Denton Overview

Discover Denton…and all that jazz.

Looking for something to do? Look no further than Denton Texas!

Situated 36 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth where I-35 E meets I 35 W, Denton is the county seat of Denton County . From the century-old courthouse and quaint town-square to the world-class Texas Motor Speedway, Denton offers a setting where these diverse worlds meet and match the "fun-factor potential" of any destination anywhere!

Music and museums. Amusements, arts and antiques. History, hospitality, horse farms and higher learning. Shopping, sports, dining and festivals. There's so much to discover in Denton, the hardest part is knowing where to start! From the century-old courthouse and quaint town square to the world-class Texas Motor Speedway, Denton offers a setting where these diverse worlds meet and match the "fun-factor potential" of any destination anywhere!

If strolling through nature is what you like to besure to visit the Greenbelt . The Greenbelt Hike/Bike/Equestrian Trail is located between Lake Ray Roberts and Lake Lewisville . This trail was established for outdoor enthusiasts to be able to hike and bike the entire length (about nine miles) of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River . Horseback riders can start their ride at FM 428 and continue all the way around the east side of Lake Ray Roberts, through the state park at Isle du Bois, and on to Jordan Park, near Pilot Point. Canoeists and kayakers will be able to take advantage of the three access points located at FM 455 (just below the Lake Ray Roberts dam), FM 428, and US 380 for put-in and take-out points.