Hidden gem, tucked away treasure, best kept secret .. just pick your cliche and apply it here. This…read moreplace is pretty damn cool. A group of 4 adults and five kids ranging from 4 to 13, we all enjoyed this place more than we thought we would. When you look at at the website that does not do it justice, you go hmm interesting. You will leave thinking woah I coul spend more time here. You get your entry tickets in the main building and they give you a key and a map. You go out to a big fenced area and the building are set in a giant rectangular pattern and you can walk to them one by one. 5 cabins have lock that the key operates and you can go inside. The others have a glass door and a light switch outside which you can turn on and peer inside. They all have a little info plaque outside as well so you can learn about the history. This probably doesn't sound as interesting as it actually is to be there. The cabins you can go into really take your tour to another level. The whole setting is fantastic. Definitely make time to go here if you are in the area. It's about 45 minutes to go through the whole thing and entry is cheap..you can spend more time if you want as well. There is no limit.

Your typical outside walk around museum. Everything is kept clean and neat. Good part of Denison's…read morehistory.

The building doesn't look that large but holds a LOT of taxidermied animals. I have mixed feelings…read moreabout the fact that this couple used bow and arrow to kill them and the enjoyment of seeing them. The habitats are realistic. Because there are so many animals, they are a bit cramped. While the tour guide was interesting and funny, he talked way too much and the tour was very rushed at the end.

I loved the scavenger hunt! Everything inside is really cool and rises up new questions about the…read morepast as you explore.

This is a special jazz collection. For anyone who appreciates not only Classical Jazz, but also Big…read moreBand, and Modern Jazz, this museum has it all. The fact that this is presented with class and style makes it all the more enjoyable. Worth a destination visit or a side-trip for any music enthusiast.

Excellent jazz museum, focusing on all the great trumpet players there ever was. Lost of personal…read morepieces from all the musicians. Everything was very well arranged with lots of room for people to move around all 3 floors and see everything. A must see for jazz fans.

Went back today, and the museum was open. I talked to the lady who was volunteering today, and she…read moresaid that sometimes others forget that they are supposed to work, or they have family problems and cannot attend. That was in regards to the museum being closed on Thursday when the sign said it was open. The volunteer today (Jackie) was extremely nice. She knew a lot about the items. I walked around looking at the stuff families have donated. There was a homemade bed that belonged to Collin McKinney (he was a founder of McKinney, TX) and is buried here at VA cemetery. What I really liked best was the vintage school memorabilia. The old football, baseball and cheerleader uniforms. The school pictures were neat. They had a girl's volleyball photo from 1912 and the uniforms were big, bulky dresses. Must have been difficult to move around in those clothes. Yet, I would rather see those then the mini shorts and tight shirts that girls wear today when playing volleyball. There was also a few photos from the segregated black school. Today it's been converted into a church across the railroad tracks. This was a really neat place. I could't find anything that belonged to my ancestors. Which is kinda sad b/c my 3rd great-grandfather was one of the wealthiest landowners in Cannon. You would think someone would have donated something. After I walked around, I talked to the volunteer. She was extremely nice and polite. She let me browse through a book on the history of Grayson county. I couldn't find anything on my family. This is a nice little place to look around. They're only open three days a week during the summer for 2 hrs a day. Like my previous trip, sometimes the volunteers don't show up. They do have vintage postcards and calendars for sale. All sales go to the museum. They also take donations.

The neatest museum of Van Alstyne history, artifacts, and things to remember…read more The museum itself is small but packs a punch. Areas are displayed with a wide variety of antiques, photos, clothing, and personal belongings of citizens of Van Alstyne's past. Entrance is free, but no photography is allowed. A single staff member works the desk. The hours of operation are slim, only a couple a day. If you're passing through it's a neat stop. If you have family history in this area help the museum out by looking through binders of unidentified photographs. You might find a relative or two. My personal favorite displays were the personal grooming items.

********LIFE SAVER*****…read more This past Sunday was my daughters baby shower event in Downtown Dallas. I am in Oklahoma at our lake home, when we realize on Thursday, we didn't get a canvas framed. We drove to Sherman, Texas, last Thursday to Hobby Lobby as they have a photo frame studio. They could have it done in 2 weeks. I needed it NOW for Sunday's shower. We both were exhausted and overwhelmed as time was of the essence. We turned to Yelp, and found Sparrows Gallery. One phone call and Tammy said it wasn't an issue. So I arrived in Denison, Tx, about 25 miles from our lake home on Friday morning. I arrived at 9:45, they opened at 10am, on Friday. Tammy was calm, most welcoming, genuine, sincere and most helpful. I needed to run some much needed last minute errands and returned in an hour. Our canvas was extremely beautifully framed by her amazing husband Mark. They both are incredible and so warm and friendly. They invited me to an an art showing that evening and I would have loved to attend. They have beautiful signed, numbered paintings from various artists. Mark, Tammy, and beautiful small doggie Abby are an asset to Texoma Land. I have a numbered canvas I bought for my son recently and will take to them to frame. So proficient in art and framing. I left with a beautiful canvas and a custom necklace made by a 73 year old artist which is stunning. Thank you, Mark, Tammy, and precious Abby. I got framed at Sparrows Gallery in Denison, Texas :) Luv ya and thanks!

We attended a class for the Acrylic Pour method. It was messy, fun, and interesting. The…read moreowner/instructor Tamie is a very busy artist and her teaching style is relaxed and full of tips and tricks. She makes art fun and affordable! For this class all you need is clothes that you can get paint on, they provided everything else, including a canvas, a glass of wine and snacks. The class is held in the gallery surrounded by some incredible works by local artists. The gallery itself is beautiful and inviting. Tamie holds classes in a lot of different mediums and has kids, family and couples classes too. Check them out even if you're just curious about it. She's fun to visit with and makes art a do-able hobby for anyone.

What do you want in a harvest time Celebration, German-style: The best naturally occurring…read moresettlement of the best things in life: Family, friends, and happiness in a special environment, where spontaneous movement, to a German polka band defines Munster, Texas and involves the best communities of the North Texas Metroplex region. Come one, come all to German Fest, which is a separate occasion than the Oktoberfest, starting Friday, October 4, 2024. Save a corner table for me and enjoy your weekend with your family and friends. Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.

First time to this festival. The main concert Friday night was great! However, the fact you have…read moreto buy tickets to purchase food and drinks is such a scam.

What a fun place!! Only sweet wines here but they were all really good. We're not sweet wine fans…read morebut we bought three bottles!! My favorite was the Coconut Lime...and they were in the process of bottling the next batch. Timing is everything!! I enjoyed them all and ended up getting Cherry , Cherry Lemon and Watermelon Basil. Can't wait to drink them this summer!! If Wall Street is at event near us we will be there.

The owner, server was awesome! He was super friendly and made us feel welcomed. The wine was…read moreawesome and great. Perhaps a little expensive when purchasing a bottle to go but well worth it. So happy about the experience and we will be back. Great wine, great experience.