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Fort Worth has the #1 downtown in America, according to livability.com – and Sundance Square is the heart of downtown. This is the place to have a wonderful meal, shop at unique stores, see a great show and relax in Sundance Square Plaza. You can even park for free! Get all the details at sundancesquare.com. CONTENTS

FORT WORTH DESTINATION GUIDE

FORT WORTH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Bob Jameson, President and CEO Mitch Whitten, Vice President Marketing & Communications Jessica Dowdy, CTA Director, Public Relations Tom Martens, CTA, Art Director McKenzie Zieser, CTA Web Specialist & Content Editor Sarah Covington, CTA Public Relations Coordinator

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SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP 6 Stockyards National 18 TCU / Zoo Account Director Rachael Root Historic District 22 West 7th Advertising Coordinators 8 Cultural District 24 Camp Bowie Hanna Berglund, Nadine Rebrovic 14 Downtown / 26 TMS/Alliance CEO/President Roger Miles Sundance Square 26 Nearby 16 Near Southside CFO Dianne Gates COO David Burgess Senior Vice President Jay Salyers FORT WORTH FUN

IMAGES 34 Food & Drink Provided by the Fort Worth 12 Performing Arts 36 Day Trips Convention & Visitors Bureau 28 Sports 30 Outdoor Recreation 38 Made in Fort Worth The Fort Worth Destination Guide is a publication 40 Convenient Travel of the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau. 31 Fit Worth Contents and design ©2014, all rights reserved. 32 Music 42 Events Calendar Reproduction without written permission is strictly prohibited. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of RESOURCES press time. However, the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. The Fort Worth Destination 44 Dining Guide is published by Miles for the Fort Worth 46 Entertainment & Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau (“FWCVB”) and Miles Nightlife make no endorsement, representation or warranty 47 Accommodations regarding the suitability, quality or availability of any goods or services advertised or listed in 50 Golf Courses & this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies, and FWCVB Sports Venues and Miles shall not be responsible or liable for any 52 Museums & Attractions inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party’s rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. WALKING MAPS 54 Tour Time

FortWorth.com 1 Downtown Fort Worth is buzzing with energy both day and night. In fact, livability.com recently named it the top downtown in America in 2014.

BURNETT PARK This beautiful, two-acre park surrounded by downtown high-rises has play areas, a “great lawn,” bistro-style tables and chairs, and one of the most distinctive public art pieces in the city: Man with a Briefcase. JFK TRIBUTE President John F. Kennedy spent his last night in downtown Fort Worth and spoke to a huge crowd the next FORT WORTH CENTRAL LIBRARY morning. This stirring tribute includes Explore the wonderful world of books at the large kids’ area in the Fort Worth a larger-than-life statue, historical Central Library. The library also hosts regular story times, exhibitions and

DOWNTOWN / SUNDANCE SQUARE SUNDANCE / DOWNTOWN photos and quotations from JFK. other activities and programs that encourage reading.

SUNDANCE SQUARE PLAZA HIDDEN GEM Opened in 2013, this fabulous outdoor space is a model of Public art in its finest definition, the Fort Worth urban revitalization and has become the heart of downtown. Water Gardens exists as one of architect Philip The entertainment/business district boasts delightful Johnson’s finest creations, an asymmetrical and shopping, 30-plus restaurants, performance and movie angular design of multiple levels comprising theaters, art galleries and more. The Plaza also features walkways, terraces, green spaces and three sparkling fountains, giant umbrellas and the historic distinct pools — the aerating, the quiet and Chisholm Trail Mural, as well as places to relax and people- the active — accompanied by a symphony of watch. Seasonal activities include concerts, movies, yoga rushing water. classes and more. BIKE SHARING Downtown has several spots to pick up or drop off a B-cycle, including Sundance Square, City Place, the Central Library and the Omni Hotel Fort Worth.

“Visitors are surprised to learn how easily they can walk around downtown’s 35 continuous blocks of hotels, dining, shopping and entertainment. In the same way, the Cultural District contains five leading museums in just a few square blocks. So whether you walk or use SELFIE STOP one of our 40 bike sharing stations, you’ll discover Stand in Sundance Plaza and choose your that Fort Worth is truly connected.” backdrop, whether that’s the historic Tarrant County Courthouse’s beautiful clock tower, – BOB JAMESON, PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE the Plaza’s dancing fountains, the wave wall FORT WORTH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU fountain or the mesmerizing Chisholm Trail Mural. FortWorthSelfie

14 Fort Worth Destination Guide EMBARGO What’s hotter: the authentic Havana décor or the salsa dancers on the dance floor? Step up to the bar — inlaid with vintage cigar-box lids — and order up authentic Cuban food and cocktails.

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SUNDANCE SQUARE Shopping downtown is big fun, and the charming streets of ©Four Day Weekend Sundance Square are packed with specialty boutiques, gift shops and galleries, restaurants, bars and entertainment FOUR DAY WEEKEND venues, 35 blocks worth. Tip: Valet park for free with validation. Ready to be part of the show? This hilarious comedy troupe performs an improvised show every Friday and Saturday night, complete with audience participation.

©Peter Brothers Hats ©Woodhaus PETER BROS. HATS KIMBELL ART Started in 1911, Peter Bros. MUSEUM SHOP ©Lars Plougmann has been creating custom, If you can’t make it to the high-quality hats for museum, try this specialty SCAT JAZZ LOUNGE generations. Amon Carter shop in the Omni Fort Worth Head into the alley and down to the basement, used to give away these Hotel. ou’ll find a unique and find yourself in one of the coolest jazz clubs in hats to movie stars and selection of art books, America — a swanky stage for local and national jazz celebrities when they decorative items, jewelry musicians of all stripes. visited Fort Worth. and gifts.

