Things to do & places to visit in Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Western heritage roams freely in Fort Worth, where cattle drives occur twice a day in the Stockyards National Historic District. Enjoy diverse restaurants, exciting nightlife, cultural institutions and sporting events. Entertaining kids is a snap in the “City of Cowboys and Culture,” courtesy of Six Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo or the Noble Planetarium and Museum of Science and History. You can depend on friendly and helpful service - the hallmark of true Texas hospitality.

Fort Worth city in Texas, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 21:27.

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5.0 Kimbell Art Museum (1.674 reviews)
- Small but spectacular collection
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Museums

Fort Worth's premier art museum, featuring paintings from international painters. See more..
5.0 Bass Performance Hall (943 reviews)
- Our Favorite Theater and Concert Venue
Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

Bass Performance Hall is the crown jewel of a city which boasts the nation's third largest cultural district. It is also an important symbol of one of the most successful downtown revitalization efforts in the country. Built entirely with private funds, Bass Performance Hall is permanent home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Cliburn Concerts. Each resident company operates independently from Performing Arts Fort Worth and manages its own programming schedule at Bass Hall. See more..
5.0 Amon Carter Museum of American Art (564 reviews)
- Hidden Gem
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

Designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art houses a preeminent collection of nineteenth-and twentieth-century painting, sculpture, and works on paper, and it is one of the nation's major repositories of American photography. It is also home to nearly 400 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, the two greatest artists of the American West. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 'til 8:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Closed Mondays and major holidays See more..
4.5 Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District (5.427 reviews)
- Can't see Longhorns in a Zoo!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas

Home to cowboys in addition to historic hotels and western-style shopping. See more..
4.5 Fort Worth Zoo (2.446 reviews)
- Absolute must see
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos

Home to nearly 7,000 animals and 500 species, the nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been voted the No. 1 zoo in North America by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 zoo in the nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 family attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey and a Top 10 Zoo or Aquarium by FamilyFun magazine. See more..
4.5 Sundance Square (1.729 reviews)
- Better than we thought it would be.
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Recognized as one of the top downtown developments in the United States, Sundance Square spans 35 blocks in downtown Fort Worth. Choose from 20 places to eat – from steaks to sushi to seafood – with lots of choices for patio dining. Walk into one of our many ART Galleries and check out the cool collection of stores, from local boutiques to nationally known brands. Enjoy great entertainment: live music, live theatre, comedy, and the magnificence of Bass Performance Hall. Be sure to visit Sundance Square Plaza, the heart of Fort Worth. Don’t worry about parking – it’s free after 5pm and all day Saturday and Sunday! Weekday Validation is available for up to 2.5 hours! See our website for details. See more..
4.5 Fort Worth Water Gardens (1.706 reviews)
- Fort Worth Experience
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Parks • Gardens • Fountains

The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis. Designed by Phillip Johnson, the Fort Worth Water Gardens is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the year. Visitors can experience a variety of water features as they wander through this relaxing urban park. See more..
4.5 Fort Worth Botanic Garden (1.195 reviews)
- Middle of April visit
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens

Enjoy all four season in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. No matter the season there is always something spectacular to see, our most popular gardens are the Fuller, Rose, and Japanese. Guest also enjoy the Native Texas Boardwalk, Rock Springs, Four Season, and Back Yard Vegetable Garden. We recommend you bring comfortable shoes and bottled water. See more..
4.5 Bureau of Engraving and Printing (771 reviews)
- Unique and exciting educational experience
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Government Buildings

Attended a special event that allowed us to meet an employee from each department of the building and design our own dollar. Even without the event, the free guided tour would have been worthwhile. My 9 year old was so impressed with the "money factory" and unique gift shop. A must see in the DFW area!! See more..
4.5 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (493 reviews)
- The Building is AMAZING!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a leader in collecting, showing, and interpreting art from the 1940s to the present. Situated in the heart of the Cultural District, the creative center of the city, the Modern has been housed since 2002 in an elegant concrete, glass, and steel building designed by the renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. In addition to 53,000 square feet of soaring, light-filled gallery space and landscaped grounds with outdoor sculptures, the museum features a reflecting pond, theater, elegant private event facilities, education center, gift shop, and café, creating a thriving hub for our community and beyond. See more..
4.5 Texas Motor Speedway (474 reviews)
- Great Track
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 AM Auto Racing Tracks

Speedway that offers both NASCAR and Indy-style racing. See more..
4.5 Fort Worth Japanese Garden (318 reviews)
- Had fun feeding the fish and turtles
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

We visited this garden along with the Botanic Gardens. I'm not sure you can do it by itself so you will have to pay for the other tour and see it near the end of the other garden. That being said, the Japanese garden was my favorite part of the garden tour. It has a lot of water and you can spend time feeding the fish. When you pay for the Botanic gardens make sure you purchase bags of fish food since they do not have machines to purchase them in the garden. We purchased the large bags and my kids spent almost an hour feeding the fish and turtles - this was the highlight of their garden experience. They also had some brown water snakes swimming around in the water which was fun to watch (they never came close to the shore so you don't have to be worried that they will get too close). If you come to the Botanic Gardens plan to spend most of your time in the Japanese Garden. See more..
4.5 Sid Richardson Museum (264 reviews)
- It’s free clean and awesome
Sunday: Art Museums

