Location: Denton
Top Things to do in Denton
Top 10 Free Things to do in Denton, Texas (TX)
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. Blagg-Huey Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
We strengthen the Texas Woman's University education by connecting our community to information and library services in a historic building. We are home to the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) national archives at Texas Woman’s University. The growing collection is available for viewing and research as part of the Woman’s Collection. The archives include documents, reports, trainee handbooks, military records and artifacts which catalog the experimental program between 1942 and 1944 when women trained and flew while enlisted in the Armed Forces of America.
2. Sleeping Lizard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By mrs_mama_bee - Dallas, United States
This place has a great selection of metaphysical items as well as items like jewelry, candles, books etc that would make wonderful gifts at very reasonable prices. Typically for my metaphysical shopping, I need to shop online or hit up several stores, but since I was in Denton, I stopped in. It had everything I needed and then some! I’ll definitely be making the drive up from Dallas again soon!
3. 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 The Denton County Courthouse-on the Square Museum is a unique repository of exhibits, special collections, and historical documents that provide visitors with an overview of the communities and residents which have contributed to the county's rich heritage.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!
4. Bayless-Selby House Museum
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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.
5. Recycled Books
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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.
6. Texas First Ladies Historic Costume Collection at Texas Woman's University
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
An exhibit of gowns worn by the First Ladies of Texas, this collection, the only one in existence, includes either the actual garments or faithful copies of the gowns worn by the wives of the governors of Texas and presidents of the Republic of Texas. This exhibit was first created in 1940 and has been updated with gowns worn by former first ladies Mamie Eisenhower and Lady Bird Johnson during their husbands’ terms in the White House.
7. Denton Firefighters Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Opened by local firefighters in 2005, the museum is located in the lobby of Central Fire Station and houses firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. Collections include an old hose cart that was pulled by hand, 1935 equipment from a ladder truck, breathing apparatuses from past decades and much more.
Reviewed By 171susiep - Denton, United States
The dedication was outstanding and the invite to tour the museum was much appreciated. Lots to see and some interactive exhibits.
8. 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.
9. Oak St. Drafthouse
10. Paschall Bar
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