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Denton County

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Carrollton

Settlers from Carrollton, Illinois, and at least one from Carrollton, Maryland, built a camp in 1844 near the present site of today's Farmers Branch Elementary School, but hostilities forced a…

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Cities

Cities in Denton County

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Pilot Point

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

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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.

Lewisville

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More road, less rush.

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

The Colony

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

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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…

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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