The Denton center point is about the area of Downtown Denton and the area of University of North Texas.
For outdoor enthusiasts, March and April are the prime time to visit Denton. After the rains of winter, you can find an abundance of wildflowers blooming, including the state's flower, the bluebonnet. Spring is a fantastic time to go bird watching as the migratory ones begin their flight north. Spring is a very busy time of year so it is important to book your hotel rooms early. Expect hotels to be full and rates higher during the busy spring season.
May starts to warm up and you may experience interesting spring thunderstorms, including hail and lightning. These storms don't last very long and bring a bit of freshness to the air once they have blown through. Strawberry season is in May so expect to find plenty of strawberry festivals. June is graduation month and hotel rooms in Denton quickly fill up, so be sure to book early if you are coming to witness the graduation ceremony.
Summer is hot and is typically considered the low season. You will find plenty of hotel options with low rates if you want to come to do some summer fishing in the nearby lakes. The month-long State Fair of Texas is held in Dallas in September and goes into October. Take in a rodeo, enjoy carnival rides, and chow down on fun Texas fair food. Denton is a great place to stay during the fair as hotels in the Dallas area fill up and rates are high. The winter holiday season sees plenty of festivities in Denton, so book your room early so you can experience Christmas and New Years in a small Texas town.
Why not save a bit more money while you are visiting Denton by staying at a hotel that offers discounts? The Courtyard Denton offers a nice discount to AAA members and senior citizens also receive a discount. Enjoy watching television on the 32-inch flat screen with HD. Check your emails or social media with complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel has a lovely Bistro restaurant, lounge bar, and a Starbucks coffee shop.
The BW Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites offers AARP and AAA members a discount and you can choose from a variety of different sized rooms. This modern and chic hotel offers free high-speed internet and all rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. You can work out at the on-site 24-hour fitness center or utilize the 24-hour business center. Have breakfast for free and later in the afternoon, take a swim in the outdoor pool.
If you're looking for extra value on your hotel room, then you will be pleased to know that there are several options to choose from. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is perfect for the business traveler. With a meeting space of over 1,000 square feet, you can hold up to 56 people for a conference, retreat, or even for a family reunion. The complimentary hot breakfast will fuel you up before you start your busy day and the free Wi-Fi is perfect for meetings that require the internet. Get a good night's rest sleeping on a new bed with plush bedding and a thick mattress. Watch cable television with HBO on the 37-inch LCD flat screen. Make popcorn in the microwave and enjoy a cold beverage you store in the mini fridge.
The Hampton Inn & Suites is another great value option. Start your morning with a free deluxe hot breakfast that the entire family can fill up on. Stay connected to the internet with complimentary Wi-Fi. Rest well with luxury bedding and you can even have a late-night snack that you heat in the microwave. For an extra touch, the hotel will help you with your wedding and is a great place for out-of-town guests to stay.
Denton is quickly becoming a cultural hotspot and you will find lots of venues that offer exciting entertainment. Before a show, be sure to stop at one of the fabulous restaurants that line the streets of the historic downtown area.
If you enjoy architecture and history, make sure you visit the Bayless-Selby House Museum. This once private home turned into a museum allows you to experience what it was like to live luxuriously in Denton during the 19th century. You will see gorgeous antiques from that time period as well as the beautiful Queen Anne Style architecture. You can explore the museum on your own or better yet, take the free guided tour to learn more.
For more history and stunning architecture, visit the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Courthouse features exhibits that pay homage to the town's African American Heritage as well as the Hispanic contribution to Denton. You can also view pottery and other artifacts from the local Southwest American Indians that lived in the area.
The area surrounding Denton is known for its natural beauty, so take some time to explore the numerous parks nearby. The Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center is just outside of the town center and is home to nearly 3,000 acres of bottomland Harwood forest and upland prairie. You will find plenty of aquatic birds and wildlife and the park is a great place to hike with kids.
Wouldn't it be fun to kayak down a pretty little creek and try your hand at fishing? You can when you visit Ray Roberts Lake State Park. The marina rents boats so you can play on the water or you can meander through the forests on the twenty miles of multi-use trails. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a fun afternoon at the park.
