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City in Texas, United States
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Sherman is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of North Texas.
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A grasslands and marshland wildlife refuge on the Central Flyway with some 338 noted bird species like terns, plovers, eagles, and shrikes, with trails, nature photography, and auto tour routes available.
Features a small lake (Pickens Lake) stocked with fish and a hiking trail. Bring some bread to feed the ducks and geese.
Paved walking path, Veterans Field (home of the Sherman Bearcats high school baseball team), Fairview Pool, and several tennis courts and soccer fields.
Craft vendors and sometimes local farmers to the courthouse square. Come out early and get a good look at what Sherman has to offer!
During the summer, the Municipal Building Lawn comes alive every Thursday night for Hot Summer Nights, a free summer concert series featuring acts from around the country.
It comes to the Municipal Building Lawn every September. The Arts Fest, as it's known locally, features a Judged Art Show & Sale for ages 18 and up, as well as a Youth Art Show. There is also a Woodcarving Show & Sale, a juried Fiber Arts Show, a 5K and Fun Run, live music throughout the day, a pumpkin patch, the annual Pancake Breakfast, a Used Book Sale at the Sherman Public Library, Museum Tours, T-shirt Painting for kids, and plenty of food, arts, and crafts. Since 1982.
If you're looking for an upscale event, check out the Sherman Wine & Music Festival in October. Local wineries will bring their wares to the Municipal Building Lawn for tastings, accompanied by the sounds of area musicians.
Try the delicious, fresh sushi or grab a seat near one of the hibachi grills for a delectable meal - with a show!
Local favorite has been serving up big burgers since 1982 in this 1950s car-themed restaurant. All-you-can-eat burgers on Saturday afternoons, and don't miss the 75-cent milkshake happy hour!
MG's sister restaurant farther south on Woods Street serves up American favorites like chicken fried steak and big baked potatoes. Tasty fried pickles, too!
Great local favorite for Mexican food. Killer salsa. You won't leave hungry!
Cellarman's serves up more than 30 beers on tap, more in bottles. Also has a wine list, a scotch list, and a full bar.
Local favorite on the Parkway offer a limited selection of beers on tap, a full bar and food ranging from quesadillas (not on the menu) to some awesome chicken fried steak.
The three-level Touch of Class Antique shop holds court at the corner of Lamar and Crockett on the square.
If you're looking for something a little more modern, the Sherman Town Center on Highway 75 South between Loy Lake Road and U.S. Highway 82 offers shoppers many options, from Old Navy and Target to Pier One Imports and Bed Bath and Beyond.
By plane
Sherman is home to the Sherman Municipal Airport, which has one runway. The closest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
It is easiest to get around Sherman with a car. However, the [ provides service .
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