- Barbecue ribs are a speciality at the Cackle & Oink BBQ.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
Applebees Bar & Grill (applebees.com) is located on Texoma Parkway and serves Cajun and American barbecue food. Chicken, steak, ribs, seafood, soup and pasta are just some of the cuisine available. Those conscious of calories have a menu featuring food under 500 calories to browse. Food can be pre-ordered and delivered to a customer's house or they can go pick it up and have it bought straight to their car.
The Cackle and Oink BBQ (cackleandoink.com), located in Texoma Parkway, is a family-run establishment that serves grilled food. Diners can choose among sandwiches, smoked meats, family pack specials and a selection of side orders and dinners. The house specialty is ribs with three sizes available to order. Cackle and Oink is open seven days a week. - A variety of tacos are served at LaMesa Mexican Restaurante and Catina.Ciaran Griffin/Stockbyte/Getty Images
LaMesa Mexican Restaurante and Catina (shermanlamesa.com) is situated on Texoma Parkway and serves nachos, fajitas and American food. There are 10 Mexican combination meals available including: cheese chilli releno, crispy beef taco, chicken enchiladas and bean chalupa. A children's menu is also available.
The Texas Roadhouse (texasroadhouse.com) is all about relaxed dining. Situated three miles north of Sherman on U.S. Highway 75, the Roadhouse serves barbecued American food that's slow-cooked and hearty. Hand-cut steaks, home-style chicken dishes and smokehouse sandwiches are just some the dishes available. The drinks menu offers six different margaritas, all triple blended and ice-cold beer. All food is made from scratch and children aged 12 and under have their own menu. - Sherman is home to 10 movie and performance theaters. The Sherman Community Players (scptheater.org) located on North Elm Street, Sherman, presents Community Theater and children's theater productions. For those who want to get involved with productions, The Sherman Players Community Theater Guild offers members the chance to help out with set construction and decoration; box office duties; costumes and props; and ticket reservations.
The Chrystal Opry House at Melody Ranch (chrystalopryhouse.com) offers live music shows playing bluegrass, southern gospel and country music. - A game of tennis can be a lively way to spend the afternoon.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images
There are more than 20 places suitable for recreational activities in Sherman. Mature citizens may want to visit Flamingo Bingo (flamingobingo.net) on Texoma Parkway. Games are held Thursday through Sunday with specials offered throughout the year. Those wanting something more energetic can take a trip to the Four Seasons Tennis Club (no website; 4801 Highway, Sherman; 903-868-9572) and test out their serve or pot some balls at the Cedarbrook Golf Center (no website; 5901 South U.S. Highway, Sherman; 903-868-2767). Teenagers can go visit the Hot Spot for Teens center (no website; 2310 North Travis, Sherman; 903-892-5994) and have a choice of arcade games, pool tables and console games to play.
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