walking trail, an 18-hole disc golf course, and fishing access on Dean Gilbert Lake. If you happen to be visiting in July, be sure to stop by for the Annual Lights on the Lake event. If you have some free time and are wondering what to do in Sherman, Texas why not stop for a leisure walk in the park or perhaps a vigorous round of disc golf?
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Sherman Jazz Museum, 201 E Lamar St, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
If you love a little jazz in your step, head to the Sherman Jazz Museum to toot your own horn. And enjoy memorabilia from the legends of the jazz world. It is a fascinating museum dedicated to the history and preservation of jazz music and the wonderful characters that brought this iconic music to our hearts. You'll enjoy many different collections and exhibits like the Trumpet Collection with instruments with Doc Severinsen and Dizzy Gillespie fingerprints all over them. Or a Thomas Edison original phonograph. Other rooms include the Big Band Era Room, Dance Band Room, and the Vocal Room. The museum is open on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. but is closed in August and January.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Texas 75092, USA
Enjoying the great outdoors is always a good option when you want to save a few bucks on entertainment. The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1946 to preserve the habitat of migratory birds and wildlife. You can enjoy plenty of that wildlife when you spend the day hiking on more than nine miles of trails. Challenge yourself to spot red-headed woodpeckers, river otters, bald eagles, painted buntings, and many more species of birds, mammals, insects (if you are a bug-loving person), and critters of all shapes and sizes. If you are a hunter, the refuge does offer limited quota permits as well.
Best Things to at Night In Sherman
It might surprise you, but Sherman has plenty of cultural activities to enjoy for a night out on the town. Even if history and culture aren’t your idea of a lively nightlife there are a couple more nighttime adventures you can add to your list.
903 Brewers, 1718 S Elm St, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
With creative names like the Sasquatch Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout, the Booby Trap IPA, and the Pain Killer Slushy Ale you know you are in for a wild night. Founders Jeremy and Natalie Roberts know how to have fun - and bring you along for the ride. Join them at the brewery for movie nights, bingo, trivia, live music, and Saturday brew tours. If you are looking for a little night-time fun in Sherman, head to 903 Brewers to see what new things are brewing.
Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille - Sherman, 110 FM1417, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
This is the ultimate family fun night or exciting date night center in Sherman. With movies, bowling, an arcade room, comedy nights, dinner and movie events, Singo Bingo, VR Arena, and birthday celebrations like you've never had before, this fun center is a top attraction in Sherman. Shulman's is much more than just your average restaurant bar bowling joint.
Finley Cultural Center Finley, 500 N Elm St, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
The Finley Theater is home to the Sherman Community Players, a group that has been entertaining guests since the 1920s. The cultural center has a robust schedule of live entertainment, plays, children's theater events, festivals, concerts, and workshops. If you enjoy a good live performance there is always something interesting going on at the Finley Cultural Center in Sherman.
Honorable Mentions
From race cars to striped bass fishing, with a little antique shopping to cover all of the bases, Sherman will always treat you right with fun activities to do and places to explore.
Grayson County Speedway, 171 Busby Ln, Bells, TX 75414, USA
Another one of our favorite things to do near Sherman Texas is head east to Bells, TX to enjoy dirt track racing at the Grayson County Speedway. Things start to heat up something fierce around the quarter-mile clay track where the sun goes down and the bright lights come on. Be sure to look for a fan appreciation night for special attention, giveaways, and autographs from your favorite drivers.
Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Guide Jerry Smith, 9040 Clear Lake Dr, Kingston, OK 73439, USA
You are up for a striper fishing adventure of a lifetime (Careful how you read that one) when you come to Sherman, Texas. Captain Marty is a professional striper guide who has been taking fishing enthusiasts out on Lake Texoma since 1984. If a freshwater fishing adventure is right up your alley, let's hop in a boat and go catch some fish! A big ole striper isn't the only thing you can hope for, you'll also reel in several other kinds of bass, crappie, carp, and catfish.
Touch of Class Antique Mall, 118 W Lamar St, Sherman, TX 75090, USA
It isn't often that a shopping mall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but this one is a Texas landmark. The 38,000-square-foot building has been a historic part of Sherman for nearly 150 years! (It was built in 1876) This mega-antique store has 165 booths to hunt for hidden treasures. Everything from furniture, home decor, and clothing to vintage books, jewelry, and toys. If you love everything vintage, collectible, and antique you'll find plenty of hidden gems at the biggest antique shop in North Texas.
Have you spent any time in Sherman? What are your favorite things to do in Sherman, TX? Share a few ideas with us in the comments.
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