Well, it has been quite awhile since I've written a Texas Adventure. Life can get extremely busy now and then and certain things have to be put on the back burner.
But . . . now it is time to take another Texas Adventure to McKinney, Texas.
McKinney is located 30 miles north of Dallas. There is an extremely large Historic Downtown with quaint boutique shops, a large variety of dining options and entertainment. McKinney hosts a large number of seasonal events which includes Red White & BOOM, the Killis Melton Ice Cream Cran-Off, Oktoberfest, and Dickens of a Christmas. Also during the Christmas holidays, plan to attend Home For The Holidays and the Chestnut Square Holiday Tour of Homes.
Let's go exploring now . . You can attend performances or art shows at the McKinney Performing Arts Center which is housed in the historic Collin County Courthouse; find a treasure at Third Monday Trade Days; experience the city's history at the Heard-Craig House, the Chestnut Square Historic Village, the North Texas History Center and the Pecan Grove Cemetary. Now, it is time to commune with nature at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary where you can take a walk on the nature trails or check out the rope course and the zip line. Then, it is on to the changing exhibits and the annual visit of Dinosaurs Alive!
Next, we are on to visit the McKinney wineries! 1st stop is the Landon Winery, located at 101 N. Kentucky, 2nd stop is the Lone Star Wine Cellars located at 103 W. Virginia, 3rd stop is the Wales Manor Winery located at 4488 CR 408 (east of Highway 5/north of U.S. 380); 4th and final stop is Zin Zen Wine Bar & Bistro located at 6841 W. Virginia Parkway.
Now we are off to The Dr Pepper StarCenter McKinney at Craig Ranch, which has two sheets of ice, a full-service StarStuff pro shop, a snack bar and four meeting rooms. The StarCenter will be the home to two hockey associations -- the McKinney Ice Hockey Club which fields teams in the AT&T High School Hockey League, and the Texas Aces, which fields travel teams of all ages in the North Texas Hockey League.
It's outdoor time next! We are visiting Towne Lake Recreation Area. This picturesque city park features a 22-acre lake with swan paddle boats, lighted hike/bike trails, two picnic pavilions, restroom/concession services, playground, two sand volleyball courts, nine lighted horseshoe courts, fishing pier, six lighted recreation softball/baseball fields. Park is handicapped accessible. The park is located at 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway @ Central Expressway. You definitely have to try the Duck/Swan Paddle Boat Rentals at Towne Lake: $15 per boat for 30 minutes. Up to 4 people on bigger boats, 3 people per duck or swan. Children must be 36 inches tall. Open weekdays 3 p.m to dark and weekends 11 a.m. to dark. Open earlier weekdays after Memorial Day.
What a fun filled day we had! And now, as the Texas sun sets on McKinney, I bid ya'll good night!
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Texas Adventures Part 5 - Decatur, Texas
Hello ya'll!! Are you ready to set out on another adventure? Here we go....
