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Barbecue Rules Fort Worth, TX Food Scene but has Plenty of Challengers
It’s not hard to believe that a place known as Cowtown might have a barbecue joint or three (OK, maybe more like three dozen), but pigeonhole Fort Worth’s food scene at your peril. There's much more to be eaten than tacos and steaks - although Fort Worth restaurants do have some of the best of those, too.
Beef, Barbecue Are Big Players
True, beef rules the scene here, but it comes in all shapes and sizes. Southwestern, Tex-Mex and Mexican are the largest players as far as types go.... Read More »
Fort Worth’s Outdoor Venues, Sports Teams Have All Bases Covered
Want a place full of green space, trails to try and a little healthy competition? Fort Worth is for you, with major sports galore and plenty of parks and trail systems for those who want in on the action.Armed Forces Bowl, College AthleticsCollege athletics have their pride of place in Fort Worth as well. Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs made a 2010 Rose Bowl appearance and join the Big 12 Conference starting with the 2012-13 school year. Meanwhile, TCU's baseball... Read More »
Fort Worth’s Cultural Scene Covers Arts, Entertainment Effortlessly
Like Texas itself, Fort Worth’s cultural scene is big enough to offer just about everything.
The city’s arts communities have, over time, settled into three distinct areas: the Cultural District, Stockyards National Historic District and the Downtown District, crowned by Sundance Square. Each offers up a vibrant selection of music, dance, theatre and art, and stands as a community within itself while staying plugged into the entire region’s artistic tapestry.
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Sundance Square in Forth Worth, TX
If you can only visit a single area at night in Fort Worth, go to Sundance Square. Spanning 35 square blocks in downtown, Sundance Square plays host to live music clubs, bars and entertainment options galore.
Scat Jazz LoungeIt don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing, and locals like to swing at Scat Jazz Lounge. Located in the basement of the historic Woolworth Building, the Scat Jazz Lounge has been listed as one of the Best 100 Jazz Clubs in the world by Downbeat magazine.
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Fort Worth, TX Art City
Follow tree-lined boulevards away from downtown for a few minutes and you’ll find yourself in Fort Worth's dense Cultural District.
With its brick paving and manicured grounds, the district is a jewel dropped into the metropolitan area.
Art offerings range from Western to avant-garde at the The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Kimbell and Amon Carter, with each well-regarded collection housed in distinct structures renowned for their architectural styles.
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Fort Worth, TX is a Top 10 City for Best Music Scene Outside of Nashville, NYC & L.A.
Both new and established bands can find success in Fort Worth, TX, according to Texas-based artist Bart Crow, who leads Bart Crow Band. He says the city allows for a “growth process” – giving bands the ability to get their start in small clubs, eventually gracing the stages of larger, more frequented venues.
Spots such as Lola's Saloon and the Thirsty Armadillo host up-and-coming artists, while the beautiful 2,056-seat Bass Performance Hall near Sundance Square... Read More »
Fort Worth Is Alive With the Sound of Music
Fort Worth may be best-known for its cowboy culture, but musicians around the world have praised it for its vibrant music and performing-arts scene. Fort Worth music venues rival those in much bigger cities, and with so many to choose from, there is always something to see when you’re in the mood for a good show. Whether it’s orchestra, theater, opera or late-night live music, you’ll find it in Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall One of Fort Worth’s most impressive music... Read More »
Fort Worth Cultural District Museums
Fort Worth citizens don’t need to travel far for a little mental stimulation, thanks to a plethora of museums in the city’s Cultural District that are always reinventing themselves. Located minutes from downtown Fort Worth, the Cultural District attracts more than 2 million visitors from around the world annually with its quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating museums and galleries, beautifully manicured grounds and bustling performing arts venues.
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Fort Worth Residents Relax With An Urban Water Garden
Fort Worth's Water Garden
Fort Worth doesn't offer you an ordinary garden. Rather, traditional flowers, green paths and towering trees are replaced with a different kind of natural wonder: water. Enclosed in a stone stadium-esque structure, Fort Worth's Water Garden, sits next to the convention center and draws a multitude of admirers in downtown Fort Worth. Visitors can choose from three pools – the quiet meditation pool, the aerating pool with spray fountains or the active pool where... Read More »
Fort Worth has a Top Downtown
Texas towns just have that rugged appeal. Home to cowboys and their fashion accessories of choice, you can bet a town like Fort Worth, TX, will have plenty to occupy shopping lovers. Head to the shopping paradise that is Sundance Square, which is named after a famous visitor, the Sundance Kid. The Square spans 35 blocks and is packed with eclectic shops and Western throwbacks, art galleries, music venues and nightlife hotspots like the Scat Jazz Lounge and 8.0 Bar and Cafe. For those who... Read More »
Fort Worth, a Manly City for Sure
Want to get a man's attention? Try putting the word BIGGEST in front of anything. Forth Worth, the 16th biggest city in the United States, is the ultimate macho town. It's located, of course, in the biggest state of the lower 48. Fort Worth is a city of cowboys and culture, music venues and home to some really big stuff, like a huge haunted house, honky-tonk and air museum. Don't leave without sticking your feet in a pair of cowboy boots.Manly Things to Do:• Survive a walk through... Read More »
Fort Worth Attractions Draw on Cowboys, Culture
Fort Worth's roots are in the Old West, and while it gives a nod to its Western heritage, it is most definitely a sophisticated city on the move, perhaps no more in evidence than in the cultural mosaic it has created.