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BASS PERFORMANCE HALL JUBILEE THEATRE SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM This world-class performance This African-American theatre View an amazing collection space is home to the Fort Worth troupe has been pleasing of Western art, featuring the Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth multi-cultural audiences for works of Frederic Remington Opera, the Texas Ballet Theater years with a big variety of and Charles M. Russell, as well and the Cliburn Concerts, as well plays, from hilarious musicals as their contemporaries. as touring performers and to serious drama. Admission is free. Broadway shows. FortWorth.com 15 This casual, community-oriented district, sometimes called “Magnolia,” is packed with locally owned music venues, shops, bars and eateries. It’s home to one of the finest restaurant rows in Fort Worth. AMPHIBIAN STAGE PRODUCTIONS The Amphibian company has a reputation for innovative and NEAR SOUTHSIDE NEAR challenging theater — one play was performed entirely in the dark! SHIPPING & RECEIVING JUSTIN BOOT OUTLET A bar on the National Register Fort Worth is the home of the ARTS FIFTH AVENUE of Historic Places? Yep. At Justin Boot Company, renowned The very definition of eclectic, Shipping & Receiving, you worldwide for their boot-making Arts Fifth Avenue delivers a can grab a brew, sit outdoors skills. Step into this outlet store dizzying variety of performances and watch a premier North and you’ll find everything from and festivals featuring music, Texas band. classic cowboy boots to work visual arts and dance. They also boots at deep discounts. offer classes in performing and visual arts from ages 4 and up. THE BEARDED LADY 1208 BUILDING Opened in 2014, The Bearded A fun variety of small pop-up Lady has quickly become a STAGE WEST boutiques — including Ephemera, local favorite for craft beer For almost 35 years, Stage West Hudson Studios, 2econd Chances and pub food. For the full has brought professional, Actors’ and Two Birds, One Stone — are experience, snag a picnic table Equity theater to Fort Worth housed in the beautifully restored seat and soak up the Magnolia audiences. Whether they’re 1208 Building. street life. presenting Shakespeare and Shaw or a new experimental drama, the PENDERY’S WORLD productions are always top-notch. LIVE OAK OF CHILI AND SPICES This popular concert hall Cooking enthusiasts will revel showcases marquee-name in the flavor-packed shelves at touring acts in a 500-seat Pendery’s, where you can find MAGNOLIA GREEN auditorium. For stellar views the most comprehensive spice and inventive food and ou never know what you’ll find selection. Pendery’s has been at this pretty, one-acre park: food drink, head upstairs to the the go-to spice shop in Fort rooftop patio. trucks, a full-on music festival Worth for over 130 years. or just a few folks relaxing and enjoying the scenery. THE USUAL DICKIES FACTORY Slip into a retro, wrap- OUTLET around booth and order up a Dickies headquarters is located BIKE SHARING Prohibition-era cocktail. The on Vickery Street, and there’s a The Near Southside has abundant way-cool décor, drinks and factory outlet store right next B-Cycle locations, including crowd at this hot spot are door where you can get bargains three on Magnolia at Lipscomb, anything but the usual. on Dickies gear of all varieties. Henderson and Hurley.

MELT SINACA THISTLE HILL & BALL– ICE CREAMS STUDIOS EDDLEMAN–MCFARLAND HOUSE Opened in 2014, this “farm- SiNaCa is a public glass Thistle Hill is a three-story Georgian Revival to-cone” creamery conjures studio offering classes and mansion built in 1903 for the eccentric unexpected flavors — Velvet workshops in all forms of daughter of a cattle baron. Ball-Eddleman- Vegan, anyone? Sourced from glass techniques, from blown McFarland House, built in 1899, is one of the local ingredients, a few bites glass to kiln-worked. Check many Victorian homes of the cattle baron. will make you, well, melt. out the gallery for works Both structures offer a throwback to the that will blow your mind. grand lifestyle of another era.

HIDDEN GEM SELFIE STOP The always-crowded, BOB jewel box of a Take a seat inside Brewed, considered the locals’ restaurant on West Magnolia, Nonna Tata living room for the Near Southside District, and speaks of owner-chef Donatella Trotti’s snap yourself sipping a cup of Thai coffee, quaffing passion for the exquisite, handmade dishes a glass of locally made kombucha, sampling a of her family’s home near Lake Como in pint of locally brewed Revolver Blood & Honey or northern Italy. nibbling a lemon tart with goat cheese ice cream. FortWorthSelfie 16 Fort Worth Destination Guide “Before you leave Fort Worth, make sure you run through the fountains at our new Sundance Square Plaza in downtown, take a stroll on Magnolia in the Near Southside area and visit a museum in our Cultural District. In Cowtown, adventure awaits you wherever you go!” –BETSY PRICE, FORT WORTH MAYOR

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FortWorth.com 17 The purple pride of Texas Christian University (TCU) has been a part of Fort Worth for over 100 years. The beautiful campus and lively district are located half a mile from the Fort Worth Zoo and less than five miles from

TCU / ZOO / TCU Downtown/Sundance Square.

THE AARDVARK BUFFALO BROS. PIZZA SNOB A longtime TCU-area hangout, This simple, comfortable bar and The don’t-play-with-your-food The Aardvark is a popular choice restaurant caters to TCU sports rule goes out the window at Pizza for live music. It has a reputation fans, with TVs in every direction Snob, where you’re encouraged for booking solid, up-and-coming and bar food imported from to experiment with a variety bands: rock, country, indie and Buffalo, New York, including wings of toppings to build your own everything in between. (of course), beef on weck and bison delicious pizza. French onion dip.

TCU OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE UNIVERSITY PARK VILLAGE UNIVERSITY PUB It’s not just about textbooks. This This pretty, open-air shopping Known simply as “The Pub,” this is the go-to place for TCU Horned center is home to stores TCU favorite is just a frog’s jump Frog apparel for the whole family, like the Apple Store, J. Crew, from campus. It’s small, laid-back as well as TCU-themed gifts and Anthropologie, Banana and friendly, with cheap drinks game-day accessories. Republic, Pottery Barn and and a distinctly collegiate feel. Williams-Sonoma.

TCU ART GALLERIES The Art Galleries at TCU — Moudy Gallery and Fort Worth Contemporary Arts — offer a series of exhibitions, lectures, panel discussions and other programs that engage the university community with the general public.

18 Fort Worth Destination Guide ©Courtesy City of Fort Worth’s Log Cabin Village ©Monnig Meteorite Gallery FORT WORTH ZOO LOG CABIN VILLAGE MONNIG METEORITE One of the top five zoos in the This authentic mid-19th-century GALLERY nation, the Fort Worth Zoo is home village has a blacksmith shop, Want to touch a piece of Mars? to more than 7,000 native and one-room schoolhouse, pioneer You can at the Monnig Meteorite exotic animals. Cleverly designed garden, smokehouse and several Gallery, which houses one of exhibits let you get up-close historic furnished log-cabin the largest university-based to the animals, including two homes, along with historical meteorite collections in the world. baby elephants. interpreters in pioneer clothing.

©Easal22 ©Steve Resiman CLEARFORK FOOD PARK TCU BIKE SHARING This big, dog-friendly food park Texas Christian University is one Hop on a B-Cycle on the TCU is located just off University of the most picturesque small Campus, at West Berry and Drive, right on the Trinity River. In universities in the nation. Get a University, or at the Trailhead addition to revolving food trucks, glimpse of university life with a at Clearfork. there’s a permanent cantina jaunt through campus, or grab serving beer and wine. some tickets to a high-energy sporting event.

