Fort Worth, TX

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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Cowboys and cattle mix with art and culture in this North Texas city with a rich Western heritage.

With its rodeos, cowboys and country music, Fort Worth is called the city “Where the West Begins.” Cowboy culture is a way of life for many residents, but just one part of the city’s appeal. Fort Worth is also a cultural hub featuring museums, theaters, art galleries, ballet and a symphony orchestra.

Fort Worth began as an army outpost and a stop on the Chisholm Trail cattle route from Texas to Kansas. The population grew when the railway arrived in 1876 and increased again with the Texas oil boom in the early 1900s. Today, Fort Worth remains one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

Start your visit with an exploration of the American West in the Stockyards National Historic District. The former livestock market where millions of cattle were sold is one of Fort Worth’s most popular attractions, with cowboy-themed shops, shows, rodeos and restaurants.

Tour the 98-acre (40-hectare) site and visit the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, which honors achievements of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls. Watch daily cattle drives near the Fort Worth Stockyards Visitor Center and reserve a seat at Cowtown Coliseum for a weekend rodeo. Visit the interactive Texas Wild! area at the Fort Worth Zoo.

Enjoy the city’s artistic side. Just west of downtown is the Fort Worth Cultural District, one of the country’s largest art districts. Study works of European masters, such as Michelangelo and Caravaggio, at the Kimbell Art Museum. Appreciate modern and contemporary pieces at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth’s downtown district is a 35-block area that is home to shopping, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and music clubs. Browse Sundance Square, a large plaza with many attractions, including the Bass Performance Hall, the permanent home of Fort Worth's symphony, opera and ballet companies. Less high-brow, but lots of fun, is Billy Bob’s Texas honky-tonk.

Fort Worth is located in North Texas, 32 miles (51 kilometers) west of Dallas, and shares the major Dallas/Fort Worth airport. Enjoy a visit to the city where the West truly begins.

Where to stay in Fort Worth

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Fort Worth Stockyards

Experience this historic district's Western charm with weekend rodeos at Cowtown Coliseum, shopping at M.L. Leddy's boot making company, and various bars and nightclubs. Hop on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for a scenic ride.

Fort Worth Stockyards
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Downtown Fort Worth

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Sundance Square boasts a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere with bars, restaurants, museums, and theaters. Explore attractions like Fort Worth Water Gardens and Bass Performance Hall, while enjoying convenient access to Fort Worth Central Station.

Downtown Fort Worth
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East Arlington

East Arlington is known for its exciting theme parks, and you can see some sights in the area like AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas.

East Arlington
AT&T Stadium

Entertainment District

While visiting Entertainment District, you might make a stop by sights like AT&T Stadium and Choctaw Stadium.

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Central Arlington

4/5(140 area reviews)

While visiting Central Arlington, you might make a stop by sights like College Park Center and Arlington Museum of Art.

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West Morningside

Though West Morningside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Magnolia Avenue and Fort Worth Zoo.

West Morningside
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Loews Arlington

4.5 out of 5
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX
The price is ₩261,497 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
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Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

4 out of 5
1300 Houston Street, Tarrant, Fort Worth, TX
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The price is ₩230,325 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩230,325
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Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Live by Loews, Arlington, TX

Live by Loews, Arlington, TX

4.5 out of 5
1600 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX
The price is ₩275,332 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩275,332
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Aug 28 - Aug 29
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Live by Loews, Arlington, TX
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