Things to Do in Argyle, TX
Argyle, part of Denton county, is a family-friendly town with a farmlike atmosphere, allowing residents to enjoy the best of country living with the luxury of high-end shops, dining, and entertainment nearby in Denton and Fort Worth. Argyle boasts good schools, excellent teachers, and a top-ranked school district. The city continues to expand, offering local events and new community development opportunities. These are the best ways to spend your free time in and around Argyle.
Football
Catching a game, whether collegiate or high school ball, is one of the most significant ways to kick off the end of the week and support the community. Traveling to local campuses for an action-packed game or venturing to the AT&T Stadium to celebrate Texas’s favorite team in the National Football League, the Dallas Cowboys, is always an option for participating in the excitement of live football in this region.
Texas Motor Speedway
Hosting events like NASCAR racing, NTT INDYCAR, the Texas driving experience, speedway club, festivals, car shows, and more, this race track is an exhilarating experience. Pre-race concerts get crowds pumping before the vibrations from speeding race cars hit stadium seats.
Golf
Denton Country Club is one of the peak luxuries in this city and was ranked the best first-class, exclusive country club in 2021. This course presents an impressive history and offers various amenities to its members. Joining this club comes with access to an aquatic facility, fitness center, tennis, private social gatherings, and formal dining.
Clear Creek Nature Center
Close to home and full of native wildlife, this area of land managed by the city of Denton will take you on a grand educational adventure. Over two thousand acres of natural habitat are available to scale and observe on foot. Hike and bike trails allow sharing of the land alongside majestic herons and other musical birds flitting in the sun. The center also offers workshops to get hands-on and learn about sustainable living with composting, rainwater harvesting, and gardening classes.
Shooting Range
Head to 407 Gun Club for a high-quality indoor shooting experience in the Dallas, Fort Worth region. This private club is for members only with luxury suites and custom designs boasting fifty and hundred-yard lanes in a climate-controlled environment. Date nights are scheduled each month by reservation, and dinner is provided at the end of shooting sessions, along with an awesome t-shirt to remind you of your time with your special partner in crime.
Fun on the water
Known as one of the largest lakes in North Texas, Lake Lewisville provides endless hours of boating, skiing, splashing, floating, and relaxing on the water. There are many opportunities to enjoy fun in the sun at this reservoir in town. Bluet SUP offers stand-up paddleboarding, kayaks, and canoes for rent and hosts various events on the water.
Animal attractions
Rural living presents the best climate and terrain to care for horses. In Argyle, there are several ranches with the opportunity to take lessons or volunteer your time to animals needing companionship and exercise. There are various ranches for horseback riding lessons, trails available for organized rides, and the chance to survey the land and observe the pure beauty of the Texas countryside.
Equestrian opportunities in the area:
- Touch of Chrome Trail Rides
- CJ’s Legacy Ranch
- The J Ranch
- Marshall Creek Ranch
- Flower Mound Farm
The Fort Worth Zoo is not too far down the road and provides exceptional animal viewing opportunities. The facility holds events and offers great ways to come together in the community to support the conservation, restoration, and education of the animals that keep life interesting.
Shopping
One of the best parts of country living is traveling out to face the hustle and bustle of shoppers and returning home to the calm and quiet confines of your domain after. In town, the opportunity to shop in one of the most magnificently preserved structures in the city is possible when visiting the Historic Meadows Building. Designed in 1919 and serving as a town shopping district, the building now stands with antiques, eclectic decor, and gifts available at Gypsy Caravan.
Downtown Denton
Unique boutiques and shops offer a great way to spend time any day just minutes away. Denton Square is another historical landmark in the area that offers unique dining options and quick stops to relax and quench your thirst while browsing this trendy shopping space.
Stores in this location include:
- Bella Designs
- Art Glass Ensembles
- Atomic Candy
- Bearded Monk
- Chrysalis Clothing Gallery
- Juliet’s Jewels
- Patchouli Joe’s Books & Indulgences
Fort Worth Tanger Outlets
A bit further down the road, a premium outlet mall with luxury brands and upscale shops provides an opportunity to shop for desired items with dining and entertainment woven into the design of this venue. Stores in this location include:
- Kate Spade
- Lululemon
- Athletica
- Nike
- Polo Ralph Loren
- Michael Kors
- Ann Taylor
- Cole Haan
- Sperry
Argyle Arbor Day
Every year the city of Argyle participates in a community tree-planting event. Applications are available with a tree donation to each household for this day in celebration of the conservation, restoration, and glorification of Argyle.
Holiday events
With the start of cooler temperatures, Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch kicks off the first of many community celebrations to welcome the holidays. With BBQ hot off the grill, a haybale maze, trailer rides, and pumpkins, big and small, this venue is a great place to take the family. Their pumpkin patch is open from the beginning of October to the end of the month. After Thanksgiving, they begin their Christmas in the Country festivities with a great selection of Christmas trees for the community.
Other Holiday events around town include:
- A Touch of Rust The Holiday Event
- Holiday off The Square
- Fort Worth Parade of Lights
- Fellowship at the Ranch Christmas Music
- Speedway Candy Cane Classic
If you are in the market for Argyle luxury homes for sale or looking to
relocate, or you just moved and searching for things to do, Darla Chapman Ripley is available to show you around. She prides herself on fostering close relationships with her clients and knows the area well.
Contact Darla today to learn more about the charm and southern lifestyle Argyle has to offer.
