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Fort Worth TX



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Fort Worth began life as a U.S. Army outpost on the frontier running through Central Texas. It’s located on the banks of the Trinity River on land that had been hunting ground for Native Americans for generations.

By the late 1800’s Forth Worth became an important trading post for cowboys at the end of the Chisholm Trail before they entered Indian Territory. It grew through railroad expansion and the oil boom in the early 1900’s bringing an abundance of art deco buildings. If you are visiting downtown Fort Worth, don’t forget to look up!


For more on the History of Fort Worth:
historicfortworth.org
fortworthtexas.gov
tshaonline.org



Fort Worth’s Neighborhoods and Districts



Fort Worth’s neighborhoods and districts are vibrant and diverse, each offering its own unique charm and endless things to do. Whether you’re strolling through the historic streets of the Stockyards, enjoying the cultural vibes of the Near Southside, or exploring the trendy shops and eateries in Clearfork, there’s something for everyone in this dynamic city. These are just a few of the places that make Fort Worth feel like home and keep us coming back for more!

  • Stockyards District

    The Fort Worth Stockyards, north of downtown, offer a taste of the old west and the Chisholm Trail at the site of historic cattle drives. The district is filled with restaurants, clubs, gift shops, and attractions such as the twice daily Texas Longhorn cattle drives through the streets, historic reenactments, the Stockyards Museum, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and Billy Bob's, the world's largest country and western music venue. Don’t forget to meet The Herd.


  • Downtown Fort Worth

    Downtown Fort Worth is a walkable downtown area with shopping, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment and parks. It’s the home to Sundance Square and the Fort Worth Water Gardens. Parking is ample and Molly the Trolley offers free transportation around Downtown.


  • Cultural District

    The Cultural District is home to many Fort Worth museums, including the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.


  • Near Southside

    The Near Southside is an urban neighborhood just south of downtown. It’s a casual center for great restaurants, live music venues, breweries, bars, galleries and plenty of artistic endeavors all within walking distance.


  • Camp Bowie District

    Named after a nearby World War I military training camp, much of Camp Bowie Boulevard’s history has been preserved in the buildings and the street still laid with red bricks. Just a short drive from downtown, it is home to many legendary spots in Fort Worth including bakeries, boutiques, eateries and shops.




More things to do:



  • Fort Worth Botanical Garden

    The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a 120-acre botanical garden situated in the cultural district. It is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas and includes walking trails, a rose garden, water features, a Japanese garden, a conservancy, and sculptures.


  • Fort Worth Water Gardens

    The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and relaxing engineering wonder located downtown near the Convention Center. Visitors can meander through this urban plaza featuring three pools of water.


  • Fort Worth Zoo

    The Fort Worth Zoo is a nationally ranked attraction, housing more than 7,000 native and exotic animals. It is home to 68 endangered and threatened species on the state and federal levels. The zoo is well known for being one of only seven zoos in the US to house bonobos. It is one of five locations in the world to house the black and greater one-horned Asian rhinos and is an international leader in Asian elephant conservation.


  • Log Cabin Village

    Log Cabin Village is a living history museum owned and operated by the City of Fort Worth. The Village is dedicated to the preservation of 19th c. folk architecture and frontier life.


  • Fort Worth Nature Center & Reserve

    The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (FWNC&R) is a natural area comprised of forests, prairies, and wetlands allowing you to step back in time and experience what the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex was like in the early 20th century. FWNC&R covers 3,621 acres and includes over 20 miles of hiking trails. You can view many native habitats on a self–guided or staff-guided hike. There is a boardwalk and viewing deck to watch the bison herd.


  • Trinity Trails

    Trinity Trails includes over 100 miles of running, hiking, and biking trails.



    A few of our favorites spots on the trails are:

    • Airfield Falls

      A conservation park and trailhead that sits on the east side of the Naval Air Station JRB. Part of reclaimed WWII military infrastructure, it is now home to important native wildlife and monarch butterflies during their northward migration.

    • The Trailhead at Clearfork

      Located on the riverfront of the Trinity Trails, it offers bike rentals and a cafe with a great outdoor seating area. There is also a wonderful farmers market on Saturday morning.


    • Trinity Park

      The park lies along the Clear Fork of the Trinity River on the near west side of downtown Fort Worth. It is home to The Forest Park Miniature Railroad, a family attraction with roots stretching back to the 1950s. Located in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park, the Forest Park Miniature Railroad offers a five-mile round-trip train ride around the area.


    • Trinity Trails – Biking

      Fort Worth Bike Sharing operates Fort Worth's bike share system with equipment by BCycle. The system has stations across Downtown, the Cultural District, the Trinity Trails, the Stockyards, Near Southside, Near Eastside and on the TCU campus.





Shopping:


Boutiques in the Near Southside, West 7th, TCU, and Camp Bowie districts.