No matter if you are visiting Denton for the thriving music scene or enjoying birdwatching among the bluebonnet flowers, you will find the perfect hotel to fit your needs. From small affordable ones to larger ones that offer many business amenities, you will enjoy good-old-fashioned Texas charm while visiting Denton.
Below are reviews of the city of Denton, TX from an actual visitor's perspective.
The city had a lovely dog park and lots of stores.
Our activity was outside the city.
No
Nice restaurant
Choices for shopping and ease of getting to our locations.
It was just a quick overnight stay.
Toured the University of North Texas for my 17 year old. Lots of great restaurants and thrift shopping!
The beauty of the city!
Buc-ee's!
I grew up in the Denton area. I like how big it is now. but it still feels like home. I so big that I get lost here, so that's a plus.
It's a great city!
Denton is a great city. People and restaurants are first class.
Visited the parks.
It was nice to stay in that area - it was convenient and far enough north to dodge the traffic.
The best restaurants are all walking distance, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Red Lobster, etc.! They have everything you could need in the rooms…. and the beds are so comfy! I literally slept 13 hours!!
The best restaurants are all in walking distance: Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Red Lobster, etc.! They have everything you could need in the rooms…. and the beds are so comfy! I literally slept 13 hours!!
When you visit Denton, be certain to visit the quaint active downtown square!
The DQ is just down the road!
Baseball Card Show at the Marriot at Watters Convention Center.
Ashton Gardens is beautiful!
The variety of things to do!
It is a very clean city with lots of things to do.
It's not Dallas. It has a peculiar small town feel to it yet it is very modern and urban. UNT dominates the landscape.
I think it's a great city. Lots to see and do.
I think it's a great city. Lots to see and do.
The location of the hotel was perfect. There are many restaurants and stores in the immediate area.
Very clean and comfortable room! I love that Door Dash was able to bring me fresh hot food to my hotel room. I also loved Ashton Gardens, where my niece got married. It was a lovely venue.
Buc-ee's!!!
The entertainment area in downtown was nice and we enjoyed dining at Hoochie's Oyster House.
Attended meeting at convention center.
Lots of options and everything is close by!
The friendliest of people!
There are a lot of places to eat!
Easy access from highway!
Had everything we needed without the traffic and congestion of Dallas.
One can't tell when you leave Dallas and enter Denton, all you require is available.
The thrift stores! Seeing family. My how it has grown!
Friendly people, good food and I saw a Buc ees.
Lovely Hotel, my room was perfect, clean and easy to access. Downtown square!!
I was attending a wedding at Gardenia Venue in Valley View.
There were lots of great restaurants nearby and Buc-ee's was fun to shop at.
All the varieties of restaurants!
Very clean and the staff very helpful. Close to casino.
Near Winstar.
We were there for a wedding. Excellent staff. Clean rooms. would recommend to others
We were there for a wedding. Excellent staff. Clean rooms. would recommend to others
Seems to have everything!
Denton is Great!
Fun wedding weekend! Great restaurants and hotel close to the venue.
Very convenient for students. Eating places & shopping is nearby.
Denton is fairly small with a cute downtown. It is about 20 minutes from the B&B.
Denton is very peaceful with nice parks, great people, perfect traffic.
I could walk to the Texas roadhouse and get a great steak!
Denton is fine!
Denton has so many fun events to attend. Storytelling, Music concerts,the Ghost Story Lady tours, etc.
Friends took us there with our brother in law who is also a small business owner. A lot of character and nastalgia in places like these that makes Denton choice for families.
I love this area, mostly because its close to all my relatives
Location of hotel near Walmart, Kroger, shopping center and more within 8 minute drive. Walking distance to several restaurants. Denton has a lot great things to offer in small place. There was a mall a few blocks from our hotel. Great city.
I didn't see much of the city as my workshop was pretty intense. I did get to the Square this last evening and enjoyed the Mellow Mushroom Pizza Restaurant, loved walking around Recycled Book Store and especially like lunch at The Corner Bakery two days.
Denton, ranked top 10 best small towns in America by the company that makes the road atlases and has been featured in Texas Monthly and Good Morning American! It has all the attractions of big towns, but maintains the small town atmosphere. Denton is the new cool place to be in Texas!
The nature, it is beautiful.
If you don't have a map of the city, you will get lost because the Mall is on the South side away from the city and rest you have to look for it.