“Fort Worth is home even for people visiting the city. It’s an incredibly welcoming place; it relaxes you, willing you to ©AmyMay52 stay for as long as you want.” HIDDEN GEM SELFIE STOP –FRITZ RAHR, JR., Since 1959, families have Head to the Campus Commons on CO-OWNER, RAHR & SONS loved boarding the Forest Park the TCU Campus and stand facing BREWING COMPANY Miniature Railroad, making west in front of Frog Fountain, 40-minute round-trips along a with “Texas Christian University” five-mile loop from the depot, on the wall just behind you, water next to the famous zoo, to the splashing down the four stylized Trinity Park Duck Pond, crossing leaves above you and, as a distant the Clear Fork of the Trinity River backdrop, the student center with on its route. its tower. FortWorthSelfie

FortWorth.com 19 President Kennedy’s Trip to Texas

Experience a distinctive piece of American history at the Hilton Fort Worth, the former Hotel Texas. President Kennedy and the First Lady spent the evening here on November 21, 1963. The following morning, President Kennedy delivered a speech in the hotel’s ballroom, before departing to Dallas. Now the events of that day, as well as the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy can be examined at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas.

THE MAN. THE STORY. THE LEGACY. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, interpreting and presenting contemporary culture within the context of presidential history. Visit and discover President Kennedy’s enduring influence.

Mon Noon – 6 p.m.; Tues-Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Historic Hilton Fort Worth FWCVB 2015 Guide ad 5.75 x 3.72” The Hilton Fort Worth is both classic and timeless. Built in 1921and located in the heart of a thriving, pedestrian-friendly downtown Fort Worth, the hotel is located mere footsteps from the Fort Worth Convention Center, Sundance Square and dozens of shops, restaurants, and other attractions. Make your own mark on history at the Hilton Fort Worth.

Historic Hilton Fort Worth 815 Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-870-2100 fortworth.hilton.com FORT WORTH Like typical one-year-olds, our elephant calves spend their days playing in the yard, splashing in the water and making enough noise for the neighbors to hear. Come watch Belle & Bowie as they have a trunkful of fun! Only at the Fort Worth Zoo.

FORTWORTHZOO.ORG Between downtown and the Cultural District, the West 7th area is a sophisticated strip of restaurants, upscale shops and cool nightclubs.

STEEL CITY POPS Satisfy your sweet tooth with WEST 7TH WEST these unique pops made from fresh, all-natural ingredients. The family-owned business creates fruity combinations, such as Blue- berry Basil and Cucumber Lime, that will please any palate. MOVIE TAVERN AT WEST 7TH Meals and movies are on the menu at the Movie Tavern, where you’ll MONTGOMERY PLAZA find a state-of-the-art viewing Once a huge Montgomery Ward Department Store, this is now a mixed- experience with luxurious stadium use development with local and national stores and many family-friendly seating and individual tabletops. dining spots.

HIDDEN GEM Intentionally understated, Revolver Taco TORNADO SCULPTURE Lounge brings stylish specialties from Mexico’s At the intersection of Camp Bowie and University, these four interior to the plate in the form of delectable, steel beams (which once held a billboard) were twisted and delicate tacos cradling tender pork tidbits with bent by the powerful winds of the 2000 Fort Worth tornado. pineapple and salsa; ceviche blending red snapper, habanero and orange; chile relleno FORT WORTH FOOD PARK bathed in walnut cream; and duck breast enveloped in a deep red mole. The city’s first food park lets you sample a range of cuisines in a serene setting. Food trucks like Bombay Chopstix and Cajun Tailgators rotate daily. BIKE SHARING Pick up or drop off a B-Cycle on West 7th at Norwood, Stayton and Woolery.

“Simply put, West 7th is a delight. Its metamorphosis from a former expanse of vacant warehouses into a vibrant, thriving place to play is exciting, and it’s also big fun to explore. There’s such an assortment of eating and drinking and shopping to enjoy, you need at least SELFIE STOP a week to experience it all.” When visiting the Movie Tavern, head to its rooftop parking garage for a primo downtown –JUNE NAYLOR, view, with the Trinity Park treetops and soaring FORT WORTH FOOD & TRAVEL WRITER arches of the new 7th Street Bridge directly behind you and the looming white Montgom- ery Plaza (and its glowing red letters) on the left. FortWorthSelfie 22 Fort Worth Destination Guide ©Capital Bar CAPITAL BAR Capital Bar boasts an enormous “backyard” party deck with a full-size stage, plus a rooftop patio with terrific views of downtown and the Cultural District.

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This neighborhood bar offers upbeat surroundings ©Flirt Boutique with an extensive selection of appetizers and entrees, plus a wide assortment of martinis, FLIRT BOUTIQUE microbrews and wines by the glass or bottle. Flirt delivers the latest trends without breaking budgets. When you need a break from trying on clothes, enjoy a glass LOLA’S SALOON of vino at the wine bar. Live bands play to enthusiastic audiences at this old-school venue, which has sprawling front and back patios, Texas-brewed beers on tap and locals LANE–KNIGHT from all walks of life. A favorite spot for the fashion-forward, Lane-Knight offers a stylish assortment of clothing and accessories from MAGNOLIA MOTOR LOUNGE established brands and rising designers. When you’re hungry for burgers or blues, steer over to this auto-themed lounge, which cranks up the live TESKEY’S UPTOWN music every night of the week. A little bit cowboy and a little bit rock and roll, Teskey’s Uptown is the citified version of the retailer’s tack-and-saddle LANDMARK BAR store in Weatherford. ou’ll find lots of brand names in Vintage arcade games, a mechanical bull, cold craft furniture, clothing and accessories. beer, live bands and a sprawling patio have made Landmark a Fort Worth hot spot. WRARE A cool, urban vibe permeates this matchless shop, which boasts an artful collection of furniture, home accents and gifts, as well as design consultation and custom upholstery.

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VAN GROW ART STUDIO This creative art studio for your budding Michelangelo offers classes for children as young as two. Van Grow introduces kids to many artistic mediums, including paint, clay and collage.

FortWorth.com 23 The 30 brick-lined blocks along Camp Bowie Boulevard hold a lot of history — as well as must-see specialty boutiques and eateries. CAMP BOWIE CAMP THE GINGERMAN A PIECE OF WORK A LOST TREASURE This homey neighborhood pub Ready to pick up a brush? This Operated by a former Dallas with an idyllic patio has more “interactive art lounge” gives you Cowboys cheerleader, model and than 65 beers on draft and the chance to tap your artistic actress, this boutique presents another 100 in bottles. There’s side. Bring some friends and your Western chic, upscale home décor also a hearty selection of “solids,” favorite bottle of wine and let the and one-of-a-kind items from including sandwiches and dips. creativity flow. around the globe.