Decatur, Texas is located at the junction of US Highway 81/287 and Highway 380 in Wise County. Travel time from the Dallas/Fort Worth is 45 minutes. Take a step back in time when you visit historic Downtown Decatur. Stand in awe of the James Riley Gordon, 1896 Wise County Courthouse and then meander your way over to the newly opened Decatur Visitors Center located in the historic 1939 WPA Post Office Building. Then make your way over to the Wise County Heritage Museum. Formerly the Administration Building for the Decatur Baptist College, the building now houses the Wise County Heritage Museum, Little Theatre, Lost Battalion Room and Wise County Archives. The building was erected in 1892 of native limestone to house a four year college. In December of 1967 the building and one acre were deeded to the Wise County Historical Society by Coke L. Gage. Next on our tour is "El Castile". "The Castle" was built in 1883 by cattle baron Dan Waggoner and was once headquarters to the vast Waggoner ranching empire in North Texas. The house boasts 16 rooms and a full basement with 8 wood-burning fireplaces. It is constructed of fossibiferous limestone decorated with hand hewn wrought iron on the roof and balconies. The entrance hall has a grand staircase winding to the second floor with Texas star motifs decorating the walnut & oak stairway and other woodwork throughout the house. Massive interior doors stand 16 feet tall, 3 have stained glass. The Victorian library displays wrought iron isinglass fixtures from Denver. The house has a large dining room, 8 bedrooms, 5 marble bath and a huge kitchen with a copper sink and fixtures. The house was the model for the home in the movie "Giant". The home Thistle Hill in Fort Worth was a wedding present to Dan's Daughter Electra in 1902. El Castile was purchased by Phil Luker Sr. in 1944 and remains in the Luker family to this day. It is privately owned and not available for public viewing. And, not to be missed, is the Texas Tourist Camp. Local Businessman C.F. Boydston purchased this site, a former feed lot in 1927. Recognizing a potential business opportunity offering services to the traveling public, he built a wooden shed and gas station in 1927. Travelers were allowed to build campfires during overnight stays and by 1931 Boydston added three wooden cabins with garages to the camp complex. The building were later faced with rock and more cabins were added in 1935. The original wooden gas station was covered with petrified wood in 1935 when the highway was widened and remained in operation by the Boydston family until 1988. The Texas lunchroom was built in 1929 and renamed the Texas Cafe' in 1935. It was a popular hangout with high school and college students of the time as well as a destination for the traveling public. Trains often stopped for engineers and passenger to get a bit to eat. Part of the Complex is now occupied by private offices. The now Whistle Stop Cafe' has once again become a hangout for locals. The Texas Tourist Camp is one of the few intact example of tourist camps built throughout Texas in the mid 20th century. The Complex is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Decatur hosts many Special Events throughout the year. Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square is held the 1st Saturday of the Month- May to October (excluding July). Stores and restaurants stay open late and streets are closed to traffic. The Chisholm Trail Days Western Heritage Event is held in the month of June. Moonlight Madness is held the first part of December with a parade, carriage rides around the downtown square and kids activities.
Next on our journey is a stop at beautiful Lake Bridgeport. North Side Marina and Resort is located in deep water at the north end of beautiful Lake Bridgeport tucked away in a wooded lake front setting adjacent to Moonlight Bay, Sunset Bay, and North Star Pointe. North Side Marina and Resort offers many services including 1 to 4 Bedroom Cabin Rentals, Boat Rentals, Slip Rentals, RV Sites, Ship's Store, Gift Shop, Fishing and 24 hour boat fuel to Lake Bridgeport Residents and Visitors.
Time to rest those tired feet? Then check into the Abbercromby Bed & Breakfast Suites. They also offer therapeutic massage, neuromuscular and myofascial therap, Swedish massage, reflexology, sports injury massage and tripper point massage. That, in itself, sounds like a winner to me!
And...that concludes our visit to Decatur, Texas. Did ya'll have fun? Hope so, cuz I did!
