Area Information Denton County is located in north central Texas, covering 911 square miles. It was formed by the Texas legislature in 1846. An area rich in pioneer history, it borders Dallas and Tarrant counties on the south and Cooke and Grayson counties on the north. The city of Denton has served as the county seat since 1857. Aubrey, Pilot Point, Sanger, and the surrounding areas offer residents a quiet, small town atmosphere with the advantage of easy access to big city amenities. The Aubrey area is 12 miles northeast of the city of Denton on US Hwy 377. The city of Denton and surrounding areas are conveniently located for easy access to the DFW Airport and the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex by East and West Interstate 35. A quick trip east on US Hwy 380 and connecting with State Hwy 289 south takes you into Plano and North Dallas. The North Dallas Tollway, which presently connects North Plano to downtown Dallas and the Dallas Market Center, is being extended to connect with US Hwy 380.  Shopping & Culture . . . The Aubrey area is conveniently located for easy access to a wide variety of shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions. Nearby Denton's historic Denton County Courthouse houses the Historical Museum with exhibits ranging from Denton County history and Old West artifacts to American pressed blue glass. The TWU campus exhibit, Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas, displays inaugural gowns of wives of presidents of the Republic of Texas and state governors. Nearby Grapevine's Main Street is filled with sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A walking tour is the perfect way to see the sites. Or catch the Tarantula Railroad train for a trip to the historical Ft. Worth Stockyards. A quick trip down I-35 W to Ft. Worth and its Culture District nets the visitor a variety of entertainment. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Botanical Gardens, and the Ft. Worth Zoo, all within a hop, skip, and a jump of each other, can pack a punch to any family trip. These are just a few of the treats at your fingertips. Head east to Dallas and catch the Cotton Bowl and the many museums at Fair Park. The West End Historic District, the Arts District, the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and J.F.K. Memorial are a small sampling of the places to visit. Events . . . Aubrey - Annual Peanut Festival, Denton - Jazz Festival, Denton County Fair, Grapevine - Grapefest, Fort Worth - Annual Stock Show and Southwestern Exposition, OctoberFest, Pioneer Days, May Fest and the Cowtown Rodeo, Dallas - Mesquite Championship Rodeo, Texas State Fair and Ft. Worth - Annual Stockyard Rodeo |Home| |About Us| |Area Info| |Selling Hints| |Links| |Contact Us|