Denton Travel Guide

 
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Restaurants  

Trail Dust Steak House: Texas Size Steaks!!!

Trail Dust Steak House: Texas Size Steaks!!!, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  This is the original restuarant in the Traildust franchise. For those unfamiliar with the concept, this is a real Texas style steak house. The waiters/waitresses wear western wear, there's a dance floor for two-stepping, you throw the peanut shells on the floor, and you're... 

Denton County Independent Hamburger Co.: Best Burgers...EVER

Denton County Independent Hamburger Co.: Best Burgers...EVER, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  This venerable establishment, with the original on the square, and a new branch on Sunset serves up tasty burgers and delicious home cut fries and red beans. It is rated the best burger place in the area by most locals. 

Mazatlan: Nice and cheap Mexican food

Mazatlan: Nice and cheap Mexican food, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  Mazatlan is a cozy little place on US 380 on the East side of Denton across the street from Two Brothers. It is at the corner of US 380 and Ruddell. A basic Tex-Mex menu that is very reasonably priced and well done. The menu includes the usual enchiladas, tacos, and various... 

Tia's: Excellent Tex-Mex

Tia's: Excellent Tex-Mex, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  This is a franchise restuarant in the metroplex. However, I have heard that the one located in Denton is the best one out of all of them. They serve up the regular Tex-Mex menu with fajitas, echiladas, quesadillas, etc. Of course, you can always enjoy this with a nice... 

Cracker Barrel: Old School Breakfast

Cracker Barrel: Old School Breakfast, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  The Cracker Barrel is a chain of restaurants that line our nations interstates. They have standard bacon, eggs, coffee, biscuits, and gravy fare that is usually very good. The sappy stuff in the waiting area/gift shop usually is avoidable, though you might find something for... 

The Greenhouse: Nicer place in town

The Greenhouse: Nicer place in town, Denton

 Underjules Says:  The Greenhouse is a good place for dinner when you want something nice and don't feel like driving out of town.It's locally owned and offers a variety of dishes along with jazz in the bar on Monday nights. Speaking of the bar...it's a nice place to hang out and have a few... 

Lotus Chinese Restaurant: Good Food - Reasonable Price!

Lotus Chinese Restaurant: Good Food - Reasonable Price!, Denton

 elise_crash Says:  This is a good little restaurant located not too far off of the University of North Texas campus on Elm Street. The food has always been very good and the service is great! Also, the prices are excellent! The menu has a pretty good range of options and they are always... 

Mr. Chopsticks: Mr. Chopsticks

Mr. Chopsticks: Mr. Chopsticks, Denton

 freelancing Says:  Many vegetarian dishes and dishes from various Asian cultures. Mostly Chinese food, but also Thai and Japanese (including Sushi) are available. Assorted mushrooms with tofu. 

The Smokehouse Restaurant: The Smokehouse Restaurant

The Smokehouse Restaurant: The Smokehouse Restaurant, Denton

 reenies Says:  THis is the best BBQ joint in the area. Reasonable prices, good-looking servers with friendly attitudes, fast services, Great food! Monday Night: All-you-can-eat Ribs!Tuesday Night: All-you-can-eat Catfish!Wednesday Night: Steak on SpecialAll the time: BBQ and burgers! 

Nightlife  

various: THE Street
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The street with most bars in Denton is called Fry Street and it is located right next to the University of North Texas. Because of its location, it is a big college hang out, but have some decent places even for people who are a few years older.

Written Jan 29, 2005

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Transportation  

UNT Transportation Services and the Link
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The UNT buses serve the students at the university. It provides transportation around campus, to certain off-campus housing, and the mall. It also connects up with the city's bus system, called the Link. While you will be able to go to different places around campus, don't expect to be able to really go anywhere else in town. The public transportation system in Denton is very limited.

Written Jan 29, 2005

Website: www.unt.edu

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Shopping  

Candy Haven: Best Cakes and Chocolates in the Metroplex!

Candy Haven: Best Cakes and Chocolates in the Metroplex!, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  Family owned and operated since 1983, this candy store focuses on customer service and will go the extra length to serve you. Looking for homemade chocolate, a pie for the weekends dinner, a birth day cake and some cookies, some candy for the kids, or maybe even for a... 

Golden Triangle Mall: The Local Mall

Golden Triangle Mall: The Local Mall, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  This mall is pretty small considering the size of Denton, but you have to keep in mind that the huge malls around Dallas are not far away (which makes this mal pretty adequate for those minor "mall" necessities). The main stores in the mall are JC Penny, Sears, Foyle's,... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Denton VT tips MisPlaced
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Street in the Denton that is in Denton Co.

When I went to locate the place to write my VT tips on Denton, I discovered that there were two Dentons listed on VT. If you want the Denton near Dallas Fort Worth, then this is the wrong one.

I attempted to notify the people who had pages here, that this was the incorrect place. I wrote

"There are two Dentons in TX, and this is the one near Abilene, and not the one near McKinney and Dallas in Denton Co where TWU is located."

Some of the VTers have ignored the comment - probably because they don't sign in very often. One of them moved her page as she readily agreed that this was the wrong place. The URL is for the correct Denton page on VT

However msbrandysue wrote the following on my home page

My Denton page is fine. Please stop commenting on my page. When you click on Denton up top it has entries for TWU, UNT, and the Theatre I was apart of. If you have problems please feel free to comment on another page. If it happens again I will report it.

So BEWARE of commenting on msbrandysue's pages, or she will report you!!!

Updated Jun 13, 2013

Website: http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Texas/Denton-877060/TravelGuide-Denton.html

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Sports & Outdoors  

North Lakes Park

North Lakes Park, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  North Lakes Park is rather large and allows for several differnt acitivies. The area holds a recreational center, baseball fields, football fields, driving range, frisbee golf course, and soccer fields. 

Fishing close to downtown

Fishing close to downtown, Denton

 tejanasueca Says:  There is a small lake/pond in North Lakes park at which you are free to fish in (the city makes sure there is some fish in there). This is the place to go for some quick relaxing on weekend afternoon. Expect to catch some fish, but do not expect to catch dinner... 

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