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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.

Roanoke

In Denton County, the first settlement was on the original land grant of Travis Wright in 1847 at the confluence of Denton and Henrietta creeks. Following several floods, settlers moved…

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Cities

Cities in Denton County

Leave room for the unexpected.

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

Carrollton

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

The Colony

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

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Worth the stop.

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

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Lewisville

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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