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Denton County

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

The Colony

The Colony is located in the fastest-growing area of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, just 35 minutes north of downtown Dallas along the southeastern shores of Lake Lewisville. For those…

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Cities

Cities in Denton County

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Lewisville

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Denton

Established 1857, the seat of Denton County was named for John B. Denton, pioneer lawyer,…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Pilot Point

Pilot Point was settled near the site of a large post oak grove which was…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Roanoke

In Denton County, the first settlement was on the original land grant of Travis Wright…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Carrollton

Settlers from Carrollton, Illinois, and at least one from Carrollton, Maryland, built a camp in…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Sep
26–27
Pirate Days of Texas
The Colony
Oct
24
Annual Festival at the Switchyard
Carrollton
Oct–Nov
29–1
Annual Western Heritage Cowboy Gathering & Trade Show
Denton