Dallas/Fort Worth Area Regional Communities
Cities to Visit: DENTON

Cities to Visit: Denton, Texas

Denton is the county seat of Denton County and located just a hop-skip from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This north central Texas town is home to two major state institutions, Texas Woman's University and University of North Texas.

In historic downtown Denton, one will find antique stores, gift shops, fun restaurants, night clubs, art galleries and a lively mix of other retail businesses. Downtown is also home to the grand Denton County Courthouse built in 1896 and the Bayless-Selby House Museum. This Texas Historical Landmark is home to the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. There are two restored theaters and the city has museums and art galleries that offer seasonal exhibits throughout the year.

Annual events include: Texas Storytelling Festival (March), Denton Arts & Jazz Festival (April), North Texas State Fair (August), Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza (September), Blues Festival (September), Latino Music & Art Festival (September), and Denton Holiday Lighting (December).

Denton has excellent food and all kinds of shopping including great buys at Golden Triangle Mall, Denton Factory Stores and in downtown Denton. Or just relax in Denton on Lake Ray Roberts and enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking or camping.