Fort Worth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 featuring a high-rise building

Downtown Fort Worth

4.5/5(5 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

5/5(1 area review)

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

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Fossil Creek

4/5(1 area review)

Fossil Creek is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Golf Club Fossil Creek and Regal Fossil Creek while you're in town.

Fossil Creek
Loews Arlington
Loews Arlington
4.5 out of 5
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX
The price is £156 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£156
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,099 reviews)
"Love everything about it! From the staff to the location. Amazing stay for us. A little pricey!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Loews Arlington
Hilton Fort Worth
Hilton Fort Worth
4 out of 5
815 Main St, Fort Worth, TX
The price is £103 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
£103
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Fort Worth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Hilton Fort Worth
Wyndham DFW Airport
Wyndham DFW Airport
4 out of 5
4440 W Airport Freeway, Irving, TX
The price is £83 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£83
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Irving. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,286 reviews)
"5STAR Hotel . Loved the atmosphere and vibe of this property. Very safe and convenient. Next to the airport . The bar was EXCELLENT."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Wyndham DFW Airport
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.
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 Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dickies Arena and Sundance Square ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
Pretty classy for basic and a great bargin
"Eight out of ten unless you consider the amount that I paid, then it was a 9.9 out of ten. Very, very good stay for what I paid and I will certainly stay again."

Reviewed on 18 May 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over ...
7.6/10 Good! (186 reviews)
"Our Kasa was amazing. The property hallways however were dirty and some doors were broken. Our Kasa was cleaned and well kept."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Kasa Arlington Dallas
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Billy Bob's Texas ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Apartment-like
"Excellent for a multi-night stay. Convenient to have kitchen and living room."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

stayAPT Suites Fort Worth-Fossil Creek
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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Reviews of Fort Worth

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A developing city, vibrant and interesting

5/5 - Excellent

DanB

Great restaurants. Do go and visit the JFK memorial in FW as it is very good.

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