Denton Guidebook
Food scene
Sangam is quick, affordable and tasty! And best of all, it's a 2 min drive from the house. Great vegetarian options. I recommend the Paneer Tikka Masala and the Aloo Gobi. (940) 320-3003
Sangam Indian Restaurant
111 East University DriveSangam is quick, affordable and tasty! And best of all, it's a 2 min drive from the house. Great vegetarian options. I recommend the Paneer Tikka Masala and the Aloo Gobi. (940) 320-3003
Fun and vibrant burger joint with artwork featuring Texas artists. They have a wide variety of burgers, including nontraditional choices like chicken, turkey, salmon, and vegetarian. They are also good at gluten free options and even have a dedicated fryer for their fries. They can be very busy on a Friday or Saturday night, so I recommend a reservation.
44 locals recommend
LSA Burger Co.
113 W Hickory StFun and vibrant burger joint with artwork featuring Texas artists. They have a wide variety of burgers, including nontraditional choices like chicken, turkey, salmon, and vegetarian. They are also good at gluten free options and even have a dedicated fryer for their fries. They can be very busy on a Friday or Saturday night, so I recommend a reservation.
Great local Thai restaurant that compares favorably to Thai food in many major cities. Plenty of vegetarian options.
9 locals recommend
Thai Square
209 West HickoryGreat local Thai restaurant that compares favorably to Thai food in many major cities. Plenty of vegetarian options.
Upscale gastropub with a Texas flare. Shrimp and grits are a popular choice, as are their cheese and charcuterie boards. It's a good idea to call for a reservation on a weekend.
33 locals recommend
Barley & Board
100 W Oak StUpscale gastropub with a Texas flare. Shrimp and grits are a popular choice, as are their cheese and charcuterie boards. It's a good idea to call for a reservation on a weekend.
Denton's only speakeasy. Come for upscale (and pricy) craft cocktails and a lovely lounge to sit and chat. Their bartenders are pros, and their drinks and ambiance are worth the price tag. They do have a happy hour for those on a budget.
Paschall Bar
122 North Locust StreetDenton's only speakeasy. Come for upscale (and pricy) craft cocktails and a lovely lounge to sit and chat. Their bartenders are pros, and their drinks and ambiance are worth the price tag. They do have a happy hour for those on a budget.
A local favorite Mexican restaurant with a cheery, upbeat atmosphere. They make excellent homemade tamales and have a huge vegetarian selection.
Milpa Mexican Restaurant
820 South Interstate 35A local favorite Mexican restaurant with a cheery, upbeat atmosphere. They make excellent homemade tamales and have a huge vegetarian selection.
Owned by the same family that owns Milpa, this is a fully vegan authentic Mexican restaurant.
Pepitas Vegan Cocina
1115 West Hickory StreetOwned by the same family that owns Milpa, this is a fully vegan authentic Mexican restaurant.
Sightseeing
Lovely place to get out in nature for a bit of rejuvenation. Clear creek has well marked trails filled with Texas native plants and trees.
9 locals recommend
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
3310 Collins RdLovely place to get out in nature for a bit of rejuvenation. Clear creek has well marked trails filled with Texas native plants and trees.
A lovely place to spend an afternoon, the botanic garden is a 45 minute drive. The gardens have free parking and places to get lunch inside.
220 locals recommend
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden BlvdA lovely place to spend an afternoon, the botanic garden is a 45 minute drive. The gardens have free parking and places to get lunch inside.
A quiet place to hike and see wildlife. I've spotted armadillos, dozens of dragonflies in every color of the rainbow, eagles, hawks, walking sticks, and even a very shy bobcat. It's a 20 min drive.
8 locals recommend
LLELA Nature Preserve
201 E Jones StA quiet place to hike and see wildlife. I've spotted armadillos, dozens of dragonflies in every color of the rainbow, eagles, hawks, walking sticks, and even a very shy bobcat. It's a 20 min drive.
Lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon. They have a world-renown collection, which is always free and open to the public, and a rotating visiting collection which has a fee to visit, but is often breathtaking. 45 min drive away and on the same street as the Forth Worth Botanic Garden, which can be a fun day to do together.
262 locals recommend
Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie BlvdLovely way to spend a rainy afternoon. They have a world-renown collection, which is always free and open to the public, and a rotating visiting collection which has a fee to visit, but is often breathtaking. 45 min drive away and on the same street as the Forth Worth Botanic Garden, which can be a fun day to do together.
Always free and open to the public. In the same complex as the Kimball and Amon Carter. 45 min away.
225 locals recommend
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell StAlways free and open to the public. In the same complex as the Kimball and Amon Carter. 45 min away.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art - A unique and renown collection of American art. Always free and open to the public. In the same complex as the Kimball and the Modern. 45 min away.
127 locals recommend
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
3501 Camp Bowie BlvdAmon Carter Museum of American Art - A unique and renown collection of American art. Always free and open to the public. In the same complex as the Kimball and the Modern. 45 min away.
Park with a huge playground and dog park. There are also some walking trails and grassy spots for a picnic.
South Lakes Park
556 Hobson LnPark with a huge playground and dog park. There are also some walking trails and grassy spots for a picnic.
Spa
They offer dozens of different specialty massages and are regularly voted Best of Denton.
Soma Massage Therapy
531 North Elm StreetThey offer dozens of different specialty massages and are regularly voted Best of Denton.