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Things to do in Fort Worth
When you think of Texas, whatever comes to mind is what you’ll find in Fort Worth – from cowboys and rodeos to skyscrapers and big business. A city as proud of its southwestern heritage as its remarkable feats in modern society, from huge cattle drives and classic saloons to architectural landmarks like Fort Worth Water Gardens downtown, world-class arts organizations and festivals like the massive Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival or the very impressive Bass Performance Hall; Fort Worth is every bit a big city and small southwestern town all-in-one. Some of the city’s biggest attractions include the huge theme park Six Flags Over Texas, the Stockyards shopping district, Billy Bob’s Texas (the “world’s largest honky tonk”), and Amon G. Carter Stadium – home to the TCU Horned Frogs. With over 703,000 residents, this city has a lot of everything!
Attractions and Sights
Fort Worth Zoo is home to more than 5000 animals and is one of the most popular zoos in the US.
Six Flags Over Texas is a huge theme park and tourist attraction in Fort Worth.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a well-known attraction and a welcome break from city life.
Landmarks
Fort Worth Water Gardens is an urban park downtown, centered around a huge sunken water fountain.
Shopping
Sundance Square is a large shopping and entertainment district in downtown Fort Worth.
Fort Worth's historic Stockyards district is a great place for shopping, good food and more.
Festivals and Events
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival is a four-day festival of visual arts, live entertainment, great food and more.
Jazz by the Boulevard is Fort Worth's jazz festivals, bringing in names like Parliament/Funkadelic, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Buddy Guy, and many more.
Arts and Entertainment
Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is home to a moderate but important collection of works by Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt and more.
Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth is home to the Fort Worth Symphony, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera and more.
Nightlife
Sundance Square is a large entertainment and shopping district in downtown Fort Worth.
Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth combines live music, a huge dance floor, live bull riding and a huge gift store all in one.
Convention Centers
Fort Worth Convention Center is the city's main convention and meeting facility.
Arenas and Stadiums
LaGrave Field is home to the Fort Worth Cats American Association baseball team.
NYTEX Sports Centre in Fort Worth is home to the Texas Brahmas of the Central Hockey League.
Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth is home to the TCU Horned Frogs of the NCAA.
Food and Drink
Reata Restaurant is one of Fort Worth's best-known and tastiest diners, serving Southwestern food.