Decatur, Texas is located at the junction of US Highway 81/287 and Highway 380 in Wise County. Travel time from the Dallas/Fort Worth is 45 minutes. Take a step back in time when you visit historic Downtown Decatur. Stand in awe of the James Riley Gordon, 1896 Wise County Courthouse and then meander your way over to the newly opened Decatur Visitors Center located in the historic 1939 WPA Post Office Building. Then make your way over to the Wise County Heritage Museum. Formerly the Administration Building for the Decatur Baptist College, the building now houses the Wise County Heritage Museum, Little Theatre, Lost Battalion Room and Wise County Archives. The building was erected in 1892 of native limestone to house a four year college. In December of 1967 the building and one acre were deeded to the Wise County Historical Society by Coke L. Gage. Next on our tour is "El Castile". "The Castle" was built in 1883 by cattle baron Dan Waggoner and was once headquarters to the vast Waggoner ranching empire in North Texas. The house boasts 16 rooms and a full basement with 8 wood-burning fireplaces. It is constructed of fossibiferous limestone decorated with hand hewn wrought iron on the roof and balconies. The entrance hall has a grand staircase winding to the second floor with Texas star motifs decorating the walnut & oak stairway and other woodwork throughout the house. Massive interior doors stand 16 feet tall, 3 have stained glass. The Victorian library displays wrought iron isinglass fixtures from Denver. The house has a large dining room, 8 bedrooms, 5 marble bath and a huge kitchen with a copper sink and fixtures. The house was the model for the home in the movie "Giant". The home Thistle Hill in Fort Worth was a wedding present to Dan's Daughter Electra in 1902. El Castile was purchased by Phil Luker Sr. in 1944 and remains in the Luker family to this day. It is privately owned and not available for public viewing. And, not to be missed, is the Texas Tourist Camp. Local Businessman C.F. Boydston purchased this site, a former feed lot in 1927. Recognizing a potential business opportunity offering services to the traveling public, he built a wooden shed and gas station in 1927. Travelers were allowed to build campfires during overnight stays and by 1931 Boydston added three wooden cabins with garages to the camp complex. The building were later faced with rock and more cabins were added in 1935. The original wooden gas station was covered with petrified wood in 1935 when the highway was widened and remained in operation by the Boydston family until 1988. The Texas lunchroom was built in 1929 and renamed the Texas Cafe' in 1935. It was a popular hangout with high school and college students of the time as well as a destination for the traveling public. Trains often stopped for engineers and passenger to get a bit to eat. Part of the Complex is now occupied by private offices. The now Whistle Stop Cafe' has once again become a hangout for locals. The Texas Tourist Camp is one of the few intact example of tourist camps built throughout Texas in the mid 20th century. The Complex is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Decatur hosts many Special Events throughout the year. Cruise Nights on the Courthouse Square is held the 1st Saturday of the Month- May to October (excluding July). Stores and restaurants stay open late and streets are closed to traffic. The Chisholm Trail Days Western Heritage Event is held in the month of June. Moonlight Madness is held the first part of December with a parade, carriage rides around the downtown square and kids activities.
Next on our journey is a stop at beautiful Lake Bridgeport. North Side Marina and Resort is located in deep water at the north end of beautiful Lake Bridgeport tucked away in a wooded lake front setting adjacent to Moonlight Bay, Sunset Bay, and North Star Pointe. North Side Marina and Resort offers many services including 1 to 4 Bedroom Cabin Rentals, Boat Rentals, Slip Rentals, RV Sites, Ship's Store, Gift Shop, Fishing and 24 hour boat fuel to Lake Bridgeport Residents and Visitors.
Time to rest those tired feet? Then check into the Abbercromby Bed & Breakfast Suites. They also offer therapeutic massage, neuromuscular and myofascial therap, Swedish massage, reflexology, sports injury massage and tripper point massage. That, in itself, sounds like a winner to me!
And...that concludes our visit to Decatur, Texas. Did ya'll have fun? Hope so, cuz I did!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Texas Adventures Part 4 - Graham, Texas
Howdy Ya'll! Are you ready for our next Texas Adventures? Today we are visiting Graham, Texas.
