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Visitor Centers-The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau operates
visitor centers offering abundant details about local events, accommodations,
dining and points of interest. Visit the information office in the Renaissance
Tower, 1201 Elm St., Ste. 2000, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri., or the visitor
center at 1303 Commerce St. Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m. -
5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m. Also at West End MarketPlace
Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. noon - 8 p.m.
West End Historic District-Early-day business district revived and
restored with shops, push-cart traders, craftsmen, restaurants, and clubs
occupying modern facilities within the original architecture. Here also is
1892 red sandstone courthouse, one of Dallas' oldest buildings at Main and
Houston Sts. Carriage rides, entertainers. Several block area, centered around
Market St. from Pacific to McKinney. Served by DART Hop-a-Bus.
West End MarketPlace-A festival market with dozens of restaurants,
clubs and boutiques; occupies three adjoining buildings. Street entertainers,
many special events. 3.5-million-dollar Dallas Alley features several night
clubs with variety of music, entertainment. In Historic District at north end of
Market St. at Munger Ave.DENTON
Pop. 67,473Alt. 620
Map H-17
General-Established 1857, seat of Denton
County, named for John B. Denton, pioneer
lawyer, preacher, and soldier. His grave is
on the courthouse lawn. The city and county
are a blend of agricultural and modern
industries. Recreational activities include intercollegiate sports, golf, hunting,
and a wide range of water sports at nearby reservoirs. Denton is a Main
Street City.
Standing guard over the city is the stately Denton County Courthouse.
Designed in 1895, it was restored in 1987. With its massive limestone walls
and soaring clock tower, it's been called "the most picturesque pile of rocks
in North Texas."
Cultural attractions center around Arts Complex and two major state uni-
versities: The Univ. of North Texas and Texas Woman's Univ. TWU is largest
university for women in the nation.
Shoppers find bargains at the Exposition Mills Factory Stores on 1-35,
Exit 471.
Bed and breakfast accommodations are available.
Denton County Courthouse houses Historical Museum on first floorDoll Display in Denton County Historical Museum
Art Galleries-Craft media, paintings, sculptures, and other works may be
found in two galleries at the Center for Visual Arts. Local and national artists
featured. Open Sun. - Fri. 1 - 5 p.m. At corner of Bell and Hickory Sts.
Several other galleries offer a variety of exhibits throughout the year at both
Univ. of North Texas and Texas Woman's Univ.
Denton County Historical Museum-A variety of exhibits depicting
Denton County history; life-style displays of a century ago include a country
kitchen, a Victorian parlor, farm tools, and numerous special collections.
Rotating displays examine Texas and local history along with seasonal and
thematic exhibits. Open Mon. - Sat. 1 - 4:30 p.m.; First Floor of Denton
County Courthouse.
Evers Hardware-Old-time hardware store complete with original displays
and products sold since the store's founding a century ago. It still remains in
the original family. Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. On the downtown
square at 109 W. Hickory.
Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas-Inaugural gowns of wives of presi-
dents of the Republic of Texas and state governors. Dresses worn by the
wives of two Presidents of the U.S. and the wife of a Vice President. Open
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. during fall and spring semesters; open Mon. -
Thurs. during summer semesters. On TWU campus at 117 Bell Ave.
Isle du Bois State Park-1,397-acre scenic playground among wooded
area on south side of Ray Roberts Lake; camping, boating, swimming, and
fishing. Overnight group pavilion and day-use group picnic area also avail-
able. 12-mile multiuse trail for hiking, bicycling, and
equestrian use (your horse). Take t-35 north to Sanger:
east on F.M. 455. Admission.
Lakes-Lewisville, Grapevine, Ray Roberts. See
LAKES listing.
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods-Designed by O'Neil
FA Ford, chapel completed in 1939. First Lady Eleanor
Roosevelt attended dedication ceremonies. The small
chapel blends nature and art in wooded setting on
Texas Woman's Univ. campus. Ten stained glass win-
dows, designed by students, depict the theme "Woman
Ministering to Human Needs." Although constructed for
private meditation, the chapel has become the setting
for many weddings in the community. Open during
school hours on Texas Woman's Univ. campus.
Oak-Hickory Historic District-Victorian homes
on W. Oak St. are fine examples of Victorian cottages
with generous porches, jigsaw work and tall narrow
windows.
Schoppaul Hill Winery and Tasting Room-
Winery is 80 miles northeast of Denton in wooded
countryside near Ivanhoe in Fannin County. Tours
available by calling 903/583-2846. Tasting room fea-
tUres wine, gourmet food, and gift baskets. One block
south of downtown square at 301 S. Locust. Open
Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tel. 817/380-9463.
Visitor Information-For information on lodging,
dining, events, and points of interest, visit the Denton
Chamber of Commerce at 414 Parkway, or stop by the
Visitor Information Center at Exposition Mills Denton
Factory Stores, 5800 N 1-35. 817/382-7895.
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