Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Denton

"Anyone willing to travel a bit further for some natural beauty will be rewarded by this 200-acre park, 20 minutes away in Plano. At Arbor Hills there’s a trail system adding up to about nine miles, including three miles that are paved. The park is broken down into three main habitats: Blackland Prairie, Riparian Forest and Upland Forest, sustaining birds like woodpeckers, herons, owls and turkey vultures, as well as coyotes, deer, bobcats and several snake species."

"Nestled on the edge of western Plano, the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is popular with families. Follow the trails along the creek, ride bikes, wander through the wildflower pasture or stop for lunch at one of the picnic tables located in the 200-acre park. 6701 W Parker Rd.Plano, TX 75093"

"Arbor Hills Nature Preserve(6701 W. Parker Road, Plano 75093) One of my favorites. Paved trails, unpaved nature trails, 200 acres of creeks, paths, and open spaces. You can easily forget you are just a couple miles from the Dallas Tollway."

"Explore what Blackland Prairie life was like in Texas during the late 19th/early 20th century at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. With 10,000 objects and archival materials, revolving exhibits showcasing day-to-day life during that time, and plenty of interactive activities for people of all ages, this museum is a great way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern Texas and soak in a simpler time. Photo By: The Heritage Farmstead Museum via Facebook"

"About 20 miles north of Dallas, Heritage Farmstead is a 4.5 acre living history museum. My daughter always said history is boring — until I took her to Colonial Williamsburg. Living history museums bring history to life for kids."

"Built in 1891, the Heritage Farmstead is an active farm that will take you and you back in time. It is a living history site where you can experience life on the Texas Blackland Prairie in the 19th century."

"This Chik-Fil-A lookalike certainly exceeds its fast-food counterpart. At SuperChix, a Yum! Brands concept, the chicken is impossibly crisp, the fries are fresh and salty, and the housemade custards are just the cherry on top. You’ll spend a few more minutes here than at Chik-Fil-A, but the rewards will be oh so worth it."

"This small chain of chicken-focused restaurants has everything kids want: chicken fingers, fries, frozen custard and some space for the little ones to play."

"Great American Cookie & Marble Slab Creamery (2701 Heritage Trace Pkwy)"

"University Park & North DallasBefore we even get into the frosty goods, let’s tip our paper soda-jerk hats to this feel-good ice cream joint because they provide employment to people with special needs. With about three dozen (and counting) flavors in their frozen arsenal, Howdy Homemade can scratch your ice cream itch with out-of-this-world options such as Dr Pepper chocolate chip, cold brew, cinnamon roll, avocado, Hot Tamales, and Chocolate As All Get Out. And if you have a special occasion coming up, a custom cake with endless flavor combos is the way to go.How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating."

"Howdy Homemade not only has one of the best ice creams in Dallas but also the best mission. They put people first before ice cream by one simple vision – to see and realize the potential of everyone. Owner and founder, Tom Landis, trains and employs people with down syndrome and autism."

"This University Park modern ice cream parlor is known for its awesome tasting ice cream, as well as for employing people with special needs. An overall feel good ice cream shop, Howdy serves about 36 ice cream flavors and six sorbets. The most popular is the Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip."