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City in Texas, United States
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Denton is a city in Texas. It is a college town which forms the northern tip of what is known as the Golden Triangle, the other two points being Dallas and Fort Worth, approximately equidistant to the southeast and southwest.
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On the Hickory side of the courthouse. Every Saturday from 10AM to 1PM weather permitting, folks bring their fiddles, guitars, banjos, and mandolins for a free-for-all jam session.
A Victorian house from the 1880s offers a glimpse of local history.
Denton's courthouse, built in 1896, houses a museum collection of heirlooms, pottery, and weapons, all artifacts of local history.
University of North Texas' world-famous group offering jazz performances.
An arts and meeting space devoted to presenting UNT arts programming in service to the university and to the community at large. UNT on the Square also houses the UNT Institute for the Advancement of the Arts.
Every spring - usually the last three days of April - Denton hosts the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, a city-sponsored event that brings over 200,000 people per year for live music, food, drink, crafts, and recreation at the Civic Center Park. Big-name performers and bands such as Arturo Sandoval and Tower of Power have performed at the Festival.
A music festival held downtown every March.
After a meal at one of the square's restaurants, head to the south side of the courthouse for some freshly made ice cream in a parlor straight out of the 1950s.
Small Mexican restaurant with decent lunch and dinner but excellent breakfast burritos.
This long-time Denton institution serves up some of the best sandwiches around. There is a second location at 305 W University Dr.
Unusual taco creations including Fish Tempura tacos.
Best Thai food in Denton. Just off the square.
Good Italian food in a unique setting. The garlic rolls keep the locals coming back.
Sandwiches, burgers, seafood, and many vegetarian options in classy atmosphere with occasional live music.
Great hamburgers in a Texas music themed setting.
Very authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex, 5 blocks south of the square on Locust. The lunch specials are very popular with the local Mexican community. Try the tilapia.
A take-out joint specializing in barbecue and tradition German sausages.
Fantastic Chinese and Thai dishes. The sesame chicken and the almond chicken are scrumptious.
Great Thai Food. Local restaurant with great service and affordable food. The curry & noodle dishes are fantastic.
Popular Greek and Mediterranean restaurant.
Casual fine dining restaurant.
Sushi and sashimi, plus other favorites like teriyaki and tempura.
Very famous steakhouse in the country east of town. If you wear a necktie, it may be cut off with scissors by the staff. Occasional live music.
Busy bar and music venue right on the square.
One of the best live venues in the DFW area.
The local honky-tonk.
In the warehouse district east of downtown, this garage venue hosts a lot of great national acts that skip even Dallas.
Great Bar & Grill located in the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites.
Sports bar with many TV screens, darts, a rooftop patio, and frequent live music by mostly local acts. Try their unique hamburgers. Happy hour specials until 7PM.
Live music from great local bands.
A happening college bar with pool tables inside and a large outdoor patio in front. Happy hour from 9 to 11PM.
74 guest rooms each with pillow top mattresses, cable satellite television with HBO and high-speed Internet access. Complimentary full breakfast. Additional amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, exercise facility, hot tub and cocktail lounge. Business travelers will appreciate the quality meeting, banquet and conference facilities.
Hotel from 2009, all rooms include mini-refrigerators and microwaves. All room rates include a hot continental breakfast.
Charming bed and breakfast service in three houses built between 1902 and 1916.
A quaint bed and breakfast in the countryside.
Comfort Suites @ UNT
Closest hotel to the University of North Texas. A 100% smoke free hotel with large spacious rooms with either 1 King size bed or 2 Queen size beds that includes free wired and wireless high speed internet access. All rooms include microwave and refrigerator along with a free hot breakfast 6:30-9:30AM.
Modern, sophisticated decor, jacuzzi suites, onsite restaurant, the Lone Oak Bar & Grille, room service, indoor pool and hot tub.
Anchors include Dillard's, Ross, Barnes and Noble, JCPenny, H&M and Fitness Connection. Also has a movie theater and food court.
The old opera house now houses a very large locally-owned used book store with a strangely organized but fantastic selection.
By public transit
There are no long-distance trains to Denton, although Amtrak serves nearby Dallas/Fort Worth with its Texas Eagle service.
By car
Denton is situated on I-35 at the point where it splits into 35E, heading southeast to Dallas, and 35W, heading southwest to Fort Worth.
By bus
Greyhound offers service to Denton, with a station in the northwest corner of town adjacent to I-35.
The Denton County Transportation authority runs several bus routes throughout the day. There is also a free shuttle service for UNT, TWU, and NCTC students.
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