WINSLOW’S WINE CAFÉ ART ON THE BOULEVARD CARTER BOWDEN When you want a cozy spot for an Art on the Boulevard is a coop- ANTIQUES intimate conversation, Winslow’s erative art gallery where a large The ever-changing inventory is made to order. In addition to group of artists presents paint- makes shopping here an adven- wines from all over the world, ings from traditional to abstract, ture. You’re likely to see many Winslow’s offers a menu that as well as jewelry, photography antique religious items, as well as changes with each season. and sculpture. Italian furniture and decorative arts from the 18th to the 20th centuries. BAKER STREET WILLIAM CAMPBELL PUB & GRILL CONTEMPORARY ART Inside, it’s like Sherlock Holmes’ This well-established gallery has THE VILLAGE AT London apartment, with dark been an advocate of new work by CAMP BOWIE wood paneling and antiques. Out- American artists for more than 40 This large retail center includes side, there’s a large patio where years. The gallery shows a wide stores like Stanley Eisenman’s you can indulge in British ale and range of representational and Shoes, Babies on the Boulevard, fish and chips. abstract art, paintings and and Toy Works, which specializes mixed media. in educational toys.

WRIGHT AT HOME MORRIS BERNEY PARK Peacock Alley Linens, Kravet Snuggled into a quiet residential neighborhood off Camp Furniture and a range of home Bowie Boulevard, this triangular park is nearly four acres of accents and gifts are featured at fun, with a playground, benches and a big field. this finely merchandised store on the bricks of Camp Bowie.

VETERANS THE BRICKS BIKE SHARING MEMORIAL PARK Beautiful and a little bumpy, There’s a B-Cycle station at the This small park is located on the most famous stretch of Camp UNT Health Science Center at the site of the World War I-era Bowie Boulevard is paved with Camp Bowie and Will military camp the street is named red bricks created in Thurber, Rogers Road. for. It features historical markers, Texas. They were first installed an inspiring monument and an in the 1920s and 1930s. anchor from the USS Fort Worth.

HIDDEN GEM SELFIE STOP Keeping Fort Worth healthy for decades, Head to Kincaid’s Hamburgers, a landmark since the Sunflower Shoppe offers an impressive 1946, and pose either beneath the vintage “Chas. selection of delightful body care products, Kincaid Gro. Market” sign over the front door aromatic essential oils and all the specialty or head inside and grab a pic while you eat a products for gluten-free and vegan lifestyles, two-fisted burger, wrapped in an old-fashioned with exceptional customer service, too. white wrapper, as you stand at one of the antique grocery shelves to eat in the traditional fashion. FortWorthSelfie

24 Fort Worth Destination Guide “Fort Worth is such a fun town because of the incredible culture, cuisine and cowboy nature, but with a completely humble and unassuming attitude. We have a lot to be proud of in this city, but the people are as friendly and down to earth as anywhere I’ve ever traveled.” –JON BONNELL, FORT WORTH CHEF & RESTAURATEUR

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FortWorth.com 25 This growing area just north of downtown offers high-speed thrills at Texas Motor Beyond the established Speedway and shopping fun at one of districts, there’s lots to the largest sports and outdoors stores in see and do, from live North Texas. theatre and drive-in movies to big-time shopping. NEARBY TMS / ALLIANCE / TMS

© Peter Merholz KEYS LOUNGE CABELA’S Owned by a veteran bluesman, this juke joint books excellent local talent For outdoor types, Cabela’s is pure paradise, with everything you could as well as marquee national acts. possibly need for hunting, fishing and camping. ou’ll also find a variety of large displays, from aquariums to trophy animals. STAGECOACH BALLROOM Located near downtown on Belknap, the Stagecoach is one of the last authentic country and western ballrooms in the state. At 3,500 square feet, the dance floor provides plenty of room to two-step.

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING You’re literally in the money at this place — the only of its kind outside ©KTGY Washington, D.C. — where you can see billions of dollars being printed under your feet. Take the free tour and view interactive exhibits and displays showcasing currency history and manufacturing. HULEN MALL Fort Worth’s largest mall, Hulen Mall is located on the southwest side of the city and anchored by Dillard’s, Sears and Macy’s.

MONTGOMERY STREET ANTIQUE MALL When you enter here, be ready to stay awhile. Located just off I-30 at Montgomery, this place is enormous, with wall-to-wall antiques, collectibles and furniture of every description.

©U.S. Navy Photo by Chris Desmond RIDGMAR MALL TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY Located in west Fort Worth near the Camp Bowie District, Ridgmar Mall is Known as “The Great American Speedway,” this is one of the best and home to one of the world’s best-known largest sports stadiums in the U.S. Check out the action on Big Hoss — luxury retailers, Neiman Marcus, as the world’s largest high-definition video board. well as Old Navy and JCPenney.

26 Fort Worth Destination Guide HIP POCKET THEATRE Now in its 38th season, Hip Pocket Theatre is an experimental theatre ensemble that stages wildly entertaining works in a rustic outdoor setting, including

original plays, fantasies and NEARBY fables, and adaptations.

CLIFF HOUSE STUDIO AND GALLERY ©Artspace 111 Located on Eagle Mountain Lake, classes, workshops and tours are ARTSPACE 111 available at this home where a Located on the edge of downtown, Artspace 111 was started husband-and-wife team create by brothers Daniel and Dennis Blagg and has become one of gorgeous ceramic and glass art. the area’s top galleries for emerging and mid-career artists.

©Coyote Drive-In COYOTE DRIVE–IN A howling success since it opened, Coyote Drive-In shows a double feature on three screens nightly. View movies from your car, or bring a blanket and watch under the stars.

FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE One of the largest in the country, this tranquil nature center boasts 3,621 acres of forests, prairies and ©C.R. Smith Museum SELFIE STOP wetlands, along with more than 20 Head to Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, miles of hiking trails. AMERICAN AIRLINES where the Dallas Cowboys play C.R. SMITH MUSEUM football in their $2 billion home, LA GRAVE FIELD Located near DFW Airport, the and find the sculpture suspended Just north of downtown, La Grave C.R. Smith Museum is all about overhead in the main concourse Field is the home of the the magic of airplane flight, of the southeast entry. Stand Fort Worth Cats, who play United with hands-on exhibits, full- beneath the sculpture called Coin League Baseball. Enthusiastic scale aircraft engines, historical Toss, a stranded cable piece of art crowds root for the home team artifacts, even a rare DC-3 airliner. measuring 14 feet in diameter and while enjoying marvelous views 45 feet wide. FortWorthSelfie of the city.

