Things You'll Need:
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Visitor information and coupons
- Area maps
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Step 1
Gather information about Ft. Worth prior to your visit. A terrific resource for visitor information is the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau which provides data on accommodations, attractions, shopping, dining, nightlife and more. The Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau's website (see Resources) offers online coupons, downloadable area and walking maps, major attraction details, and an online form to request a free print visitors guide by mail, as well as a sign-up form for e-newsletters offering information and special offers.
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Step 2
Plan your visit to Fort Worth around major annual events and festivals. Events held annually in Fort Worth include the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in January, the Cowtown Goes Green Stockyards Parade in March, the Main Street Arts Festival in April, fantastic 4th of July fireworks, Jazz by the Boulevard in September, Boo at the Zoo and the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival in October, and the Chisolm Trail Round-Up and various holiday parades and events in December. Year round, you'll find incredible art gallery shows, orchestra performances, western heritage demonstrations and more.
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Step 3
Fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport if traveling by air. This airport is approximately 20 miles from downtown Fort Worth and offers non-stop air service to and from more than 170 cities worldwide. Rental cars are available on site at DFW. Major interstates serving Fort Worth include I-35, I-20 and I-30.
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Step 1
Know that Fort Worth embraces its "Cowtown" nickname with its famed downtown attraction, the historic Stockyards (see Resources). You'll find real cowboys and cowgirls on horseback moseying up and down the cobblestone streets, a daily cattle drive down the main thoroughfare, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and shopping and restaurants galore. Billy Bob's of Texas is located at the Stockyards, offering up major country music entertainment. Rodeo demonstrations are also held here, and a restored train takes visitors on a tour of the city or to the nearby town of Grapevine.
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Step 2
Visit the Fort Worth Zoo--a major site to see in Fort Worth, which has been ranked as the top attraction in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by the Zagat Survey U.S. Family Guide. Admission to the zoo is reasonably priced with plenty to see including gorillas, elephants and more. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes on your visit. For something a little less exotic and a little more Texan, the Fort Worth Nature and Refuge Center about 15 miles outside of downtown Fort Worth offers a look at buffalo, prairie dogs, native plants and more. Both are worthwhile family attractions.
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Step 3
Stop by the Forth Worth Museum of Science and History, also located in downtown Fort Worth. This complex offers a planetarium, fascinating exhibits for all ages (many hands-on), as well as an IMAX theater. Admission packages are available for the museum incorporating the exhibit hall, planetarium and IMAX show into one ticket price, and exhibits change frequently, making return visits more enjoyable.
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Step 4
Expect great food, shopping and live entertainment in Sundance Square. Located in the heart of downtown, major restaurants, hotels and theaters mix with eclectic shops, galleries and bars, all within a few city blocks. Maps, parking information and live entertainment listings are located on Sundance Square's website (see Resources).
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Step 5
Take short drive to nearby Six Flags Over Texas, Texas Rangers Stadium or the Texas Motor Speedway. The city is home to a myriad of fine arts and cultural venues.
Comments
triciagoss said
on 1/14/2009 Great advice!