A website called Apartment Therapy has compiled a list of the 24 Coolest Suburbs in America (because 25 would be too lame- duh).
DFW is fortunate to have two cities make the cut: Arlington and Denton. While both towns have their own claims to fame, they also share many similarities.
- College Campuses
- Music Scenes
- Sporting Events
- Theme Parks/Fairs
- Craft Breweries
- Celebrities
- Local Markets
- Family-friendly Activities
Here's what Apartment Therapy had to say about the Metroplex standouts.
"Denton, Texas is like 'Cheers'. It’s a small city where everybody knows your name. It’s a suburb with an immense sense of pride, where locals sport “I Heart Denton” bumper stickers on their cars and wear t-shirts emblazoned with hometown pride.
We’ve been named on the Top 100 Best Places to Live, and we have a thriving downtown community, arts community, and music scene. Pizza joints host experimental musicians in their basements and wine bars tout award-winning jazz musicians on weeknights. Our downtown, which has family-owned small businesses lining our Courthouse Square Historic District, has won awards for being one of America’s best main streets. Denton is a growing community that’s finding itself. With new restaurants and bars popping up over the last few years, continued growth downtown and beyond, it feels more and like you can stay in the city and not venture out much."
"Arlington, Texas is situated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and a hotspot for thrill seekers, sports fans, and intellectuals alike. From Six Flags Over Texas and AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys) to the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame, Arlington has something for both residents and visitors. The city has dozens of parks and trails for running and playing, as well as great restaurants for enjoying all types of cuisine. The downtown is undergoing a large renovation project. Although there are dozens of 'Arlingtons' dotting the map nationwide, Arlington, Texas, earns the Class of 2019 Superlative of “Most Popular” in Apartment Therapy’s book. It holds the top spot as the most searched 'burb, according to data provided by Google. The suburb is also home to three professional sports teams and boasts affordable housing."
So, regardless of where you live in North Texas, you might wanna plan a weekend trip to one the "Coolest Suburbs" in the area.
*Sybil Summers is on ALT 103.7 10am-3pm. She can be found on all social media @sybil1037*
