Entry No. 38 — the Dallas file — filed under: haunted
HereAfter
HereAfter is a two-floor macabre sanctuary on Denton's downtown square: the ground floor is a retail oddities shop packed with dead-things curiosities, plaster mastodon jaws, and strange jewelry, while the upstairs is a full tattoo studio. The shop recently relocated to 208 W. Oak St in early 2026, cementing its place as one of Denton's most distinctly weird destinations.
The move: Spend an afternoon browsing the downstairs oddities shop together — picking out the strangest objects, debating which curiosity to bring home — then head upstairs to book a consultation for matching or complementary macabre tattoos with one of the artists, making it a memorable keepsake from the date.
📍 Before you go You'll find it right on Denton's downtown courthouse square at 208 W. Oak St — look for the former Painting With a Twist storefront, since HereAfter took over that building in early 2026. The oddities retail lives on the ground floor; the tattoo studio is up the stairs, so wander down before you climb. Park in the square's public lots or street spots and make an afternoon of it: the square is a tight, walkable cluster of bars, record shops, and coffee, so it pairs naturally with a meal or a drink. Tattoos run by appointment, so book a consultation ahead rather than counting on a walk-in.
- 📍 Denton
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 208 W. Oak St, Denton, TX 76201
Hours: Mined 2026-06-07 — confirm current hours before you go.
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Further reading: communityimpact.com · Official site · dentonmainstreet.org
last checked: 2026-06-07