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Bonham

Elevation : 568
Population : 7,306

Turn right on US 82 just before you get to Oklahoma and you’ll run into Bonham, tree-shaded and old, known for its courthouse square statue of Alamo hero James Bonham and as the home of “Mr. Sam” Rayburn, the longtime dean of the US Congress. This area of Blackland Prairie south of the Red River has been home to one of Texas’ oldest courses, the Bonham Country Club, but has recently added a spectacular new track called Legacy Ridge.

Bonham Golf Courses :

• Bonham Golf & Country Club
• Legacy Ridge Country Club

Notes
The Carlton House B&B (903-583-2779) is here, but Bonham wouldn’t be Bonham unless you could crash at a place called Granny Lou’s (800-997-7912). This area is unfortunately overlooked by DFW-ites seeking outdoor backroad adventures. Northeast are the Caddo National Grasslands and just south there’s Bonham State Park, both great places to fish, camp, and enjoy the outdoors. Also 13 miles northwest find the ghost town of Old Warren, the first Fannin County seat. We’ll elaborate here for those who like to eat–try the popular Feed Mill Restaurant (903-961-2711), west on US 82, where the chicken-fried steak is the specialty. For lunch on the square hit The Green Onion (555-555-5555) or Hickory BBQ (555-555-5555). JJC’s (555-555-5555) is across from Granny Lou’s and serves pasta specialties. And if you have margarita cravings, find Rolando’s (555-555-5555) by the Days Inn.