Fort Worth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sundance Square showing a high-rise building
Fort Worth featuring night scenes, a city and heritage architecture
Fort Worth featuring a bridge as well as an individual male
Fort Worth showing a city, a high-rise building and night scenes
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 signage and a small town or village

Fort Worth Stockyards

Fort Worth Stockyards is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District and Cowtown Coliseum while you're in town.

Fort Worth Stockyards
Sundance Square showing a high-rise building

Downtown Fort Worth

3/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Fort Worth is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sundance Square and Bass Performance Hall while you're in town.

Downtown Fort Worth
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East Arlington

A noteworthy feature of East Arlington is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas.

East Arlington
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Entertainment District

While visiting Entertainment District, you might make a stop by sights like AT&T Stadium and Choctaw Stadium.

Entertainment District
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Central Arlington

If you're spending some time in Central Arlington, College Park Center and Arlington Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Central Arlington
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North Arlington

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting North Arlington, you might make a stop by sights like Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and River Legacy Park.

North Arlington
Loews Arlington

Loews Arlington

4.5 out of 5
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX
The price is AU$346 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$346
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,299 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Loews Arlington
Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

4 out of 5
1300 Houston Street, Tarrant, Fort Worth, TX
The price is AU$311 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$311
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,812 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The location was great it was right across from the place where I was attending my event. Different places to get food was in walking distance. We had a great time!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$132 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$132
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,264 reviews)
"This property was a perfect location for our event. They even provided a trolley."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 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.
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! (29 reviews)
"I'm so glad that i made my reservations and stayed at this location.. very nice units and i would for sure stay here again"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

stayAPT Suites Fort Worth-Fossil Creek
Locale Fort Worth

Locale Fort Worth

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! (95 reviews)
"A great little pocket neighborhood close to shopping and within a mile or so of museums! Pool and fitness center were great and clean."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Locale Fort Worth
Kasa Arlington Dallas

Kasa Arlington Dallas

4 out of 5
101 South Center Street, Arlington, TX
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Arlington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over ...
7.6/10 Good! (191 reviews)
"Property was pleasant and convenient"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Kasa Arlington Dallas
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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