Graham, Texas has America's Largest Downtown Square. Graham is located 90 minutes from Fort Worth and is nestled in the beautiful North Texas Hill Country. Graham is only a short distance from Possum Kingdom Lake. Graham is where the stories portrayed in Lonesome Dove, The Searchers, and Black Fox took place. I don't know about you, but I LOVED Lonesome Dove! While in Graham, you can visit Fort Belknap, stop by the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center, and check out a rodeo at the Young County Arena. Fort Belknap was the northern anchor of a series of U.S. Army Forts stretching from the Red River to the Rio Grande, built to protect the Texas frontier. Troops from Fort Belknap pursued raiding bands of Indians allowing for settlement of the area. The Fort became the hub network of roads, most notably the Butterfield Overland Mail route. Fort Belknap was abandoned during the Civil War, reoccupied briefly after the war, then abandoned for the last time in September 1867. Some buildings have been restored and offer a popular site for group gatherings. Best of all it has free admission! For those of you who love the outdoors, you can ride a horse at one of the area ranches, go bike riding through the countryside, hunt, or go fishing on Lake Graham or Lake Eddleman. There are two public boat ramps on Lake Graham and one on Lake Eddleman. Camping sites and picnic areas are located along the shoreline of Lake Eddleman. Predominant fish species include Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, and Channel Catfish. Shopping enthusiasts will love the large downtown square with all of the many distinctive shops. Other shopping opportunities include the developing Old Town area where the old Coca Cola bottling plant, now a retail store, stands as the centerpiece. For a fun adventure in the evening, plan to take in a move at the Graham Drive-In Theatre, one of the handful of outdoor movie theatres still operating in Texas. The drive-in features first-run or recent releases. Do you love attending flea markets? Then you will love Fourth Monday Trades Days that takes place in Graham monthly. Vendors from all over the area offer almost anything you can imagine - unique gifts, home decor, clothing, accessories, sporting goods, antiques, tack, tools, and much much more. Looking for a one of a kind place to stay? Then check out the Wildcatter Ranch & Resort. The guest ranch is located just south of Graham on the some of the most scenic landscape in the North Texas Hill Country. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, archory, biking, and hiking.
Well, that concludes our trip through Graham, Texas. I hope ya'll had as much fun as I did!
Graham, Texas has America's Largest Downtown Square. Graham is located 90 minutes from Fort Worth and is nestled in the beautiful North Texas Hill Country. Graham is only a short distance from Possum Kingdom Lake. Graham is where the stories portrayed in Lonesome Dove, The Searchers, and Black Fox took place. I don't know about you, but I LOVED Lonesome Dove! While in Graham, you can visit Fort Belknap, stop by the Old Post Office Museum and Art Center, and check out a rodeo at the Young County Arena. Fort Belknap was the northern anchor of a series of U.S. Army Forts stretching from the Red River to the Rio Grande, built to protect the Texas frontier. Troops from Fort Belknap pursued raiding bands of Indians allowing for settlement of the area. The Fort became the hub network of roads, most notably the Butterfield Overland Mail route. Fort Belknap was abandoned during the Civil War, reoccupied briefly after the war, then abandoned for the last time in September 1867. Some buildings have been restored and offer a popular site for group gatherings. Best of all it has free admission! For those of you who love the outdoors, you can ride a horse at one of the area ranches, go bike riding through the countryside, hunt, or go fishing on Lake Graham or Lake Eddleman. There are two public boat ramps on Lake Graham and one on Lake Eddleman. Camping sites and picnic areas are located along the shoreline of Lake Eddleman. Predominant fish species include Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, and Channel Catfish. Shopping enthusiasts will love the large downtown square with all of the many distinctive shops. Other shopping opportunities include the developing Old Town area where the old Coca Cola bottling plant, now a retail store, stands as the centerpiece. For a fun adventure in the evening, plan to take in a move at the Graham Drive-In Theatre, one of the handful of outdoor movie theatres still operating in Texas. The drive-in features first-run or recent releases. Do you love attending flea markets? Then you will love Fourth Monday Trades Days that takes place in Graham monthly. Vendors from all over the area offer almost anything you can imagine - unique gifts, home decor, clothing, accessories, sporting goods, antiques, tack, tools, and much much more. Looking for a one of a kind place to stay? Then check out the Wildcatter Ranch & Resort. The guest ranch is located just south of Graham on the some of the most scenic landscape in the North Texas Hill Country. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, archory, biking, and hiking.
Well, that concludes our trip through Graham, Texas. I hope ya'll had as much fun as I did!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Texas Adventures Part 3 - Weatherford, Texas
And our Texas Adventures continues with Weatherford, Texas!
The town of Historic Weatherford is located 26 miles west of Ft. Worth on I-20. In Weatherford, you can take a nostalgic driving tour that takes you through tree-lined streets with Victorian and turn-of-the- century homes. The historic downtown area has various quaint antique and specialty shops that are in restored buildings. Annual events include the Sheriff's Posse Rodeo in June; the Parker County Peach Festival and Peach Pedal Bike Ride on the second Saturday in July; the Candlelight Tour of Home, Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in December. Another fantastic event not to be missed is the First Monday Trade Days held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday proceeding the first Monday of each month.
