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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Bonham, Texas
Spend one day in Bonham: see the Sam Rayburn Museum, explore Bonham State Park, and grab a bite before heading back.
Bonham is a small Texas town on the edge of the Dallas‑Fort Worth metro area. Its main attractions – the Sam Rayburn Museum, Fort Inglish Museum and Bonham State Park – can be visited in a single day. The town has limited dining and lodging, so a brief stop‑over works best.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (high heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$90 excl. transport · Mid $110–$150 excl. transport (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bonham State Park entry | $4 (adults 12+) |
| Coffee at a local café | $2–$3 |
| Fast‑food meal | $6–$9 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth International
- about 70 km (43 mi) south, rent a carabout 43 mi (70 km) south, rent a car
Typical fares
- DFW → Bonham (rental car)
- about $45 for a compact car, 1‑day, include fuel
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No public transit; drive US‑82 or State Hwy 121. Parking is free at museums and the state park.
See and do
Known for
- Sam Rayburn Museum
- Bonham State Park
- Fort Inglish Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman, Texas | Drive US‑82 east, about 30 min | ≈45 min round trip |
Sleep
- Americas Best Value Inn Bonham
- budget hotel near highway, rooms from $70/night (check)
- Bonham State Park camping
- camping sites $4/night for adults over 12
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑KUL‑pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑SEE‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN‑to KWEHS‑ta |
| Where is the restroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON‑de es‑TA el BAH‑nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer temperatures often exceed 35 °C; carry water.
- Public transport does not reach Bonham; plan a rental car or rideshare.
Bonham is typical small‑town Texas; crime is low but stay aware of heat and drive carefully on rural roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bonham, Texas yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sam Rayburn Museum
- Bonham State Park
- Fort Inglish Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Bonham State Park: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bonham
- Wikivoyage: Bonham (Texas), revision 4365002 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4365002
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Bonham, Texas
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Dallas; nearest foreign missions in Dallas or Houston.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/bonham-texas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.