GDAC also hosts a slew of community events and programs, just in case you want to take in some culture during your visit.
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Speaking of cool free things to explore, the Greater Denton Arts Council hosts amazing exhibits and artists in the refurbished building of what used to be Denton’s steam power plant.
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Live music and free samples with friendly conversation are your rewards for loitering, and the Bayless-Selby House and Quakertown House museums are also open for free tours! While you’re in the neighborhood, scamper across the street to peruse Juliet’s Jewels, a bonafide hippy boutique filled with scads of magical coolness.ĭenton Community Market | Photo by Shaun Treat 5. Vendors, artists, farmers, creators, and entrepreneurs fill this outdoor market with an eclectic assortment of locally-made goodies. Saturday mornings absolutely must include a stop at the Denton Historic Park to take in the DIY wonders of the Denton Community Market. Even better, just down the block you can indulge your inner child with a visit to Atomic Candy and our friendly neighborhood More Fun Comics & Games to complete your nostalgia trifecta! There’s even a Freeplay Arcade and Game Changers nearby for video game enthusiasts!Ītomic Candy in Denton Square | Photo by Andi Reis 4. This local landmark boasts over 120 flavors of ice cream that rotate seasonally in their retro-soda shop, and I can personally testify that it is flat-out impossible to settle on a single favorite flavor. If you’re on the Denton Square and don’t stop in to sample the homemade amazingness of Beth Marie’s ice cream, then you maybe need to reexamine your lifestyle choices.
Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Creamīeth Marie’s Old-fashioned Ice Cream - Denton Shop Just over the crosswalk is Barley & Board, a delightfully unique cocktail gastropub, and local favorite Wine Squared. It’s outside mural is one of dozens that you can hunt for around town. Recycled Books has more than 2,000 used books packing every nook of this turn-of-the-century opera house, along with a stunning assortment of records and hidden vintage treasures, so it is a bookworm’s dream to browse. You could honestly spend an entire day just exploring the hidden gems within walking distance of the Denton Courthouse Square, but you definitely want to set aside an hour dedicated to just reconnoitering this crown jewel of Denton funkiness. The rooftop view of LSA Burgers next door should definitely be on that list, but the Saturday Jazz Brunch at The Chestnut Tea House & Bistro for their mimosa bar is my favorite haunt.
Yep, that’s right, we even have our own word for local adventuring. Just across the street is the Discover Denton Welcome Center, where you can get expert guidance on local happenings, places to eat or stay, local music venues, and a variety of other #Dentoning options. The Courthouse Museum has rotating exhibits and special collections, and a lot of local history. The best place to start your Denton Daycation is the downtown Denton Square, which boasts one of the most beautiful historic courthouses in the state of Texas that is also home to an amazing museum. I write for our local arts & culture blog We Denton Do It, so I can tell ya that keeping track of all the wacky weekly happenings is a struggle! Since everyone gets a case of wanderlust to leave town and explore new sites for adventures, here is my local insider guide to the top 10 must-see spots that are guaranteed to make the most of a day trip or even weekend getaway to Denton TX! 1. I’ll bet you’ve heard that Denton is one of DFW’s funkiest destinations since it regularly appears on “best of” lists and road trip guides, but what you may not know is that this active two-college town is just busting with something fun for everyone.
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