One of the finest and most focused collections of Western Art in America, this Fort Worth museum features paintings of the 19th Century American West by Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and other artists, which were collected by oilman and philanthropist Sid Richardson. Admission is always free. See more..
4.5 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (255 reviews)
- Cowgirls at their finest!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and celebrates women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience and independence that helped shape the West, and fosters an appreciation of the ideals and spirit of self-reliance they inspire. The Museum proudly celebrates living and deceased honorees who represent diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures. -Adults – $12.00 -Seniors (age 65 ) – $9.00 -Military & First Responders – $9.00 -Children (age 4-12) – $6.00 (Children age 3 and under – free with paid admission) **Cowgirl Family Special (2 adults and up to 4 children age 4-12) $36.00** Perfect for Spring Break See more..
4.5 Texas Christian University (238 reviews)
- Immaculate facilities
Educational sites

Despite pro shop being closed for Covid we were still able to enjoy tennis matches. The purple courts are always in immaculate condition and the staff most friendly. We look forward to our frequent trips there. See more..
4.5 Stockyards Museum (217 reviews)
- Nice small museum
Sunday: Speciality Museums • History Museums

This site focuses on Fort Worth's role in the cattle business. See more..
4.5 JFK Tribute (211 reviews)
- Ask not what your country can do for you.
Monuments & Statues

Dallas is a world-famous city because of the JFK assassination. He stayed at Hotel Texas in Fortworrth on November 22nd, 1963. Now the hotel is the Hilton Fortworth. There is a statue of JFK at the Hilton. I visited there. The statue reminded me of his words, " Ask not what your country can do for you'. Great statue! See more..
4.5 American Airlines CR Smith Museum (208 reviews)
- Best museum in Fort Worth
Sunday: Speciality Museums

This was my favorite stop during my trip to Dallas and Fort Worth. What makes separates this museum from others is the number of interactive exhibits. Visitors can feel what it's like to fly a jumbo jet or sit inside one of American Airlines' first planes from the 1940s. When I was there the museum also had a small exhibit called Destination Moon: the Apollo 11 Mission. It is a poster exhibit but still informative. See more..
4.5 Log Cabin Village (206 reviews)
- Life Long Ago
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

Today, each of the historic structures, furnished with authentic artifacts, provides a vivid look at life in the nineteenth century North Texas frontier. Each log house displays different aspect of pioneer life. The exhibits include a water-powered gristmill, a one-room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, an herb garden, and several log home settings. Historical interpreters, who are City of Fort Worth staff and volunteers, depict the lifestyle of the people who lived and settled the area in the mid to late 1800s. See more..
4.5 Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (179 reviews)
- Beautiful trails!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

Peaceful nature reserve located just ten miles away from downtown Fort Worth; amenities and attractions include 20 miles of hiking trails, a resident bison herd and prairie dog colony, a marsh boardwalk and the Hardwicke Interpretive Center. Professional naturalists offer a wide variety of programs, classes and guided hikes each week. See more..
4.5 Burger's Lake (153 reviews)
- Wonderful place to spend a day!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bodies of Water

Spring-fed lake with sandy beaches, lifeguards and picnic areas. See more..
4.5 Trinity Park (149 reviews)
- 50+ miles of cycling
Biking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks

35 Miles Of Paved And Natural-surface Paths Winding Their Way Through Several Of The City's Many Parks. See more..
4.5 Will Rogers Memorial Center (143 reviews)
- Good concert experience during COVID
Sunday: Convention Centers

This convention center hosts the annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. See more..
4.5 St. Patrick Cathedral (130 reviews)
- Beautiful historic Catholic Church in Fort Worth
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

My cousin got married here in April and it was such a lovely service. This historic Catholic church has the most beautiful architecture and lovely stained glass windows. There was plenty of room to social distance as they had every other pew roped off for safety. See more..
4.5 Omni Theater (124 reviews)
- We love this place!!!
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Theaters

The Omni is currently closed, but don't worry—it's coming back bigger and better than ever! New seats, mind-blowing visuals, a renovated lobby, and so much more await you. See more..
4.5 Exchange Avenue (118 reviews)
- Historic Fort Worth
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Street located in Fort Worth's National Historic District. See more..
4.5 Stage West Theatre (51 reviews)
- Great professional regional theatre
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters

Stage West is a professional theatre company operating under agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the professional union of theatrical actors and stage managers in the United States. For over 38 years, Stage West has been praised for its excellence, producing 265 shows, including 244 plays and 21 musicals. Stage West has risen from modest, storefront beginnings to a highly-respected place among American regional theatres. Over the years, the theatre has produced a wide range of works - classic American and world drama, Shakespeare, Shaw, contemporary Broadway plays and musicals, as well as new works by aspiring playwrights, including 12 world premieres. Stage West's goal is to broaden and intensify the theatrical experience for our patrons with consistently excellent acting, directing and plays. Through this, the company nurtures the artistic growth of area actors, directors, designers, playwrights and musicians. See more..
4.5 John Wayne: An American Experience (28 reviews)
- Outstanding exhibit!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit is structured to give you an intimate tour of the life of John Wayne. Starting with his early childhood and career, each room highlights an aspect of The Duke’s legacy. For the film aficionados, an extensive gallery called the “Life on Screen” highlights the most iconic film props and costumes. In the “America, Why I Love Her” gallery, guests can immerse themselves in patriotism through Grammy-nominated original poems, recited by John Wayne. All patrons will have exclusive access to never-before seen family photos and correspondences which have been thoughtfully curated by the Wayne family in order to give guests a holistic view of the icon, whose values translate both on the silver screen and off. See more..
4.0 Fort Worth Museum of Science & History (484 reviews)
- Short, small and Sweet
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums

Entertaining, interactive exhibits to inspire appreciation for science and history in visitors of all ages. Highlights include the Noble Planetarium, Innovation Studios and a new high-technology interactive exhibit, the Current Science Studio. See more..
4.0 Cowtown Coliseum (224 reviews)
- Fantastic PBR experience
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sports Complexes • Arenas & Stadiums

Site built in 1908 that offers professional rodeos every Saturday during summer. See more..