FortWorth.com 27 SPORTS A TRUE SPORTS TOWN Bragging Rights The PGA’s Crowne Plaza Invitational has been held in Fort Worth since 1946 at Colonial Country Club. Texas Motor Speedway has the largest high-definition video board in the world, nicknamed “Big Hoss.” One of the most unique trophies presented to any football team is awarded to the winner of the annual Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth. Fort Worth’s local sports legends include premier golf ball striker Ben Hogan, baseball’s strikeout king Nolan Ryan and NFL rushing pro LaDainian Tomlinson. Amon G. Carter Stadium Carter Stadium ©Amon G.

rom the speedway to the end zone to the golf greens, it’s no Fwonder we were voted a part of the No. 3 Sports Town by USA Today. Catch the racing-rush at Texas Motor Speedway, home of major events like NASCAR Sprint Cup and IndyCar competitions, as well as “Big Hoss,” the world’s largest HD video screen. When the TCU Frogs hit the field at Amon G. Carter Stadium, the whole city goes purple. Get in on all the football action, or check out TCU’s other winning sports teams. The minor-league Fort Worth Cats Texas Motor Speedway ©Texas Motor Speedway Texas entertain baseball enthusiasts right outside downtown at LaGrave Field, while the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball strike out opponents only 20 minutes away at Globe Life Park. Cheer alongside locals at LaGrave Field where the Fort Worth Vaqueros take to the field. Experience thrilling horse races and live thoroughbred competitions throughout the year at Lone Star Park. Easy Access Take the TRE train to Dallas to watch the Stars (hockey) or the Mavericks (basketball). Football fanatics can see America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, right next door at AT&T Stadium. Fort Worth Vaqueros ©Fort Worth Vaqueros

28 Fort Worth Destination Guide The Biggest Celebration In The Western World. OUTDOOR RECREATION

t’s easy to find recreation in a town known as Fit Worth, where the Imayor hosts a Tour de Fort Worth bike ride and rolling town halls. Outdoorsy type or leisure-lover, Fort Worth has your fresh-air spot.

A go-to recreation spot in Fort Worth, Trinity River has it all: dozens of cycling and running routes; boat, kayak, canoe and paddle boarding Great Outdoors rentals; horseback riding and much more. Grab an inner tube and float in front of Panther Island Pavilion, boasting the only waterfront stage in Texas. This multi-stage music venue Trinity River hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including Rockin’ the River (June–August).

courtesy of Cassco Development Get your heart pumping on the Trinity Trails. With more than 40 miles of running trails and 17 trailheads, it’s easy to get in some exercise and enjoy the outdoors.

Splash in the crisp waters of Burger’s Lake, a 30-acre paradise with two sandy beaches lined with large shade trees. Boat and fish onEagle Mountain Lake, a freshwater oasis, or head The Trailhead Clearfork to Lake Worth for stand-up paddle boarding thrills.

Easily accessible from the Trinity River Trails, Cowtown Wakepark brings one of the hottest water sports to Fort Worth. No need for a boat; just strap in, grab on and start ripping.

Tee off at one of Fort Worth’s many ©Don Young for Friends lush public golf courses or opt for an Tandy Hills of Tandy Hills Natural Area upscale experience at one of the city’s country clubs. Improve your swing ©Cowtown Wakepark with a lesson from Jim McLean Golf School.

Nature expeditions await at Tandy Hills, a 160-acre remnant of prairie land touting hundreds of native plant Fort Worth Nature ©Nina Francis species. Ride, run and recharge along Cowtown Wakepark Center and Refuge The Trailhead Clearfork’s cycling and running trails. For kayaking, hiking and other outdoor adventures, head to Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.

Waterpark fun is just a short drive away at Hawaiian Falls, where kids and adults can splash, dive and slide on nearly a dozen rides, including The Torpedo and Hightide Whirlpool.

Have a zen moment with a free yoga session at Sundance Square Plaza in downtown, or practice your downward dog at no cost at nearby Burnett Park.

30 Fort Worth Destination Guide Panther Island Pavilion Great Outdoors Rolling Town Hall ©Glenn E. Ellman Fit Worth ayor Betsy Price’s fitness- based initiative promotes Mactive lifestyles and healthy habits in both kids and adults through competitions and challenges. “It’s something that everyone is embracing,” said Leslie Casey, Chair of the Foundation for Wellness, Texas. “FitWorth is unique because of our mayor’s involvement, the technology we use to deploy our challenges, and the collaborative nature of our programs.” Learn more at fwtexas.org. Get Moving Blue Zones Project Fort Worth is the only Southern city to institute the groundbreaking healthy- city campaign based on making good health choices. Rolling Town Hall Pet-Friendly Bike alongside Mayor Price in a fun, healthy setting, meet neighbors and talk Fort Worth about city happenings in this alfresco town hall meeting on two wheels. Or join Mayor Price in the bike convoy Visiting with your pooch? Take man’s during Tour de Fort Worth, an annual best friend to Fort Woof, the city’s first event that gets people cycling around fenced off-leash dog park. Dogs play the city on a 21-mile course. with their owners or other canines at one of two large areas. Yoga Assume the tree pose among the trees. Let your pet lounge in luxury at Spa ©Fort Woof Yoga classes are everywhere in Fort Paws Hotel, the only five-star hotel Worth. Check out free sessions in city for four-legged guests featuring a Pet-Friendly Hotels: parks all summer. boutique, wellness center and café.  Omni Fort Worth Hotel When Fido needs a treat, head to  Hilton Downtown Fort Worth WAG, a boutique and bakery selling  Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa istockphoto/kaspi films everything from collars and leashes  Hotel Trinity Fort Worth to healthy dog food.  Knights Inn

Trinity River Vision

A master plan for the Trinity River, enhancements and major events. this project will connect every The TRV will include Panther Island, neighborhood in Fort Worth to a vibrant waterfront neighborhood, the Trinity River corridor with new expand Gateway Park into a large recreational amenities, improved urban-programmed park, and infrastructure, environmental enhance the Trinity Trails corridor.

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usic roots run deep in Fort Worth. Legendary Martist Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys defined Western Swing, while visionary jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman paved the way for new sounds. Singers of today, like Delbert McClinton, Pat Green and Jamey Ice, continue to evolve the genres of country, rock and blues, keeping Grooving A Thriving the local music scene alive and evolving. Live Music Music Festival Round-Up The Fort Worth Music Festival Scene features local, regional and national talent performing everything from jazz and country to pop-rock and blues. Throw in TOP SPOTS delicious food and trendy vendors, and you’re in for a celebration of to see a show all things Fort Worth. Panther Island Pavilion: The Classical music lovers can enjoy only waterfront stage in Texas. an evening of beautiful melodies Scat Jazz Lounge: A chill performed by the Fort Worth spot to hear the latest jazz Symphony Orchestra at Concerts downtown. in the Garden, a popular summer series that takes place at the Fort Sundance Square Plaza: Live Worth Botanic Gardens. Over at Concerts in the Garden ©Brian Luenser music year-round in the heart Magnolia Green, enjoy the region’s of downtown. best live music, tasty food and Bass Performance Hall: drinks during Friday on the Green, Hosting Broadway musicals to a monthly concert series held national performers. from April to November. Live Oak Music Lounge: Celebrate the country’s birthday A great rooftop bar and one of Fort Worth’s musical showcasing emerging acts legends at Willie Nelson’s 4th and major performances. of July Picnic. Don your best red, white and blue apparel and scoot Lola’s: A home away from over to Billy Bob’s Texas for a day home for great live music. of live music, local brews and West 7th: An exciting part of sun-soaked fun. Friday on the Green ©Friday on the Green town with great live music venues, including Lola’s Saloon, Capital Bar and Listen Like a Local Landmark Bar & Kitchen.

