This city grew from a military camp that was established at the end of the Mexican War by General Winfield Scott. The base was named for General William Jenkins Worth who was a contributing factor to the winning of that war. The city became the seat of Tarrant County in 1860 and after the Civil War it became a major shipping and supply depot for cattlemen. Today Fort Worth is one of Texas' major cities and participates in a wide range of industries which include big names like Lochheed Martin, American Airlines and Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
Things to do in Fort Worth
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum
This airline museum is dedicated to C.R. Smith, the "father of American Airlines". Through interactive displays, films, videos and hands-on exhibits visitors can experience the operation of an airline of today and an airline of the past. More than 80 small airlines merged to become American Airways, changed to American Airlines in 1934. Open Tuesday 10am - 7pm; Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday noon - 5pm. Located adjacent to American Airlines Flight Academy at Texas 360 and FAA Road, southwest of Dallas / Fort Worth Airport. Call 817-967-1560 for more information.
Amon Carter Museum
This 190,000 square foot building was recently expanded and now has three times the exhibition space as before. The new space allows four times the amount of work to be displayed. The gallery originally opened to display a collection of Amon G. Carter work, which totaled 400 paintings, drawings and works of sculpture. It gradually expanded to include works from a vast array of artist and eventually an American Photography collection that is one of the largest in the country. Located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard. Call 817-738-1933 for more information.
Arlington Lake
These scenic 2.275 acres of lake are owned and operated by the park. Popular for boating, sailing and skiing plus municipal and commercial parks.
Ball-Eddleman McFarland House
This home is an elegant Victorian residence. Tours on the hour and a fee is charged. Located at 1110 Penn Street. Tours are Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 11am and at noon and 1pm. Weekend tours are available by appointment. Located at 1110 Penn Street. Call 817-332-5875 for more information.
Bass Performance Hall
This performance hall is located in downtown's Sundance Square. The stunning performance hall is a permanent venue for the city's symphony, ballet and opera companies. Broadway style touring productions and special concerts are also staged here. Modeled after select European opera houses, it was selected as one to the top 10 opera houses by Travel & Leisure magazine. Tours are held on Saturday at 10:30am depending on production scheduling. Call 817-212-4325 for more information.
Benbrook Lake
Located on the Clear Lake Fork of the Trinity River you will find this 3,770- acre impoundment. A wide range of facilities are offered for outdoor recreation. Located at Lake Shore Drive just a few miles southwest of Fort Worth.
Billy Bob's Texas
This is the world's largest honky-tonk with a 4,800-square-foot rodeo area, 600 feet of bar rails, a 1,650-square-foot stage for country/Western entertainment, shops, games and restaurants. In the Stockyards National Historic District. Located at 2520 Rodeo Plaza. Open Monday - Saturday 11am - 2am and Sunday noon - 2am. Call 817-624-7117 for more information.
Botanical Garden
A showcase of 150,000 living plants representing 2,500 species is displayed in both formal and natural settings. 10,000-sq.-ft. glass conservatory planted with more than 2,500 tropical plants native to Central and South America. Small waterfalls, ponds, and pathways throughout give visitors an idea what might be encountered in tropics. The Garden Center is open daily 8am - 11pm. The Conservatory is open April - October 10am - 9pm; Saturday 8am - 6pm and Sunday 1 - 6pm. November and March hold the same hours except on Saturday and Sunday when it closes at 4pm. Located at 3220 Botanic Drive. Call 817-871-7686 for more information.
Carswell Golf Club
6520 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX
Casa Mañana Playhouse
This playhouse can be found under a geodesic dome, one of nation's most notable theaters-in-the-round. It offers a great setting for drama, musical comedies and the Casa Manana Children's Playhouse. Call for schedule and tickets. Located at 3101 Lancaster. Call 817-332-2272 for more information.
Casino Beach Golf Academy
7464 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth, TX
Casino Beach Golf Academy
7464 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth, TX
Cattle Raisers Museum
This museum displays the history of the colorful Texas ranching industry using film, photos and cowboy memorabilia. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm. Located at 1301 West 7th Street. Call 817-332-8551 for more information.
Eagle Mountain Lake
Located just north of Fort Worth in Tarrant County.
Eagle Mountain Reservoir
9,200 acres of lake located on the West Fork of the Trinity River for recreation and Fort Worth water supply. All water sports offered here in addition to all recreation facilities. Located twelve miles northwest of Fort Worth.
Fire Station No. 1
This station traces 150 years of Fort Worth city's colorful history. Located at Second & Commerce Streets in downtown Fort Worth. Call for additional information. Open 9am - 8pm daily. Call 817-732-1631 for more information.
