Fort Worth

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

Fort Worth Stockyards

Travelers come to Fort Worth Stockyards for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District and Cowtown Coliseum while you're in town.

Fort Worth Stockyards
Sundance Square featuring a skyscraper

Downtown Fort Worth

Downtown Fort Worth is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sundance Square or Bass Performance Hall.

Downtown Fort Worth
AT&T Stadium

East Arlington

East Arlington is known for its exciting theme parks, and you can see some sights in the area like AT&T Stadium and Six Flags Over Texas.

East Arlington
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Fossil Creek

Fossil Creek is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Golf Club Fossil Creek, a top place to visit in the area.

Fossil Creek
Kimbell Art Museum which includes interior views as well as a small group of people

Fort Worth Cultural District

Fort Worth Cultural District is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Will Rogers Coliseum and Will Rogers Memorial Center.

Fort Worth Cultural District
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Central Arlington

While visiting Central Arlington, you might make a stop by sights like College Park Center and Maverick Stadium.

Central Arlington
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Omni Fort Worth Hotel
4 out of 5
1300 Houston Street, Tarrant, Fort Worth, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,079 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P10,079
P12,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,634 reviews)
Clean and beautiful
"The hotel was beautiful and very clean. My only complaint was it was quite noisy at night. I could hear people coming in at all hours of the night very loud in the hallways."

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

Omni Fort Worth Hotel
Loews Arlington
Loews Arlington
4.5 out of 5
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, TX
The price is P11,984 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
P11,984
P14,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (877 reviews)
"The hotel was attractive and had a variety of restaurants and activities available nearby."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Loews Arlington
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Worth South
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Worth South
3.5 out of 5
100 Altamesa Blvd East, Fort Worth, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,264 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P5,264
P6,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Fort Worth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (660 reviews)
"It was very clean and the front desk lady that checked us in was so great I wish I could remember her name but she does have short gray hair. Tell her not to change anything she’s great!"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Worth South
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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! (54 reviews)
"Shelf in shower broken off and not repaired. Otherwise very clean"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (177 reviews)
cozy get awa
"the security and comfort of the apartment was priceless. Kasa is located in a perfect area of Arlington that is accessible to the city."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025

Kasa Arlington Dallas
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