Many talented musicians call Fort Worth home. Check out some of our favorites Fort Worth in this natives Spotify playlist. Food + Wine Van Cliburn – “Mephisto Waltz” Festival T. Bone Burnett – “Zombieland” To honor the distinguished Toadies – “Possum Kingdom” local culinary Pat Green – “Take Me Out to the Dancehall” community, the city will Burning Hotels – “Sound City” celebrate with the 2nd annual The Quaker City Night Hawks – “Fox in the Fort Worth Food + Wine Hen House” Festival, March 26–29, 2015. Madràs – “Tracing Paper” The four-day fest highlights the city’s diverse gastronomy The Unlikely Candidates – “Follow My Feet” culture, offering food-and-drink- Kevin Aldridge – “Please Let Me Down” focused events throughout the Green River Ordinance – “Dancing Shoes” city, and assorted happenings Calhoun – “Lioness” appealing to families and adults Willie Nelson’s celebrating a love of excellent, Josh Weathers Band – “Mind, Body and Soul” 4th of July Picnic ©Billy Bob’s Texas locally produced goods. Tim Halperin – “The Last Song” 32 Fort Worth Destination Guide Fort Worth Dining

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34 Fort Worth Destination Guide FOOD & DRINK Foodie

Chefs to Watch Faves Molly McCook Dine on the patio overlooking downtown while enjoying Already celebrated by magazines like Bon Appétit, cowboy cuisine at Reata. the chef-owner of the farm-to-table eatery Ellerbe Fine Foods added the ultimate feather to her chef’s Surround yourself with lush hat last spring, when she was invited to cook at the gardens and indulge in a James Beard Foundation in New York. margarita at Joe T. Garcia’s. Sample a chef-driven menu at The rising star of the Fort Worth food one of the newest hotspots in scene, Paslay serves up a dazzling West 7th, AF&B. mixture of ambition (foie gras torchon Downtown, enjoy modern with peaches and granola, anyone?) American cuisine and signature and down-home charm (fried green cocktails at GRACE. tomatoes fire roasted bone marrow) at the newly opened Clay Pigeon. A Stockyards staple since 1947, you can’t visit Fort Worth without digging into a big juicy steak from Cattlemen’s Steak House, Marcus Paslay an internationally renowned steak house. Hunter Brother’s H3 Ranch’s Hickory Wood Grill is named one of the best steakhouses in the area. Try the saddle barstools!

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Newcomer Panther Island specializes Mother and son team Deborah and Both traditional Texas whiskey and in flavorful beer with funky names, Trey Nickels began production in straight bourbon whiskey are served like the Cannonball (a Scottish Strong spring 2014 on their specialty vodka, up at this distillery, housed inside a Ale) and the Allergeez (an American TreyMark Black-Eyed Vodka, distilled pre-Prohibition-era warehouse. Wheat brewed with Texas honey, from black-eyed peas — the first of its chamomile flowers and rose hips). kind in the world.

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Fun adventures can be found just a short drive outside Fort Worth. Spend a day in these fun and quirky destinations, and then rest your head back in the city.

Clifton Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

A 90-minute drive south from Just over an hour’s drive, this Fort Worth leads to Clifton, a 1,700-acre preserve features more town on the Bosque River. Find than 1,000 endangered animals beautiful hand-painted furniture from five continents. Photograph in the Norwegian Collection giraffes, white rhinos, cheetahs, at the Bosque Museum and a gray zebras and wildebeest as you stunning assortment of fine art drive the scenic 9.5-mile route. of the American West at the Then opt for a hike or picnic on Bosque Arts Center. Downtown the ranch, or head to nearby Loco Red Caboose Winery ©Gary McKibben offers the restored 1916 Cliftex Coyote for exceptional barbecue Theatre, still showing first-run and burgers. films. Grab lunch atBunkhouse BBQ and taste award-winning wines at Red Caboose Winery. Granbury Hico The first county downtown in Texas — only 40 minutes south Just 90 minutes southwest of of Fort Worth — to undergo Fort Worth, this hamlet is rumored major restoration, the to have been the last hideout for Hood is a Billy the Kid. Make time to shop at County Courthouse Square showplace, with everything from Blue Star Trading and Homestead antique stores and tearooms to a for home furnishings; Wiseman beautifully renovated opera house, House Chocolates for handcrafted whose playbill stays packed sweets; and E is for Ice Cream and with performances. Texas Wines and Cheeses. Hico ©Frank Bodden

36 Fort Worth Destination Guide Bosque Art Center ©Debra Evans

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Albany Arlington Denton

A two-hour drive west of Fort Worth lands It’s an easy 20-minute drive to Roughly 40 minutes north you in the Shackelford County seat, home Arlington, where you can book of Fort Worth, Denton lies at to the Old Jail Art Center. After touring a tour of AT&T Stadium, the the heart of horse country, the remarkable pre-Columbian collection $2 billion home of the Dallas offering tours of various and artworks by luminaries such as Pablo Cowboys. Be sure to tour its horse-breeding farms. The Picasso and Henry Moore, enjoy a meal at extraordinary artwork collection, square offers shops and the Icehouse or the Beehive Restaurant which includes sculpture, eateries, including the and Saloon. paintings and more. Next door, Loophole Pub and Hannah’s the Globe Life Park, home to the Off the Square, as well as Texas Rangers Baseball Club, pieces of Texas heritage, such provides tours of this beautiful as Little Chapel in the Woods, stadium, but you’ll want to a magnificent architectural leave time to visit its neighbors, work on the Texas Woman’s Six Flags Over Texas — the University campus. original — and sister waterpark, Hurricane Harbor. Grand Prairie Weatherford Premium Outlets

Only a 30-minute drive west, East on Interstate 30, less than the Parker County seat features a half-hour from Fort Worth, a gorgeous courthouse at the this amazing high-end outlet center of town, surrounded by shopping center brings folks antique shops and good places from everywhere for exceptional to eat, such as Fire Oak Grill and shopping deals at stores from Whistle Hill Café. Check out the Bloomingdales and Banana Peter Pan statue at the public Republic to Michael Kors and library, shop at First Monday White House Black Market. If Trade Days and hike the Rails-to- you’re with a group of 15 or Trails pathway, a 22-mile route more, you can request a free atop an old rail bed. VIP coupon book. Weatherford ©TexasEagle