Yes, its slogan is City of Cowboys and Culture, and with 2 million people who visit the Stockyards National Historic District, no doubt Fort Worth's cowboy- and western-related heritage is a popular draw.
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Golf in Fort Worth, TX Is Way Above Par
The Fort Worth club scene is always in full swing with more than 20 nice golf courses located within the city itself. Here is some interesting background on five of them:Mira Vista Country ClubWell-known PGA golfer Tom Weiskopf helped design Mira Vista, where native grasses and thousands of wildflowers provide a park-like environment. The par-71, 6,849-yard public course is highlighted by hole No. 11, a 540-yard par 5 that was ranked Best Hole No. 11 in America by Golf Digest in 2000.The Golf... Read More »
Fort Worth Offers Plenty for Sports Fans
Texas Christian University not only has a unique name for its sports teams - the Horned Frogs - but a growing reputation for on-field performance. TCU's football team notched an undefeated 2010 regular season, followed up with a victory over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day 2011. TCU will join the Big East Conference beginning in 2012.
College sports are not the only sports story in Fort Worth. Major sporting events include NASCAR and IndyCar Series races each summer... Read More »
Fort Worth's Stockyards District Preserves City's History
This is no bull: One of Fort Worth's most interesting entertainment destinations is the Stockyards District.
The city was once home to a thriving livestock industry, and Fort Worth became known as “Cowtown” because of the 4 million head of cattle that passed through the city from 1866-1890.
The entertainment district in those days was disreputable and became known all over the West as “Hell's Half Acre.”
Today, the thriving Stockyards District is home to quaint shops, restaurants, night... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Fort Worth, Texas
Between its three distinct districts, Fort Worth has an abundance of attractions to entertain all.
1. Soak up the “city of cowboys and culture” in Sundance Square at the Sid Richardson Museum, one of the finest and most focused collections of western art in America.
2. Shop on over 30 blocks of boutiques and specialty stores in Fort Worth's brick-lined Camp Bowie District.
3. Visit the new Museum of Living Art exhibit at the Fort Worth Zoo.
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Shopping in Fort Worth, TX
Whether you're looking for an upscale boutique, a large mall or a bustling shopping center, Fort Worth has you covered. Just don't forget your wallet – or your walking shoes.Camp Bowie DistrictNear downtown Fort Worth, the Camp Bowie District features more than 30 blocks of shops. This district covers nine miles, includes more than 800 businesses and is divided into three segments: On the Bricks, Ridglea and Camp Bowie West.This district also comprises The Village at Camp Bowie, which... Read More »
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, TX
Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
Mosey on in to an expansive salute to the American cowboy. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame pays tribute to rodeo stars and heroes of the west. It features exhibits that show what life was like for a cowboy and honors some of the great cowboys of the past. The building that houses this collection of true grit is itself a relic of the past. Built in 1888 to shelter thousands of horses and mules, the original wooden structure burned to the ground but was reconstructed in... Read More »
Bass Performance Hall is Jewel in Fort Worth
Famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma once remarked that Bass Performance Hall is a rare venue where the music heard by the audience is the same as that heard by the performer. Singer Tony Bennett said Bass Performance Hall tops every excellent concert hall in Europe he has performed in.
The hall, named by Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the Top 10 best opera houses in the world, is located on a full city block encompassed by Commerce, Calhoun, 4th and 5th Streets in the historic Sundance Square... Read More »
Music Venues Are Notable in Fort Worth
Fort Worth's music scene rocks, with numerous live entertainment venues enriching the city's nightlife.
Establishments like The Aardvark, Billy Bob's Texas, Sardines and 8.0 Bar are well known around the area.
Live rock spots include The Moon, Rockstar Sports Bar, 1919 Hemphill and Lola's Saloon, which hosts popular local bands such as Brutal Juice, Obituary and Moistboys.
As expected, there are also several live country music destinations in Fort Worth. They include White Elephant Saloon... Read More »
Fort Worth, TX, In a Weekend
Known as the "City of Cowboys and Culture," Fort Worth, Texas offers all that and plenty more. With a bustling downtown, a sophisticated arts scene and a helping or two of Old West culture, Fort Worth has a wildly diverse mix for any traveler — not to mention that famous Tex-Mex cuisine, among other culinary highlights. Here's our itinerary to discover some of Fort Worth's best bets, all in a weekend visit.
Day 1: Downtown Fort Worth 7 p.m.: Classic Texas Cuisine at Reata
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