Denton’s best local businesses

The 237 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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237 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants90 places · newest: Hardee's, Sep 17
• 02Beauty6 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 11
• 03Shopping12 places · newest: Cato Fashions, Sep 11
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Carroll Park Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife21 places · newest: Harrington Raceway & Casino, Sep 17
• 06Bakeries & Sweets26 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 17
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage15 places · newest: Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center, Sep 11
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Inner Harmony Retreat, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture16 places · newest: Academy Art Museum, Sep 11
• 10Home & Garden10 places · newest: Ashley Store, Sep 11
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Baltimore Music Company, Jul 21
• 12Sporting Goods4 places · newest: H & H Outdoors, Aug 2
• 13Services3 places · newest: Staples, Sep 11
• 14Pets3 places · newest: Petco, Sep 11
• 15Cafes3 places · newest: Dunkin', Sep 11

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Eager Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Eager Park is a three-block, 5.5-acre community green with a playground, open lawns, a fountain, and an amphitheater, perfect for breezy…

  1044 N Durham St (Baltimore) · scienceparkjohnshopkins.net ↗

• West Shore Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Need a quick harbor reset that doubles as kid energy management? West Shore Park delivers splash-pad joy, tree-shaded benches, and a big…

  401 Light St (Baltimore) · waterfrontpartnership.org ↗

• Hunters Tavern

  Other

  Elevated American fare served in a classy setting with a patio at the circa-1940s Tidewater Inn.

  101 E Dover St (Easton) · tidewaterinn.com ↗

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