Location: Fort Worth
Top Things to do in Fort Worth
The 10 Best Things to do in Fort Worth, Texas (TX)
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.
Restaurants in Fort Worth
1. Kimbell Art Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,657 reviews
Fort Worth's premier art museum, featuring paintings from international painters.
Reviewed By greekrabbit - Athens, Greece
I’m a museum maven and was expecting a good one. But the delight was in the details. For starters the Renoir exhibition has some old favorites last seen elsewhere. It was the ambiance of warm proximity to the master that was different. And better. Visiting old favorites in a laid back space gave them a fresh look. As for the facility: Our backstage look at the careful planning and meticulously maintained structures where a sparkling new Renzo Piano pavilion suppléments the grandiose Louis Kahn galleries was accompanied by a wealth of happily shared expertise from the brilliant Senior Deputy Director. It will be interesting indeed to revisit the Reniors back at their more formal Clark home. As got the Kimbell-Go for the architecture. Stay for the attitude. How to feel at home, even cozy, in the presence of genius.
2. Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,287 reviews
Home to cowboys in addition to historic hotels and western-style shopping.
Reviewed By Millroe - Hitchin, United Kingdom
A great day out visiting the Historical Stockyard district in Fort Worth. A visit to the Wild West Show is also worth considering, we did, and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the different aspects of the Wild West, from lassoing and shooting demonstrations, horsemanship, long horn cattle, Bison and much much more. One of the horse riders was a 8 year old girl and she was brilliant. Afterwards there was a excellent parade of horses through the streets which included a Father Christmas in cowboy gear riding on a stagecoach pulled by Mules. And finally a visit to the actual stockyards is well worth doing to see the different long horns, and for $5 dollars you can be pictured sitting on one. A great day out.
3. Sundance Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,712 reviews
Recognized as one of the top downtown developments in the United States, Sundance Square spans 35 blocks in downtown Fort Worth. Choose from 30+ places to eat – from steaks to sushi to seafood – with lots of choices for patio dining. Check out the cool collection of stores, from local boutiques to nationally known brands. And 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. And don’t worry about parking – it’s free! See our website for details.
Reviewed By Kbpa - Fort Worth, United States
Sundance Square is a hidden gem. As you drive by, if you blink you may miss it. Best option is to park in the Sundance square Garage across from the Bass Performance Hall and walk approx 1.5 blocks to get to Sundance Square - Very relaxing to just sit and enjoy the ambiance, especially at night when the lights are on/changing, the water fountain is going and the buildings around you light up. you might get lucky and even get some live music while you are there.
4. Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,161 reviews
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.
Reviewed By cuinthemoon - York, United States
A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I stopped here on my way to Abilene, the price is very fair. I spent 2 Hours strolling the grounds, I would highly suggest purchasing the fish food because the koi in the ponds are huge and follow you around and were sorely disappointed when I had nothing to give them. Because of covid the only option is to purchase it for $2 in the lobby, they do not take Apple Pay and I left my money in my car because I did not anticipate needing it. Also all the fountains are covered and again they have water in the lobby and there is a cafe at the other end but nothing in between so plan accordingly. Loved the turtles.
5. Fort Worth Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,407 reviews
City zoo that presents animal habitats as they exist in the world.
Reviewed By tenerifegreg - Kaiserslautern, Germany
I went to the Ft Worth Zoo on a Wednesday, when the cost of admission is half-price. Tickets must be purchased in advance online, in order to take advantage of this saving. The zoo was somewhat empty, due to COVID-19 precautions, but in a way, it was far more enjoyable without as many people. My favorite was the parakeet cage, where you can pay $1.00 and get a stick of birdseed to feed the parakeets with. The elephant exhibit was closed due to remodelling, but there are plenty of other areas to see - primate exhibit, reptile exhibit, penguin, large cats, etc. There's a Texas Town exhibit with a children's petting zoo, and a Texas History 101 walk-through that teaches responsible ecological preservation, and care for the environment. I enjoyed that, perhaps most of all. Some of the gift shops and restsurants are closed, or at minimal staffing due to COVID precautions. The front gift shop had some toy monster trucks for sale, 50% off, for a very reasonable price. If you get the chance, make sure to ride the zoo train. It's a pleasant experience for the entire family.
6. Fort Worth Water Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,666 reviews
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.
Reviewed By TravelFoodLoveIt - Dallas, United States
This little gem was found while walking away from a conference this spring. It is a large outdoor water garden with use of stone, trees, cement, sculpture and water to create playful art. It reminded me a little of Frank Lloyd Wright style in the use of these natural elements to create beauty. This is a area that you can enjoy day or night and with adults or kids. Their are interesting features, and often birds taking part o the water features, the kids found it nice to have a little area to stretch their legs while the parents enjoyed the sites. I have been here twice, once with kids and once with spouse, a great place for a little peace and interesting scenery.
7. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 485 reviews
Reviewed By BoH718
This museum is one of the best places for contemporary art in the country. A remarkable Tadao Ando building, a fantastic collection, and super interesting rotating exhibitions. It is worth a trip to Fort Worth just to visit The Modern.
8. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 768 reviews
Reviewed By Hi183987123 - Wentzville, United States
This was an awesome and informative self guided museum and tour. Despite being self guided, there were docents available to answer questions who were very friendly and helpful. As a “heads up” you can’t bring your cell phone or camera on the tour and it requires a tram ride from the visitors center to the tour location.
9. Fort Worth Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By Tally4 - Colorado, United States
We are in love with all things Japanese lately so visited this garden on a trip to Texas. It's fairly small, but beautiful and peaceful. You can buy fish food and feed the koi, and have a leisurely stroll. We spent about 1 1/2 hours there. There are restrooms near the entrance and on the far side, and a small gift shop. The exit is through the gift shop so save it until you're ready to leave. While we were there, a big crane-like bird was hanging around the pond, making it feel even more authentic. The only negative was that already in March there were lots of big wasps buzzing around the wooden structures.
10. SeaQuest Fort Worth
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 162 reviews
Immerse yourself in a world of discovery as SeaQuest takes you on an adventure through rainforests, deserts and the depths of the seas. With exciting exhibits and activities for families and children of all ages, you’ll be able to get wet with the stingrays, feed the toucans, encounter the caimans, marvel at the sharks, take selfies with the snakes and more. Creating an unforgettable experience for every guest by connecting them with amazing animals from all over the planet.
Reviewed By BurnsMomx4
We had a great time, the staff was amazing! Stingray Stacie gave the best behind the scenes tour, and Holly was awesome at helping our timid girls with iguana feeding! Overall a great experience close to home!