Make sure that you don't miss visiting the Chandor Gardens. Chandor Gardens was built by famed English portrait artist Douglas Chandor for his Weatherford bride. The Gardens capture both the elegance of a formal English garden and the ornate design of Chinese architecture. From the 30-foot waterfall to soothing fountains, from a bowling green to secret hideaways, Chandor Gardens will capture your awe and wonder at every turn. Another must see is the Museum of the Americas. It is located in historic downtown Weatherford. The Museum features the rich heritage and living traditions of indigenous peoples from Native America, Mexico, and Latin America. Discover how the Eskimos of Alaska and Canada developed crafts and a way of life very different from the tribes of the Amazon; or how the Plains Indians followed the buffalo while the Aztecs built great civilizations. The Museum offers hundreds of artifacts, masks, ceramics, costumes, toys and more, of interest to people of all ages. And last but not least are the Clark Gardens Botanical Park. These spectacular gardens will awaken your senses to the natural wonders of Texas. Clark Gardens began in 1977 and opened to the public in 2000, as the personal dream of Max and Billie Clark. Open daily, year-round, visitors can wade through a sea of rainbow-hued iris, relax in the perfumed shade of a rose arbor, or stroll along the flower-laden banks of a sun dappled pond. By using Texas adaptive plants and through an extensive system of conserving and collecting water Clark Gardens hopes to inspire and educate those that visit.
Did you love the show "Dallas" (like I did, never missed an episode!)? Well, Weatherford is where Larry Hagman, "J.R. Ewing", grew up. On the historic homes tour, you will see Mary Martin's (Larry's mother) home.
Weatherford has a City population of 24,000 and a County population of 112,000. Weatherford is known for it’s community and family oriented way of life that makes it one of the premier places to live in the north Texas area.
I hope you had a grand time touring Weatherford with me!
The town of Historic Weatherford is located 26 miles west of Ft. Worth on I-20. In Weatherford, you can take a nostalgic driving tour that takes you through tree-lined streets with Victorian and turn-of-the- century homes. The historic downtown area has various quaint antique and specialty shops that are in restored buildings. Annual events include the Sheriff's Posse Rodeo in June; the Parker County Peach Festival and Peach Pedal Bike Ride on the second Saturday in July; the Candlelight Tour of Home, Christmas on the Square and Christmas Parade in December. Another fantastic event not to be missed is the First Monday Trade Days held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday proceeding the first Monday of each month.
Make sure that you don't miss visiting the Chandor Gardens. Chandor Gardens was built by famed English portrait artist Douglas Chandor for his Weatherford bride. The Gardens capture both the elegance of a formal English garden and the ornate design of Chinese architecture. From the 30-foot waterfall to soothing fountains, from a bowling green to secret hideaways, Chandor Gardens will capture your awe and wonder at every turn. Another must see is the Museum of the Americas. It is located in historic downtown Weatherford. The Museum features the rich heritage and living traditions of indigenous peoples from Native America, Mexico, and Latin America. Discover how the Eskimos of Alaska and Canada developed crafts and a way of life very different from the tribes of the Amazon; or how the Plains Indians followed the buffalo while the Aztecs built great civilizations. The Museum offers hundreds of artifacts, masks, ceramics, costumes, toys and more, of interest to people of all ages. And last but not least are the Clark Gardens Botanical Park. These spectacular gardens will awaken your senses to the natural wonders of Texas. Clark Gardens began in 1977 and opened to the public in 2000, as the personal dream of Max and Billie Clark. Open daily, year-round, visitors can wade through a sea of rainbow-hued iris, relax in the perfumed shade of a rose arbor, or stroll along the flower-laden banks of a sun dappled pond. By using Texas adaptive plants and through an extensive system of conserving and collecting water Clark Gardens hopes to inspire and educate those that visit.