Fort Worth Herd
Longhorn cattle drives return to Cowtown. Every morning 15 Texas Longhorn cattle are corralled in the Stockyards National Historic District and driven to the Trinity River's west fork to graze. Professional cowhands greet visitors and give a presentation on the vital role the cattle industry has had on Fort Worth. Open daily at 11:30am and 4pm. Call 817-336-4373 for more information.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History/Omni Theater
This museum hosts traveling and permanent exhibits, 100,000 artifacts and specimens, the Omni Theater showing IMAX films and the Noble Planetarium The Omni Theater's curved screen engulfs viewers' entire field of vision to plunge into remote caves, soar through clouds or visit some of the world's greatest places in big-screen glory. Open Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm; Friday and Saturday 9am - 8pm; Sunday 11:30am - 5:30pm. Call 817-255-9300 for more information.
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
The Greer Island Nature Center has grown from 35-acres to 3,500 acres today. This refuge offers an interpretive center, hiking and self-guided nature trails. A bison herd and white-tailed deer can often be seen roaming around the refuge. Open daily 9am - 5pm. The visitor's center is open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm and Sunday 12pm - 4:30pm. Located at 9601 Fossil Ridge Road. Call 817-237-1111 for more information.
Fort Worth Stockyards Station
There's no place in Texas like Fort Worth's Stockyards Station. Located in the heart of the Stockyards National historic District, Stockyards Station exemplifies Texas by providing a bled of old and new. Call 817-625-9715 for more information.
Fort Worth Zoo
This zoo features mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world and has been selected as one of the top 5 zoos in the nation Featured exhibits include: The African Savannah at the edge of a forest with groups of endangered black and white rhinos, giraffes and African birds in a natural setting. The Koala Outback features koalas, red kangaroo and yellow-footed rock wallabies. Open daily 10am - 5pm Call 817-759-7555 for more information.
Golf Club of Fossil Creek
6520 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX
Golf Club of Fossil Creek
3401 Club Gate Drive, Fort Worth, TX
Grapevine Lake
Camping, picnic areas and boat ramps are all offered at this 7,380-acre reservoir. Located 27 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth.
Heritage Park Boat and Recreation Center
On the south shore of the Trinity River at the confluence of the Clear and West forks, the center offers rental canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, bicycles, and roller blades. Located next to the Tandy Center Parking Lot at 300 North Main Street. Open year round; March - October noon - dusk; weekends 9am - dusk. November - February open weekends 11am to dusk, weather permitting. Call 817-293-4355 for more information.
Ideal Golf Ranch
5151 Mansfield Highway, Fort Worth, TX
Japanese Garden
This enchanting six-acre garden of Oriental design features a pagoda, moon-viewing deck, teahouse and meditation garden amid lush exotic plants. Located in the Cultural District at 3220 Botanic Garden Drive. Open November - March; Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm; April - October 9am - 7pm. Call 817-871-7685 for more information.
Kimbell Art Museum
This museum is based on philanthropist Kay Kimbell's collection of 18th century portraits and old masters. The multimillion-dollar collection now includes works from the prehistoric era to Picasso. Open Tuesday - Thursday and Saturday 10am - 5pm; Friday noon - 8pm; Sunday noon - 5pm. Closed on holidays. Call 817-332-8451 for more information.
Lake Arlington
Located just north of I-20 off Arkansas Lane in Arlington.
Lake Benbrook
Located 10-miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth.
Lake Worth
Located on the West Fork of the Trinity River and entirely in the city of Forth Worth.
Log Cabin Village
This village features seven authentic pioneer homes built during the 1850s where you will also find frontier tools, implements and furnishings. Located in the Cultural District at University Drive and Colonial Parkway in Forest Park. Open Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm; Saturday 10am - 4:30pm; Sunday 1 - 4:30pm. Call 817-926-5881 for more information.
MD Resort
Here visitors can see a true Texas working cattle ranch. Also, children can meet different animals up close in the petting zone. Located in the town of Rhome, off I-35 North and 114 East. Call 817-489-5150 for more information.
Meadowbrook Municipal Golf Course
1815 Jensen Road, Fort Worth, TX
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
This museum features paintings and sculptures by contemporary artists. The new facility, designed by Tadao Ando, was opened in December in 2002 and is the second largest modern art museum in the country. Open Tuesday 10am - 5pm; Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Friday 10am - 8pm; Sunday 11 - 5pm. Located at Darnell Street. Call 817-738-9215 for more information.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
This is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to honoring and documenting the distinguished women of the American West. The museum was designed by David Schwartz and includes a permanent exhibit, traveling collections and a multi-purpose theater. Open Tuesday 10am - 6pm; Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 12 - 5pm. Located at 1720 Gendy Street. Call 817-336-4475 for more information.
Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Course
6400 Pecan Valley Drive, Fort Worth, TX
Pecan Valley Municipal Golf Course North and South Course
3700 Bernie Anderson Avenue, Fort Worth, TX
Rockwood Golf Course
1851 Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth, TX
Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art
This free downtown museum features 60 works from the collection of the late Texas oilman, Sid Richardson, whose favorite artists were Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Located in Sundance Square at 309 Main Street. Open Tuesday - Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Thursday - Friday 10am - 8pm; Saturday 11am - 8pm. Closed on holidays. Call 817-332-6554 for more information.
