Whitesboro is a charming small-town destination with plenty to explore nearby. Lake Texoma is just 12 miles south, offering swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking along its scenic shores. Eisenhower State Park features hiking trails suitable for all ages, ranging from easy to moderate. Nature lovers will enjoy the 14-mile Cross Timbers Hiking Trail beginning at Juniper Point, and the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge on the Big Mineral arm of Lake Texoma. In town, Charles Whitecotton Park offers baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas — great for families and sports groups. Every October,
downtown Whitesboro hosts the Annual Peanut Festival, drawing over 15, 000 visitors for a parade, car show, live entertainment, and food vendors. The Wild West Rodeo Days celebration on the 4th of July weekend features nightly rodeo performances and fireworks. WinStar World Casino, one of the largest casinos in the world, is also a short drive away, along with shopping and dining in nearby Sherman and Gaines