Carrollton (Texas)

The easiest way to get around is by car. Carrollton is also part of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which has a fairly decent amount of bus routes. The buses are considered clean and safe. The majority of residents do not use mass transit, and they would not be able to tell you how to get somewhere by bus. Uber and Lyft ride sharing services are available in the area. Carrollton also has a large network of hike and bike paths to get around the general area.

• 🌍 Historic Downtown Carrollton (Main Street at S Broadway Street, DART Bus #400, Green Line Downtown Carrollton Station). A very neat place to visit 
• 🌍 A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, 1509 N. Perry Road (North of N. Perry Road and Belt Line. DART Bus #402 and #403.), ☏ +1 972-466-6380. Tours Tu-Th and Sa at 11AM and 1PM by appointment only. The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum offers a glimpse of life as it was in north central Texas at the turn of the 20th Century. Designated a historic landmark in 1977 by the Texas Historical Commission. (updated Feb 2021)

• 🌍 Russian Banya, 2515 E Rosemeade Pkwy (NW corner of Rosemeade Pkwy and Marsh Ln. DART Bus #534.), ☏ +1 469-289-0350. Tu-F noon-10PM, Sa Su 10AM-10PM. A traditional Russian banya (sauna). This is basically the only one of its kind in area. The sauna provides a consistent "wet heat". Along with the sauna there is a traditional Finnish sauna for a "dry heat", a Turkish steam room, an authentic Russian restaurant, venik massages, an ice-cold plunge pool, and cleansing showers for a complete relaxation experience. 
• 🌍 Spa Castle, 1020 Raiford Rd (At Old Denton and Raiford Rd. DART Bus #531), ☏ +1 972-446-6800. Open 24 hours. Upscale Asian spa resort offering hot tubs, steam room, several types of dry saunas, outdoor pool, lounge area, restaurant and hotel. Massage services also available. (updated Feb 2017)
• 🌍 City Night KTV (City Night Cafe & KTV), 2528 Old Denton Rd #150 (SE corner of Old Denton Rd and Trinity Mill, in lot behind 99 Ranch Market, DART Bus #536), ☏ +1 972-323-7991. Every day 5PM-2AM. Karaoke system with individual rooms. Their system supports English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Their library has over 160,000 songs which are periodically updated. Full service bar also available. (updated Feb 2017)

• 🌍 Blooms Candy & Soda Pop Shop, 1106 W Main St (On Main between Broadway and Elm. DART Bus #400, Green Line Downtown Carrollton Station), ☏ +1 972-416-5230. M-W 10AM - 8PMish, Th-Sa 10AM - 9PMish, Su 11AM - 8PMish. Whimsical, retro candy & soda store with a huge selection that includes taffy, bulk sweets & gifts. (updated Feb 2017)
• 🌍 Kinokuniya Bookstore, 2540 Old Denton Rd #114 (SE corner of Old Denton Rd and Trinity Mills. DART Bus #536), ☏ +1 214-731-6800. Every day 11AM-8PM. Japanese-based retailer known for its collection of Asian books & magazines, plus DVDs & stationery. Browse a wide variety of anime books, toys, and Studio Ghibli merchandise. (updated Feb 2017)

• 🌍 Kung Fu Tea, 2540 Old Denton Rd #122 (SE corner of Old Denton Rd and Trinity Mills. DART Bus #536), ☏ +1 972-446-9294. Every day 11AM-10PM. Bubble tea specialist with a selection of other hot & cold drinks, including coffee & slushes. (updated Feb 2017)
• 🌍 Möge Tee Carrollton, 1016 W Trinity Mills Rd #100 (NW corner of Old Denton Rd and Trinity Mills Rd in the long thin building facing the freeway. DART Bus #536), ☏ +1 972-245-4440. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F-Sa 11AM-10PM. Bubble tea operation. 

Carrollton is a mostly residential community, and considered a relatively safe place to be even at night. Obviously you should take care and be aware when walking alone outside at night, however should the need arise the Carrollton police are polite and plentiful.

Take I-35 north about 20 miles to Denton, which is home to the University of North Texas and to the Texas Women's University. There is a lively music scene, centered on the old courthouse square downtown, which is surrounded by restaurants, some bars, and several shops. Easy parking.