Texas Woman's University, Denton

Name: Texas Woman's University
Address: Denton, United States

#18 among attractions in Denton

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Texas Woman's University is a public co-educational university system in Denton, Texas, with two health science center focused campuses in Dallas and Houston. While TWU has been fully co-educational since 1994, it is the largest state-supported university primarily for women in the United States. In May 2021, Governor Abbott signed a bill which transformed Texas Woman's University into the State of Texas's newest system. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 60 areas of study across six colleges. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 33°13'38"N, 97°7'40"W

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Texas Woman's University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lucky Lou's, Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square, Pioneer Woman, Denton Community Theatre.

1.3 miSW
Nightlife
Lucky Lou's, Denton
35 min walk • Lucky Lou's is a bar located in the college town of Denton, Texas. Opened in 1996, Lou's established itself as popular bar in the area. Lou's has three separate bar serving areas, foosball tables, arcade games and pool tables. There is a large outdoor patio area that faces out to the Fry Street area.
0.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square, Denton
23 min walk • The Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square is the former courthouse of Denton County located in the county seat Denton, Texas. The Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square was constructed in 1896. In addition to county offices, the "Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum" also calls it home.
~1470 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Woman, Denton
8 min walk • The Pioneer Woman statue is a work created by sculptor Leo Friedlander. It is located at the Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, United States, and was commissioned as part of the Texas Centenary celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico.
0.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Denton Community Theatre, Denton
24 min walk • The Denton Community Theatre was a local theatre company located in Denton, Texas in the United States. It serves as one of the oldest community theatres in the North Texas area having been in existence since 1969. It is located at the historic Campus Theatre on West Hickory Street.
~980 ftN
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Little Chapel in the Woods, Denton
5 min walk • The Little Chapel-in-the-Woods is the campus chapel at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.
1.3 miE
Park
Shiloh Field Community Garden, Denton
33 min walk • Shiloh Field Community Garden is a community garden in Denton, Texas that grows produce for local food pantries and charities. At 14.5 acres, it is considered the largest community garden in the United States by the American Community Garden Association.
~1060 ftN
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Guinn Hall, Denton
6 min walk • Guinn Hall is an American residence hall at Texas Woman's University, and is the tallest building in Denton, Texas. Named for the 6th president of Texas Woman's University the co-ed dormitory faces University Avenue.
~840 ftN
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Stark Hall, Denton
5 min walk • Stark Hall is an American residence hall at Texas Woman's University, and was the tallest building in Denton, Texas until the completion of the adjacent Guinn Hall Traditionally single-sex, in fall 2016, it became co-educational and houses first year and sophomore students only.
0.9 miSW
33°12'54"N • 97°8'2"W
UNT on the Square, Denton
24 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.7 miNE
33°13'57"N • 97°7'0"W
University Lanes, Denton
19 min walk • Bowling alley, Universities and schools
0.9 miS
33°12'54"N • 97°7'56"W
Downtown Mini Mall, Denton
23 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Texas Woman's University?

Nearby attractions include Stark Hall, Denton (5 min walk), Little Chapel in the Woods, Denton (5 min walk), Guinn Hall, Denton (6 min walk), Pioneer Woman, Denton (8 min walk).

How to get to Texas Woman's University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Texas Woman's University:

Train

Downtown Denton Transit Center (24 min walk)

Bus

Oak at Fry • Lines: Dp-141 (34 min walk)
University of North Texas University Union Trasfer Center (40 min walk)