Why you'd want to live in Denton

With Dallas and Fort Worth right in our backyard, Denton enjoys the advantages of the booming North Texas metroplex—all while maintaining a unique, affordable charm with small-town surprises. It's no surprise that Denton has landed on Paste Magazine's list of the nation's Best Music Scenes. Playing host to the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and North Central Texas College, Denton has earned a reputation as a progressive-thinking, diverse, and culturally vibrant center in the Dallas-Forth Worth metroplex. Lifetime musicians, developing artists, and well-known musical talent all call Denton home, and annual festivals bring in outside performers from all over the world to the city. Denton delivers on the experience other cities are perceived to provide. There’s a lot to do for families with kids that will keep the adults entertained, too! Explore Explorium Denton Children's Museum, take a swim at Lake Ray Roberts, or plan a long weekend around one of our many family-friendly festivals. The culture of Denton is shaped by born-here, raised-here business owners, visitors from all over, and weekenders turned into residents. Whatever experience you're looking for, you'll find it in Denton. via discoverdenton.com