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7 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bonham Texas


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Bonham, one of the oldest cities in Texas, offers plenty of historical sights, such as the former residence of Sam Rayburn, who served as the 43rd Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

It’s also home to the Sam Rayburn Museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Fannin County Museum of History and Fort Inglish Museum are also located in Bonham, making it a great destination for history buffs and anyone interested in learning about America’s past.

For nature lovers, Lake Bonham and the Bonham State Park are not far off, where visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, and camping.

There is also the North Texas Safari Park, where visitors can get up close and personal with a number of exotic animals from Asia, Africa, and Australia.

If you would like to learn more about what Bonham has to offer, continue reading for a list of all the other attractions and activities available here

The 7 Most Popular Things To Do In Bonham Texas

7. Fort Inglish Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (44 reviews)

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Location: 800 W Sam Rayburn Dr Bonham TX

Tel:  903 583 3943

Web Address:   https://texastimetravel.com/directory/fort-inglish-village/

6. Lake Bonham

4.6 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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5. Sam Rayburn Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (53 reviews)

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Location: 800 W Sam Rayburn Dr Bonham TX

Tel:  903 583 2455

Web Address:   http://cah.utexas.edu/museums/rayburn.php

4. Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (58 reviews)

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Location: 890 W TX 56 Bonham TX

Tel:  903 583 5558

Web Address:   http://visitsamrayburnhouse.com/

3. Fannin County Museum of History

4.7 ★★★★★ (64 reviews)

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Location: 1 N Main Street Bonham TX

Tel:  903 583 8042

Web Address:   http://fannincountymuseum.org/

2. North Texas Safari Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (83 reviews)

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Location: 2920 US 82 west Bonham TX

Tel:  903 718 0305

Web Address:   http://northtexassafaripark.com/

1. Bonham State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (688 reviews)

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Location: 1363 Streetate Park 24 Bonham TX

Tel:  903 583 5022

Web Address:   http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bonham

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bonham Texas! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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