2. Greenville, TX 90-minutes from Denton
The town features unique shops, delicious food options, and an award winning winery. Greenville features many historical homes and buildings. The town is a great place to take in the arts - boasting a strong music scene, including the Dallas Symphony, as well as live entertainment venues. Several annual events and festivals help make Greenville a great day trip destination year-round.
Day Trip$
by Austin, Peer Mentor
Day trips can be a great experience for those that want to travel, but are on a budget. Here are several day trip destinations with a short drive from Denton!
1. Athens, TX 2 hours from Denton
Athens offers small town hospitality and opportunities to explore the outdoors. The town is pedestrian friendly and easy to explore on foot. The downtown features many interesting shops and galleries. The weekend farmer’s market features local produce and homemade products. The town hosts a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. One of the most popular of Athens attractions is the Athens Scuba Park, which allows visitors the unique opportunity to scuba dive in the town’s clear water lake.
3. Turner Falls State Park, OK 90-minutes from Denton
Home to the largest waterfall in Oklahoma, Turner Falls State Park is a quick and easy drive to escape campus and enjoy the outdoors. Hiking trails lead visitors past interesting caves, along streams, and through the Arbuckle Mountains. Wildlife sightings are common. There are several natural swimming areas, sandy beaches with bath houses, and picnic areas. The park features several concession stands. If a day trip isn’t long enough, the park offers campsites as well as cabin rentals and screened-in shelters.
4. Lake Texoma, Tx 90-minutes from Denton
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir north of Denton, with well developed recreation facilities. There are two state parks and fifty-four other parks surrounding the lake. Twelve marinas provide water access and services. Camping opportunities abound at the lake’s many campgrounds. In addition to the activities happening on the water, the area surrounding the lake has miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, biking, and more.
CAMPUS RESOURCE: UNT Outdoor Pursuits Program
The Outdoor Pursuits program provides organized opportunities for adventure and challenge. The adventure trips program is designed to prepare, educate and lead the UNT community on high quality outdoor recreation excursions. Free clinics are designed to provide expert on-site instruction in the fundamental skills necessary for safety and fun in the outdoors. The Outdoor Pursuits Center also rents premium outdoor equipment for you to use on your next outdoor adventure. http://recsports.unt.edu/outdoor