Location: Denton
Top Things to do in Denton
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Denton is a city in and the county seat of Denton County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 113,383, making it the 27th-most populous city in Texas, the 200th-most populous city in the United States, and the 12th-most populous city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Restaurants in Denton
1. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Courthouse on the Square image by Patricia Tieszen. The Denton County Courthouse-on the Square Museum is a unique repository of exhibits, special collections, and historical documents that provide visitors with an overview of the communities and residents which have contributed to the county's rich heritage. Whether you are an out-of-town visitor or a life-long resident, you will be both educated and entertained as you immerse yourself in Denton County's days gone by.
Reviewed By travelwithterri - Dallas, United States
This stunning historical courthouse crowns the Denton Square. Many have never been inside, and are missing out on seeing a Texas Treasure! If you are on the Square, go inside this stately county icon, built in 1895. It has a very educational museum that depicts days gone by. This is the 3rd courthouse in this location. Two others burned to the ground. And, founding father, John B. Denton is buried right outside of it. His tombstone states he was a lawyer, preacher and Indian fighter!
2. Bayless-Selby House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The walls of this Victorian style house museum tell the story of life in Denton at the turn-of-the-century. The story of Denton County prior to 1908 is told through the music room with the E. Gabler & Bro. grand piano, the elegantly set dining room table, and the majesty of the Eastlake-style adult bedroom suite. From the moment visitors step on the garden grounds or the wrap around porch, the walls of the Bayless-Selby House museum begin their story.
Reviewed By beachboywantabe - Corpus Christi, United States
A nice Victorian home, along with a few other historic homes. This park has great potential, and is not elaborate, and the houses are worth stopping to see. There is convenient free parking. Just two blocks west of the Town Square, down the same street with the Campus Theater.
3. Campus Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
This grand old movie house in downtown Denton was renovated in the early 1990’s and is now a 300-seat performing arts theatre with more than 100 musical and theatrical performances each year. It is the showplace for Denton Community Theatre and Music Theatre of Denton, as well as many other community performance groups.
Reviewed By crisls2000
We have seen everything from Shrek the Musical to Shakespeare at the Campus Theatre and it has been a delight every time. There's no such thing as a bad seat in the house and We love getting to meet the actors and actresses after the shows. I had season tickets a few years ago so I was up there all the time. This past year I didn't have time for season tickets but look forward to getting them again soon when my kids are out of the house! Great time with friends! A memorable experience in live theatre!
4. Recycled Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By dougsF6235YG - Denton, United States
Half-priced books with a Denton touch. Reminds me of Portland's Powell's Books only Denton sized. Local authors, final, three floors of books (or is it four). Don't miss the Denton gem. It's purple, and it's on the square.
5. Little Chapel in the Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Built in 1939, the Little Chapel has been named one of Texas’ 20 most outstanding architectural achievements; it was designed by the late O’Neil Ford. TWU art students designed the stained glass windows which depict the theme "Woman Ministering to Human Needs".
Reviewed By 12EvanH - Prosper, United States
I went because of the architect Mr. O'neil Ford. A famous architect in TX and the Southwest. He designed "The Tower of Americas, La Vilata, 26 buildings at Trinity University all in San Antonio and lots more. He grew up in Denton, got an education in Denton and returned to Denton after a very successful career. I was not disappointed!! Charming on the outside and a mini-cathedral inside. Beautiful!!!!!! For weddings...Perfect, soooo nice and intimate with preparation rooms on either side of the pulpit and Easy to find. Right in the shadow of the 2 Towers. Can't miss them. Parking is 100 yards away. During Covid you need an appointment. Worth the stop.
6. Oak St. Drafthouse
7. A-train (Denton County Transit Authority)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By 171susiep - Denton, United States
We have also taken the A-Train to Trinity Mills Station and changed to DART for destinations in Dallas with great views of the Dallas skyline along the way and no worries about traffic!
8. Atomic Candy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By 12EvanH - Prosper, United States
This "On the Square" has everything. Huge variety of selections of jelly beans, gummy candies, taffy, classic old time candies humorous candy themes and offbeat toys. All stacked into a small, very popular site. Been going here for 11 years. It is a tradition. You just have to go for the experience!
