Fort Worth, TX

Travel Guide

Sundance Square featuring a skyscraper
Fort Worth which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture
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Fort Worth showing night scenes, a high rise building and a city
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

Fort Worth Stockyards showing a small town or village and signage

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
Sundance Square featuring a skyscraper

Downtown Fort Worth

4.5/5(989 area reviews)

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
AT&T Stadium

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.

Entertainment District
Kimbell Art Museum which includes interior views as well as a small group of people

Fort Worth Cultural District

Fort Worth Cultural District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Will Rogers Coliseum and Will Rogers Memorial Center.

Fort Worth Cultural District
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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.

Central Arlington
Loews Arlington

Loews Arlington

4.5 out of 5
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX
The price is ₩287,689 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
₩287,689
₩340,073 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,481 reviews)
"The views , the clean hotel , smooth elevator , usage of brother hotel , convenience."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Loews Arlington
Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

4 out of 5
1300 Houston Street, Tarrant, Fort Worth, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩254,749 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
₩254,749
₩308,570 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Fort Worth. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,880 reviews)
"Love you guys"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District

Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District

3 out of 5
2451 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX
The price is ₩104,614 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
₩104,614
₩125,328 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,295 reviews)
"My stay here is always clean, comfortable, and accommodating."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Dallas Arlington Entertainment District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mint House Fort Worth – Cultural District

Mint House Fort Worth – Cultural District

4 out of 5
816 Matisse Dr, Fort Worth, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Fort Worth. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Will Rogers Coliseum and Dickies ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
"Great spot, clean and convenient. I would give it a 5/5 if the window coverings were effective. Lots of light coming in with city lights beaming in all night long."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Mint House Fort Worth – Cultural District
stayAPT Suites Fort Worth-Fossil Creek

stayAPT Suites Fort Worth-Fossil Creek

3.5 out of 5
3525 Tanacross Dr, Fort Worth, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Fort Worth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Billy Bob's Texas ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"Awesome place"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

stayAPT Suites Fort Worth-Fossil Creek
InTown Suites Extended Stay Arlington TX - Six Flags

InTown Suites Extended Stay Arlington TX - Six Flags

2.5 out of 5
2211 North Collins St, Arlington, TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy laundry facilities, premium TV channels, and housekeeping. Popular attractions AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas ...
7.2/10 Good! (17 reviews)
"Nice treatment, especially the receptionist. Good cleanliness."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

InTown Suites Extended Stay Arlington TX - Six Flags
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Fort Worth

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

All around great experience thank you

5/5 - Excellent

Mrs.

I love this area. It is really growing. I love the proximity to I35 and SH114. Everything you need is close by.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love the small town feel you get being in FTW.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best experience i had , my home away from home

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Lots of construction down town area and I30 entrance is unmarked.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I like Fort Worth I didn’t like the hotel it was absolutely horrible

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