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| Fort Belknap |
Located 11 miles northwest of Graham on Fm 61
940.846.3222
Fort Belknap was the northern anchor of a series of U.S. Army Forts stretching from the Red River to the Rio Grande, built to protect the Texas frontier. Troops from Fort Belknap pursued raiding bands of Indians allowing for settlement of the area. The Fort became the hub network of roads, most notably the Butterfield Overland Mail route. Fort Belknap was abandoned during the Civil War, reoccupied briefly after the war, then abandoned for the last time in September 1867. Some buildings have been restored and offer a popular site for group gatherings. Free admission. Rental fee for groups reserving buildings or grape arbor area. Open M,T,Th,& Fri 9am-5pm & Sun 1pm-5pm Closed Wednesdays
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| Graham Country Club |
246 Country Club Drive
940.549.7721
http://www.grahamgolfclub.com
Indoor seating options from 20-200 allows your next occasion to range from an intimate affair to a corporate gathering.
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| Graham Country Club Golf Course |
Country Club Drive off of Fm 61
940.549.7721
http://www.grahamgolfclub.com
The Graham Country Club Golf Course is open to the public Tues-Sunday. Tee-time is not required. This friendly, tree-shaped course, featuring 24 sand bunkers, was named one of the top-ranked 9-hole golf courses in Texas by the Dallas Morning News. It features perfect greens that will hold your shot however holes 6 and 7 are two of the toughest par 4s you'll play back-to-back. It also offers a driving range, putting green, and electric carts. A golf pro is available to assist you with tournament planning.
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| Graham Drive-In Theatre |
Located on the Corner of Fourth Street and Cliff Drive
940.549.2077
The Graham Drive-In Theatre is one of the handful of outdoor movie theatres still operating in Texas. The drive-in features first-run or recent releases. The Graham Drive-In was recently taken over by the National Theatre.
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| Hockaday Ranch |
Located three miles from downtown
940.550.8041
http://www.hockadayranch.com
Day visitors are welcome to explore this thousand-acre ranch by four-wheel-drive vehicle. Hiking, bird watching, hunting and fishing are also activities that are available. Other activities are available by appointment. Admission is free.
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| Hunting |
866.549.0401
Texas is known nationally for its exceptional hunting and Graham is proud to host hunters throughout the year. Fall brings dove, quail, and deer season. Spring offers wild turkey hunting. Feral hogs and predator hunting are available year-round.
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| Lakes, Fishing, Water Recreation |
866.549.0401
Located only a few miles north of Graham, Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman are joined by a small equalization channel. While both serve as water reservoirs for the community, the lakes also present the perfect setting for water recreation and fishing. There are two public boat ramps on Lake Graham and one on Lake Eddleman. Camping sites and picnic areas are located along the shoreline of Lake Eddleman. Predominant fish species include Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, and Channel Catfish.
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| Murals |
Graham has a number of building murals scattered around the downtown and on Fourth Street. These range from the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Assocation Mural to the Coca-Cola Mural. For more information, contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau Office 866.549.0401.
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| National Live Oak Tree Champion |
Atwood Ranch
940.549.6510
The largest oak tree in the country, standing 48 feet tall and measuring 357 inches in circumference, can be seen a few miles south of Graham. Viewing available by appointment only.
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| Parks |
866.549.0401
http://cityofgrahamtexas.com/Parks/
The City of Graham offers many different parks for your outdoor enjoyment. For more information on the various parks, visit them online.
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| Swimming Pool |
Corner of Fourth Street and Indiana
940.549.3324
http://www.cityofgrahamtexas.com/Pool
The City of Graham owns and operates its own public swimming pool. The municipal pool features a water park slide, splash pad, and two 2-meter diving boards. It is open to the public M-Sat and allows private parties in the evenings.
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| Trade Days |
Fireman's Park
940.549.6802
Fourth Monday Trades Days take place in Graham during the fourth weekend of every month. Vendors from all over the area offer almost anything you can imagine - unique gifts, home decor, clothing, accessories, sporting goods, antiques, tack, tools, and much much more.
Hours of operation: Fri-Sun 8am-5pm
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| Wildcatter Ranch & Resort |
6062 Hwy 16 South
940.549.3500
http://www.wildcatterranch.com
The guest ranch is located just south of Graham on the some of the most scenic landscape in the North Texas Hill Country. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, archory, biking, and hiking.
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| Young County Arena |
120 Barclay Place
940.550.8790
http://www.youngcountyarena.com
The Young County Arena is a multipurpose event center offering 277,000 sq ft or 6.2 acres under one roof. Events are held nightly at the arena including activities such as Rodeos, Bull Riding Competitions, Team Ropings, Reinings, Reined Cow Horse Shows, Antique Tractor Pulls, Arena MX Motorcross, Wild Game Dinners, Circuses, Concerts, Barrel Racing Competitions, Dog Shows, and Livestock Shows.
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