Stockyards Collection & Museum
This museum features photos and memorabilia from the early stockyard days. Sections of the museum includes the Swift and Armour packing companies, a small railroad display and a women's area that features the crown and scepter from the 1920 Stock Show Queen and quilt made from satin costumes female performers wore in 1936. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm. Located at 131 East Exchange Avenue. Call 817-625-5082 for more information.
Stockyards National Historic District
Feel of the Old West is recaptured along Exchange Avenue on the city's North Side. Renovated Western-style stores and restaurants front traditional boardwalks. In season, Old West Amusement Park features a 1930s cowboy carousel. The White Elephant Saloon features live country music nightly. Located at 130 East Exchange Avenue. Call 817-624-4741 for more information.
Sundance Square Downtown Entertainment District
This area was named for the Sundance Kid, who along with Butch Cassidy once hid out in Cowtown. The 14-block area features cinemas, dining, live theaters, art galleries, museums and exciting nightlife. Bounded by Second, Fifth, Calhoun, and Throckmorton Streets. Located downtown. Located at 420 Throckmorton Street. Call 817-255-5700 for more information.
Sycamore Creek Golf Course
401 Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX
Tandy Archaeological Museum, A. Webb Roberts Library
Located on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Archaeological items from the Holy Land including artifacts uncovered at Tel Batash-Timnah can be seen here along with interpretation of early Biblical periods. Located at 2001 West Seminary Drive. Call for hours as they change throughout the year. Call 817-923-1921 for more information.
Tarantula Railroad
This beautifully restored steam excursion train makes daily round-trips between Grapevine and Fort Worth's Stockyards Station. While in Fort Worth, the Tarantula makes a cross-city excursion to the city's south side along a ten-mile course to Eighth Avenue. Ticket office in Stockyards Station at 140 East Exchange Avenue. Call 817-625-7245 for more information.
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
The museum honors 32 Texas cowboys and cowgirls who have excelled in their careers. More than 30 exhibits showcase memorabilia on each inductee and features a continuously running video. Located at the Horse and Mule Barns on East Exchange Avenue. Call 817-626-7131 for more information.
Texas Motor Speedway
This sports complex is the second largest facility of its kind in the country, allowing the speedway to host both Indy-style racing and NASCAR Winston Cup stock cars. There are more than 150,000 permanent seats and 194 skybox VIP suites. Located in north Fort Worth at I-35W and Texas 114. Call 817-215-8500 for more information.
Texas Trail of Fame
Set in the sidewalks and other public walkways throughout the Stockyards National Historic District, the Texas Trail of Fame features 1,500 bronze inlaid markers honoring men, women and groups who have made significant contributions to the Western way of life. Honorees include Will Rogers, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
Thistle Hill
This is the last surviving mansion of the cattle baron era, restored to its 1910 appearance. Located at 1509 Pennsylvania. Open Monday - Friday at 11am, noon, 1pm and 2pm; Sunday 1 - 4pm. Closed on Saturday. Call 817-336-1212 for more information.
Timber View Golf Course
4508 East Enron Road, Fort Worth, TX
Vintage Flying Museum
This non-profit antique restoration facility at Meacham Airport literally builds museums that fly. The museum also features vintage planes, land vehicles and support equipment that boast proudly of their days in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Open Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday noon - 5pm or weekday tours by appointment. Call 817-624-1935 for more information.
Visitor Centers
The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau operates visitor centers offering abundant details about local events, dining, accommodations and points of interest. Located at the information center at 415 Throckmorton in the historic Sanger Building in Sundance Square. Open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 4pm; in the Cultural District at 3401 W. Lancaster Avenue open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday noon - 4pm. Also located in Stockyard National Historic District at 130 East Exchange Avenue open Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm; Saturday 9am - 6pm; Sunday noon - 5pm. Call 214-693-5915 for more information.
Walking Tours
Tours of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District are conducted daily from 11am - 4pm from the Stockyards Visitors Center and includes stops at the Live Stock Exchange Building, Cowtown Coliseum, Stockyards Station and more. There is also a walking tour of the historic areas of Fort Worth. Call 214-693-5915 for more information.
Water Gardens
This spectacular park features water in all its aspects; sparkling, gurgling, bubbling, flowing, sprinkling, pouring, channeling and cascading. Water runs 10am - 10pm. Located adjacent to the convention downtown.
Will Rogers Memorial Center
This complex is the site of Fort Worth's Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. There is a mounted statue of Will Rogers, the famous cowboy humorist, on the entrance to the grounds. Located in the Cultural District at Amon Carter Square. Call 817-871-8150 for more information.
Worth Lake
3,560 acres located in northwest Fort Worth is noted for scenic vistas along Meandering Drive, which wanders nearly all around the lake. Popular for recreation sports. City parks and picnic areas edge the shoreline. The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge are located here.
Z Boaz Golf Course
3420 Lackland Road, Fort Worth, TX
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