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herever you find yourself your custom cowboy hat from Find Mrs. Renfro’s at Central Market, in Fort Worth, there’s a assorted materials and designs. On Vending Nut Company and major W homegrown souvenir West Vickery, visit Scentimentals to grocery stores. begging to go home with you. find a handcrafted candle by Fort Worth’s Alueur. On the Near Southside, pick up a gift box from Hot Damn, Tamales! And Finally, the best taste of Fort Worth a bottle of handcrafted TX Blended is in a jar of salsa. “Mrs. Renfro’s is Whiskey at Firestone & Robertson. In the perfect souvenir to take home the Stockyards, grab a pair of custom because our family has been cooking boots at M.L. Leddy’s, and on your great products in Fort Worth using way to the West 7th area, consider local produce for 74 years. From a handmade Driskill Guitar, made our relishes to our salsas, they all from maple and Brazilian rosewood. include Fort Worth flavor,” says Becky Downtown, have Peters Bros. make Renfro Borbolla, VP, Renfro Foods, Inc.

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38 Fort Worth Destination Guide Fort Worth Attractions

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

ort Worth is just 17.5 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Technology Services Lounges International Airport. With 1,850 DFW provides free Wi-Fi, plenty The American Express Centurion Fflights daily, DFW Airport serves as a of power outlets and a helpful Lounge offers complimentary gateway for destinations across the DFW Airport App to search dining, spa services, signature cocktails, country and around the globe. shopping and services by terminal. Southwestern cuisine and work areas. DFW Airport is the world’s third Complimentary Travel Lounges provide Kick back in The Club at DFW, a busiest, serving 60 million comfortable workstations with outlets spacious lounge with panoramic customers a year and offering at every seat. views overlooking the runway. nonstop service to more than Admirals Clubs can be found on 200 destinations worldwide. Terminals A–D, and offer work The airport provides convenient Relaxation stations, complimentary Wi-Fi, connections with the Skylink Looking to relax during your layover? exercise facilities and complimentary high-speed train and unmatched Visit the free yoga studio near gate food and drinks. Large groups can international traveler amenities. D40 for a quick stretch session. reserve space at designated Group Stop by one of the new private Zones, which can accommodate Minute Suites, featuring daybeds, anywhere from 20–200 people. Guest Services office workstations, showers and If you need assistance or have other amenities for relaxing and Shopping and Dining questions, ask one of DFW’s rejuvenating. Treat your feet to a quick DFW Airport is home to more than knowledgeable ambassadors. Friendly pedicure at XpressSpa Treatments 200 specialty shops and retailers. volunteers are stationed at Airport (D20, D24) or enjoy a refreshing back The reopening of Terminal A Information booths in each terminal. rub at Massage Therapists (D20, D24). introduced a number of new dining and retail options, and is part of Automated Passport Control the $2.3 billion renovation program DFW features 30 Automated Passport scheduled for the next seven years. Control kiosks to speed up the Connecting Don’t miss the latest brands and styles customs experience. the World at Destinations, Texas-themed gifts at Lone Star Attitude and cutting-edge Serves 200+ destinations Currency Exchange electronics at InMotion Entertainment. worldwide Travelex currency exchange services International travelers can enjoy a simplify money handling. There are Nonstop access to destinations refund on sales tax paid on Texas numerous locations in terminals in Asia, Australia, Europe merchandise at TaxFree Shopping. D and E. and the Middle East The airport also boasts delicious Convenient flights to five dining options. Grab a great steak and Canadian and 34 Latin fresh seafood at Cool River Cafe, taste American destinations, traditional Asian cuisine at Ling & including 19 in Mexico City Louie’s or pick up a sweet treat at 149 destinations in major Icebox Cafe. U.S. cities 40 Fort Worth Destination Guide

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©Stockyards Station ©John Pozadzides ongoing events april STOCKYARDS FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW RACE WEEK AT TEXAS CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO AND RODEO MOTOR SPEEDWAY Every Friday and Saturday January 16–February 7, 2015 April 9–11, 2015 stockyardsrodeo.com fwssr.com texasmotorspeedway.com Cowtown Coliseum Will Rogers Memorial Center Texas Motor Speedway Rodeo professionals and amateurs Established in 1896, this popular The 2015 season opens with the compete at the historic site of the first event attracts nearly one million thrilling Duck Commander 500 indoor rodeo. people from around the world for NASCAR doubleheader weekend, the nation’s oldest livestock show featuring the Spring Cup Series FORT WORTH HERD CATTLE DRIVE and daily performances of the world’s and Nationwide Series. Daily at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. original indoor rodeo. fortworth.com/the-herd MAIN ST. FORT WORTH Stockyards National Historic District FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW ARTS FESTIVAL The world’s only twice-daily cattle AND RODEO’S ALL WESTERN PARADE April 9–12, 2015 drive features a herd of Texas January 17, 2015 • fwssr.com longhorn steer driven down historic Will Rogers Memorial Center mainstreetartsfest.org Exchange Avenue by cowboys and More than 100,000 spectators line Historic Main Street cowgirls in authentic clothing from the streets of Cowtown to watch this Nine blocks become a marketplace the mid-1860s. spectacular annual event. of food, arts, crafts and live entertainment during the largest january FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW AND and highest rated arts festival in the LOCKHEED MARTIN COWBOYS OF COLOR RODEO Southwest. Admission is always free. ARMED FORCES BOWL January 19, 2015 • cowboysofcolor.org January 2, 2015 Will Rogers Memorial Center FORT WORTH OPERA FESTIVAL armedforcesbowl.com The Cowboys of Color Rodeo April 24–May 10, 2015 Amon G. Carter Stadium highlights the rich diversity that fwopera.org The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces various cultures bring to rodeo and Multiple Venues Bowl, owned and operated by ESPN the western way of life. Each spring, the Fort Worth Opera Regional Television (ERT), will be Festival showcases some of the best televised live on the TCU campus to february productions in the nation. celebrate the 12th Armed Forces COWTOWN MARATHON Bowl Anniversary. February 27–March 1, 2015 MAYFEST cowtownmarathon.org April 30–May 3, 2015 Will Rogers Memorial Center mayfest.org Search our Instagram hashtag The 37th annual Cowtown is one of Family festival featuring food, arts, #VisitFortWorth for hot shots of the largest multi-event road races in crafts and live performances held on events and happenings around town. the country. the banks of the Trinity River.