Did you love the show "Dallas" (like I did, never missed an episode!)? Well, Weatherford is where Larry Hagman, "J.R. Ewing", grew up. On the historic homes tour, you will see Mary Martin's (Larry's mother) home.
Weatherford has a City population of 24,000 and a County population of 112,000. Weatherford is known for it’s community and family oriented way of life that makes it one of the premier places to live in the north Texas area.
I hope you had a grand time touring Weatherford with me!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Texas Adventures Part 2 - Gainseville, Texas
Next on my Texas Adventures is Gainesville, Texas. Gainesville is where Texas begins! It is the home of the World Renowned Frank Buck Zoo. There are many exciting exhibits and the zoo is centered in Leonard Park. Leonard Park has a community playground, a park pavilion, a pool and train rides throughout the park. Gainesville also has the largest number of Victorian homes and architecture in the Gainesville Historic District. These homes were built in the late 1800's and early 1900's and are home to many local residents. Tours are available on the Gainesville Trolley. Gainesville's Historic Square is full of a variety of shops that include antiques, art galleries, jewelry stores, unique gift items, clocks, apparel boutiques and much more! There are quaint tea rooms, hometown diners, a pub and the Famous Fried Pie Co. Stop by the Morton Museum and the Sante Fe Depot Museum. You can also catch a classic move or live production at the restored State Theater. Gainesville is also home to the North Central Texas College.
Just a mile across the border in Oklahoma, you can visit the Winstar World Casino. Winstar is one of North America's largest casinos with eight casinos in one location. Along with the casinos, Winstar offers great entertainment, from comedians to recording artists, in their 2,500 seat Global Event Center. (I've been there about 10 times now and it is a fun time!) Didn't get enough shopping in downtown Gainesville? Then visit the Gainesville Outlet Center that sits right off of Interstate 35.
I hope that you have enjoyed our visit in Gainesville!
Just a mile across the border in Oklahoma, you can visit the Winstar World Casino. Winstar is one of North America's largest casinos with eight casinos in one location. Along with the casinos, Winstar offers great entertainment, from comedians to recording artists, in their 2,500 seat Global Event Center. (I've been there about 10 times now and it is a fun time!) Didn't get enough shopping in downtown Gainesville? Then visit the Gainesville Outlet Center that sits right off of Interstate 35.
I hope that you have enjoyed our visit in Gainesville!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Texas Adventures Part 1 - Denton, Texas
Hi to all of my followers! I've been giving some thought to what I'd like to share with my readers and I thought it would be nice to give everyone an insight to life in "Big D" (Dallas, Texas) and also Texas in general. So I am beginning my Texas Adventures series. Hope ya'll enjoy!
I am going to begin this journey with the city of Denton, Texas. Denton is located 35 miles north of Dallas on I-35. Denton is home to 119,454 people. The U. S. Census Bureau has ranked Denton in the top twenty five of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Denton is the Redbud Capital of Texas, so named for the many Redbud trees in and around the city. In 2006, Money magazine named Denton No. 58 out of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in America." Denton is sometimes referred to by its nickname "Little D". (a reference to "Big D" - that'd be Dallas, of course!)
Denton's downtown is centered around the 1896 Courthouse. The Courthouse is home to the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. It has one of kind exhibits. Nearby, you can step into the Victorian age at the Bayless-Selby House Museum. It is located in the Historical Park of Denton County. Two other galleries that host art shows throughout the year are the Firefighter Museum and the Denton Center for Visual Arts. Next, check out Texas' finest talent at the beautiful Campus Theatre.
Denton is home to two universities, University of North Texas and Texas Women's University.
Denton is in the heart of the Horse Country of North Texas. Take a driving tour or guided group tours to discover one of the most unique locations in American's equine industry.
