Denton district, Texas, United States

Places to visit near Denton

Denton is a city in Denton district, Texas, United States, home to about 131,044 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 25 parks. The must-see places are Historic Denton County Courthouse (1 km), Pioneer Woman Monument (1 km) and Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (2 km).

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Denton, Texas
Denton, Denton district, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Denton at a glance

Location
Denton district, Texas, United States
Population
about 131,044
Coordinates
33.2148° N, 97.1331° W
Places within 50 km
186 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Denton

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Forts & heritage near Denton

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Denton. The closest is Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County (1 km); the best-known is Pioneer Woman Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Denton

50 churches within 100 km of Denton. The closest is First United Methodist Church (1 km); the best-known is Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Denton

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Denton. The closest is Soil Conservation Service Site 17A Dam (4 km); the best-known is Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Denton

36 parks within 100 km of Denton. The closest is Wolff’s Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Denton

23 museums within 100 km of Denton. The closest is Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum (1 km); the best-known is Historic Denton County Courthouse (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Denton

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Denton. The closest is Hickory Creek Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Denton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Denton
  2. 12 km Old Alton Road · church, Denton
  3. 22 km Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor · lake, Denton
  4. 12 km Little Chapel-in-the-Woods · church, Denton
  5. 1 km Pioneer Woman Monument · monument, Denton
  6. 1 km Historic Denton County Courthouse · museum, Denton
  7. 0 km Back to Denton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Denton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7075Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County (1 km)
    Churches3850First United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2643Soil Conservation Service Site 17A Dam (4 km)
    Parks2536Wolff’s Park (1 km)
    Museums1023Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Hickory Creek Park (18 km)
    Temples19Karya Siddhi Hanuman (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints78Bald Knob (8 km)
    Waterfalls34Canyon Falls Park (21 km)
    Other attractions04New Texas Giant (64 km)
    Beaches & coast33Little Elm Beach (23 km)
    Treks02Katy Trail (68 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01East Plano Islamic Center (63 km)

    Denton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Denton?

    Historic Denton County Courthouse (museum, about 1 km), Pioneer Woman Monument (monument, about 1 km), Little Chapel-in-the-Woods (church, about 2 km), Old Alton Road (church, about 12 km), Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor (lake, about 14 km), Lewisville Lake (lake, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Denton?

    186 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Denton?

    Edna Westbrook Trigg in Denton County, about 1 km by road; Denton County War Memorial (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Denton?

    First United Methodist Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Denton?

    Soil Conservation Service Site 17A Dam, about 4 km by road; Lake Forest Park (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Denton?

    Start in Denton, visit Old Alton Road, then Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Greenbelt Corridor, then Little Chapel-in-the-Woods, then Pioneer Woman Monument, then Historic Denton County Courthouse, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Denton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Denton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Denton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.