Where to Stay

A comfortable home base

We'd love for our guests to stay together, so we've reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Denton — about a 25–30 minute drive from the venue. The two other Denton hotels below are lovely alternatives. Either way, we'd suggest booking early.

Our Room Block

Hampton Inn & Suites Denton

Discounted guest rate · ~25 min to venue

A consistently well-reviewed hotel — clean, quiet rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, and a generous hot breakfast. We've blocked rooms here at a special rate so everyone can stay in one place. When you book, simply ask for our room block:

“S And R Adventure”

Book directly into our room block with the button below, or call the hotel and mention the “S And R Adventure” block to receive the discounted guest rate.

Other nearby options

Hilton

Embassy Suites Denton

Convention Center · ~25 min to venue

A polished all-suite hotel with a free cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly reception. Spacious two-room suites — lovely for families.

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Hilton

Home2 Suites Denton

All-suite · ~25 min to venue

Modern suites with kitchenettes, free breakfast, and an indoor saltwater pool. Pet-friendly and great if you're staying a few nights.

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Things to Do

Make a little trip of it

The venue is wonderfully tucked away, so we've gathered a few ways to fill a free afternoon — from right around the corner all the way to downtown Dallas.

Near the venue

The Outdoors

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Hiking and biking trails, swimming beaches, fishing and boating on a beautiful lake — a lovely way to spend a morning.

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Entertainment

WinStar World Casino

One of the world's largest casinos — live concerts, golf, and dozens of restaurants — about 20 minutes north in Thackerville.

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Small-town Charm

Historic Gainesville

A walkable downtown of antique shops and cafés, the Morton Museum, and the Frank Buck Zoo, home to 130-plus animals.

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In Denton

Historic Heart

Courthouse-on-the-Square

Denton's charming square — antique shops, ice cream, great restaurants, and bars with live music most nights of the week.

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A Hidden Gem

Little Chapel-in-the-Woods

A storybook chapel on the TWU campus, often named one of the most beautiful buildings in all of Texas.

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Sip & Listen

Wineries & Live Music

Denton's celebrated music scene plus nearby vineyards make for an easy, relaxed afternoon or evening out.

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A day in Dallas

Gardens

Dallas Arboretum

Sixty-six acres of gardens along White Rock Lake — especially gorgeous in early September.

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History

The Sixth Floor Museum

The story of President Kennedy at Dealey Plaza, told in the very building where history unfolded.

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Eat & Wander

Klyde Warren & Bishop Arts

A lively park built over the freeway downtown, plus the boutiques and restaurants of the Bishop Arts District.

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