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Denton County

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Denton

Established 1857, the seat of Denton County was named for John B. Denton, pioneer lawyer, preacher, and soldier. His grave is on the courthouse lawn. The city and county are…

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Cities

Cities in Denton County

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Lewisville

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Pilot Point

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

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Roanoke

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

The Colony

The Colony is located in the fastest-growing area of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, just…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

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