Honestly, this can even be a solid list of fun things to do even if you're just hanging out with your friends.
DENTON FOOD & DRINK
Juice
- Juice flight: Juice Lab
Coffee/Tea
- Coffee and dessert: West Oak
- Coffee and food: West Oak, Zera Coffee, Golden Boy Coffee
- Coffee and deep conversations: Zera Coffee
- Coffee and board game: West Oak, Zera Coffee
- Coffee and alcohol: West Oak, Golden Boy Coffee
- Bubble tea: Kung Fu Tea
- Tea: Zera Coffee, Kung Fu Tea
Bar
- Kombucha: Harvest House, West Oak
- Beer flight: Oak Street, Bearded Monk, Armadillo Ale Works, Barley and Board
- Cocktails: Paschall’s, 940’s K&C, Barley and Board
- Wells: Mulberry Street Cantina, Hooligans
- Wine: Wine Squared, Steve’s Wine Bar, Fortunata Winery (Aubrey), Blue Ostrich (St. Jo)
- Margaritas: Milpa, Mulberry StreetCantina
Dessert / Apps
- Pie: West Oak, Ravelin Bakery
- Ice Cream: Beth Marie’s
- Sno cone: Gnome Cones
- Frozen yogurt: Yogurt Story
- Belgian waffles: Waffle Wagon food truck, Andy's bar
- Donuts and coffee: Hypnotic Donuts/Cultivar
- Pastries and baked goods: Ravelin Bakery, Messy Chef food truck, Le Macaron
- Candy: Atomic Candy
- Appetizers/Small Plates: Barley and Board, Tex Tapas
- Artisan cheese and wine pairing: Ten : One
Fancy
For more dining options, check out this Local Denton Restaurants Guide.
DENTON ACTIVITIES
Denton Square
- Picnic on the square
- Wine and cheese tastings on the square (open container is allowed along the courthouse premises)
- Concert/Live Music: Harvest House, Dan’s Silver Leaf, Andy's Bar, LSA, Thursday “twilight tunes” on the square
- Escaping the Square (escape rooms)
- Summit Rock Climbing
- Altitude Trampoline Park (also fun for adults!)
- Andy B's
Active
- Disc golf: North Lakes Park
- Fishing: North Lakes Park
- Driving Range: North Lakes Park, Top Golf (The Colony)
- Lake Ray Roberts (Pilot Point): Bike Riding, Hammocking, Picnic, Beach, Fishing, Kayaking
- Bike Riding: Greenbelt (entrance at Lake Ray Roberts dam, or Aubrey), Denton Branch Rail Trail, North Lakes Park, Isle du Bois Lake Ray Roberts State Park (Pilot Point)
- Parks: North Lakes Park, South Lakes Park/Eureka
- Dog Parks: Wiggly Field
- Trails: North Lakes Park, Lake Ray Roberts, Denton Branch Rail Trail (Denton Square to Lake Dallas), Evers Park, South Lakes Park
- Bowling: University Lanes, Brunswick/Bowlero, Andy B's
- Arcade: Freeplay, Game Changers
- Trampoline Park: Altitude
- Swimming: Denton Natatorium & Water Works Park
- Geocaching
- Indoor Rock Climbing: Summit, North TexasOutdoor Pursuit Center (Carrollton)
- Yoga: Karma Yoga (free), Inspire Yoga, Authentic Yoga Life
- 5k: Denton Running Club - Free Wednesday 5ks and Summer Runs
- Shop at Second Hand Sports and buy a game or sports equipment that you can play together
Misc.
- Take pictures at the Chairy Orchard
- Golden Triangle Mall browsing
- Antique Mall browsing
- Garage Sale/Estate Sales
- Annual Festivals / Events: Oaktopia, Arts & Jazz, North Texas Fair & Rodeo, Holiday Lighting, etc.
- Attend local High School or College sports events
- Rose Costumes - try on costumes for fun
- Texas Tulip Farm (in season, Pilot Point)
- Lavender Farm (in season, Gainesville)
- Strawberry Farm (in season, Pilot Point)
- Bear Den & Pizza (Pilot Point)
- Volunteer at Our Daily Bread on a weekend / soup kitchen
- Craft day at Scrap, or browse Scrap for craft ideas
- Picture day at various Denton art / wall mural locations
- Take Tour of UNT or TWU campus
- Massage: Denton Massage, Massage on the Square, Massage Envy
- Trivia (Check Riprocks and Mulberry Street Cantina schedule)
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