Denton has many exciting festivals and events. In March, visit the Annual Texas Storytelling Festival and the 35 Conferette. In April, attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Annual Denton Redbud Festival, the Annual "Lab Band Madness" Spring Concert, and the Annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. In May, check out the Concerts on the Square, the Twilight Tunes Concert Series, and the Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. In June, take your pet to the Annual Dog Days of Denton. Also in June, is the Denton County Farmers Market, the IndyCar Series & NASCAR Truck Series, the Denton Air Fair, and the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. In July, check out the Kiwanis Fireworks Show and the Fourth of July Jubilee - "Liberty Fun Run". In August, make plans to attend the North Texas State Fair. In September, visit the Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza, the Denton Blues Fest, the Fiesta-on-the-Square, and the Annual Wild Beast Feast. In October, the University of North Texas has their Homecoming festivities. In November, plan to check out the Dickies 500, the Beaujolais & More Wine and Food Tasting, and the Annual "One O'clock Lab Band" Fall Concert. In December, plan to attend the 21st Annual Holiday Lighting Festival of Denton and the Reindeer Romp.
Denton has a vast variety of restaurants to choose from and quality accommodations to fit anyone's budget!
Like to shop? Then visit Denton's Golden Triangle Mall and Denton Crossing. There is a wide variety of shops to satisfy everyone's shopping needs.
Do you like to Honky Tonk? Then you'll definitely need to check out the Rockin Rodeo dance club. Or, meander on over to the Crazy Horse Saloon or Dusty's Bar & Grill.
I hope that you have enjoyed our adventure through Denton.
Want to learn more about Denton, Texas? Visit discoverdenton.com
I am going to begin this journey with the city of Denton, Texas. Denton is located 35 miles north of Dallas on I-35. Denton is home to 119,454 people. The U. S. Census Bureau has ranked Denton in the top twenty five of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Denton is the Redbud Capital of Texas, so named for the many Redbud trees in and around the city. In 2006, Money magazine named Denton No. 58 out of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in America." Denton is sometimes referred to by its nickname "Little D". (a reference to "Big D" - that'd be Dallas, of course!)
Denton's downtown is centered around the 1896 Courthouse. The Courthouse is home to the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. It has one of kind exhibits. Nearby, you can step into the Victorian age at the Bayless-Selby House Museum. It is located in the Historical Park of Denton County. Two other galleries that host art shows throughout the year are the Firefighter Museum and the Denton Center for Visual Arts. Next, check out Texas' finest talent at the beautiful Campus Theatre.
Denton is home to two universities, University of North Texas and Texas Women's University.
Denton is in the heart of the Horse Country of North Texas. Take a driving tour or guided group tours to discover one of the most unique locations in American's equine industry.
Denton has many exciting festivals and events. In March, visit the Annual Texas Storytelling Festival and the 35 Conferette. In April, attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Annual Denton Redbud Festival, the Annual "Lab Band Madness" Spring Concert, and the Annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival. In May, check out the Concerts on the Square, the Twilight Tunes Concert Series, and the Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. In June, take your pet to the Annual Dog Days of Denton. Also in June, is the Denton County Farmers Market, the IndyCar Series & NASCAR Truck Series, the Denton Air Fair, and the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. In July, check out the Kiwanis Fireworks Show and the Fourth of July Jubilee - "Liberty Fun Run". In August, make plans to attend the North Texas State Fair. In September, visit the Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza, the Denton Blues Fest, the Fiesta-on-the-Square, and the Annual Wild Beast Feast. In October, the University of North Texas has their Homecoming festivities. In November, plan to check out the Dickies 500, the Beaujolais & More Wine and Food Tasting, and the Annual "One O'clock Lab Band" Fall Concert. In December, plan to attend the 21st Annual Holiday Lighting Festival of Denton and the Reindeer Romp.
Denton has a vast variety of restaurants to choose from and quality accommodations to fit anyone's budget!
Like to shop? Then visit Denton's Golden Triangle Mall and Denton Crossing. There is a wide variety of shops to satisfy everyone's shopping needs.
Do you like to Honky Tonk? Then you'll definitely need to check out the Rockin Rodeo dance club. Or, meander on over to the Crazy Horse Saloon or Dusty's Bar & Grill.
I hope that you have enjoyed our adventure through Denton.
Want to learn more about Denton, Texas? Visit discoverdenton.com
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