Denton Travel Guide

As a growing community with endless opportunities and friendly, welcoming citizens who aren't afraid of being themselves, Denton, Texas is the perfect place for a North Texas vacation. With parks, trails, recreation centers, a water park, and a 2,900-acre natural heritage area, you'll never be bored in this charming town.

Things to Do in Denton

Top things to do include experiencing live music and barhopping on Fry Street, touring through premiere horse ranches on the North Texas Horse Country Tour, and enjoying a local brew at the town’s own craft brewery, Denton Country Brewing Company. For more family-friendly activities, visit the Courthouse Museum for a look at some of Denton’s history, and take a walk through history at the Oak-Hickory Historic District, home to old Victorian homes.

Best Places to Stay in Denton

The best place to stay is downtown for the best nightlife and amenities.

Best Time to Visit Denton

The best time to visit this steadily growing community is during the summer, when the weather is warm, the sun is out, and opportunities to participate in outdoor activites are in full swing.

Food in Denton

The food in Denton is as it should be in Texas -- big and tasty. Denton offers everything from fresh squeezed juice to heaping plates of Cajun-style seafood. There are a number of burger joints, as well as a variety of ethnic restaurants, including Italia Express, Andaman Thai Restaurant, and Chinatown Cafe. Denton also has a variety of great locations to indulge in dessets, including Nothing Bundt Cakes, a bakery that specializes in bundt cakes, Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice, and Candy Haven and Cakes.

Best Events in Denton

The Holiday Lighting Festival is an annual tradition that takes place each November in Denton’s Historic town square. The celebration includes music and dancing, carriage rides, crafts, and visits to Santa, as well as live entertainment, courtesy of the Denton Community Band. Additionally, the Recycled Couture Pop Up Show Case is the perfect place for limitless creativity, as it features a high-fashion outfits made from recycled material, like newspaper and plastic drinking straws. The event is free to attend.

Things to Do for Families in Denton

Family-friendly activities in Denton include days at the park, catching a movie at Cinemark 14, one of Denton’s most popular movie theatres, or a day spent at Penny's Playtown, where children can release their endless amounts of energy. For a more challenging activity, visitors and their families can visit one of Denton's escape room locations.