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may july BOO AT THE ZOO FRONTIER FORTS DAY TOUR DE FORT WORTH October 2015 • fortworthzoo.org May 2015 • stockyardsstation.com July 2015 Fort Worth Zoo Stockyards National Historic District fortworthtexas.gov/tourdefortworth This not-too-scary family event is During this free, two-day heritage Tour de Fort Worth is Mayor Betsy Price’s complete with live entertainment, annual event aimed at giving seasoned event, get a glimpse into an authentic games, costumed characters and cyclists a chance to experience many representation of Texas frontier life. trick-or-treating. different parts of the city from the best FORT WORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL seat around — a bicycle seat. RED STEAGALL COWBOY GATHERING May 2015 • fwfest.com & WESTERN SWING FESTIVAL Panther Island Pavilion NATIONAL DAY October 2015 Join some of the best names in national, OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY redsteagallcowboygathering.com July 25, 2015 regional and local music. Held on the Stockyards National Historic District nationaldayofthecowboy.com Trinity River, the festival presents pop, This is one of the top authentic Stockyards National Historic District indie rock, R&B and alternative country cowboy festivals in the world, Celebrate the history and heritage of the over the course of two days. featuring live music, ranch rodeo and American Cowboy for the 10th Annual more to celebrate the heritage of the National Day of the American Cowboy. CROWNE PLAZA INVITATIONAL American cowboy. AT COLONIAL MIMIR CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL May 18–24, 2015 Hosted by the TCU School of Music november crowneplazainvitational.com July 2015 • mimirfestival.org LONE STAR FILM FESTIVAL Colonial Country Club Walsh Center for Performing Arts – November 2015 One of professional golf’s classic PepsiCo Recital Hall @ TCU lonestarfilmsociety.com tournaments, this nationally televised This festival, named for the Norse god Sundance Square competition features the nation’s top of wisdom, features outstanding artists The Lone Star Film Festival, hosted by golfers on the PGA tour. from the world’s leading orchestras the Lone Star Film Society, is a year- and music schools who share a love round series of programs culminating THE LAST GREAT GUNFIGHT for chamber music. in a five day celebration of cinema Memorial Day Weekend– featuring films from all over the world. Labor Day Weekend october SUNDANCE SQAURE TREE LIGHTING stockyardsstation.com RACE WEEK AT TEXAS November 2015 Stockyards National Historic District MOTOR SPEEDWAY Sundance Square Watch summer gunfight shows with October–November 2015 Enjoy a special evening of celebration the Legends of Texas. texasmotorspeedway.com and the start of Christmas in the heart Texas Motor Speedway june of downtown Fort Worth. JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION TARRANT COUNTY XTO ENERGY PARADE OF LIGHTS June 19, 2015 • juneteenth.com GAY PRIDE WEEK November 2015 Sundance Square sundancesquare.com Catch live music in downtown Fort October 2015 Sundance Square Worth and day-long activities. tcgpwa.org This spectacular holiday parade Pride celebrations and events features floats, horses, carriages, FORT WORTH SYMPHONY include a Gay Pride Kick-Off marching bands and more through ORCHESTRA’S CONCERTS Show, Pride Parade and Street downtown Fort Worth. IN THE GARDEN Festival, Pride Picnic and June–July 2015 • fwsymphony.org Q-Cinema Film Festival. december Fort Worth Botanic Garden CHRISTMAS IN THE STOCKYARDS Evening performances by the December 2015 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and FORT WORTH ALLIANCE AIR SHOW stockyardsstation.com special guest artists staged outdoors. October 2015 • allianceairshow.com Stockyards National Historic District All concerts conclude with fireworks. Fort Worth Alliance Airport Full-day Christmas events including The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show family and children’s activities, petting RACE WEEK AT TEXAS is one of the nation’s premier zoo, Fort Worth Herd “Cow Kid Round- MOTOR SPEEDWAY air shows drawing the best in up,” “Ride for Toys,” Christmas tree June 2015 • texasmotorspeedway.com aviation talent, static displays lighting, carolers, Santa Claus, vendors Texas Motor Speedway and ground activities. and much more.

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Photo Credit CAMP BOWIE DISTRICT SALSA LIMON MUSEO CANE ROSSO salsalimon.com ilcanerosso.com HARPER’S BLUE BONNET 929 University Dr.; (817) 820-0680 815 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 922-9222 BAKERY CAT CITY GRILLE bluebonnetbakery.com DOWNTOWN catcitygrill.com 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd.; (817) 731-4233 1208 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 916-5333 KINCAID’S HAMBURGERS DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE ELLERBE FINE FOODS kincaidshamburgers.com delfriscos.com ellerbefinefoods.com 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd.; (817) 732-2881 812 Main St.; (817) 877-3999 1501 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 926-3663 LUCILE’S STATESIDE BISTRO GRACE KING TUT EGYPTIAN RESTAURANT lucilesstatesidebistro.com kingtutegyptian.com 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd.; (817) 738-4761 gracefortworth.com 777 Main St.; (817) 877-3388 1512 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 335-3051 CULTURAL DISTRICT LITTLE RED WASP LILI’S BISTRO littleredwasp.com lilisbistro.com ANGELO’S BAR‚B‚QUE 808 Main St.; (817) 887-3111 1310 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 877-0700 angelosbbq.com RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE MAGNOLIA CHEESE COMPANY 2533 White Settlement Rd.; (817) 332-0357 ruthschris.com magnoliacheese.com CAFÉ MODERN 813 Main St.; (817) 348-0080 1251 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 945-2221 themodern.org/cafe THE CAPITAL GRILLE MELT ICE CREAMS 3200 Darnell St.; (817) 840-2174 thecapitalgrille.com facebook.com/melticecreams CLAY PIGEON 800 Main St.; (817) 348-9200 954 W. Rosedale Ave.; (682) 710-2220 claypigeonfd.com NONNA TATA 2731 White Settlement Rd.; (817) 882-8065 EAST FORT WORTH  1400 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 332-0250 EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD CAMPESINOS CAFÉ PARIS COFFEE SHOP eddiev.com 300 W. 7th St.; (817) 336-8000 campesinoscafe.com parisco—eeshop.net 704 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 335-2041 FORT WORTH FOOD PARK 2400 Vaughn Blvd.; (817) 413-0222 SHINJUKU STATION fwfoodpark.com NEAR SOUTHSIDE 2509 Weisenberger St. shinjuku-station.com 711 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 923-2695 J&J OYSTER BAR 24 PLATES jandjoysterbar.com 24platesfw.com SPICE THAI KITCHEN & BAR 612 University Dr.; (817) 335-2756 407 W. Magnolia Ave.; (682) 730-5749 411 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 984-1800 KIMBELL BUFFET AVOCA COFFEE SPIRAL DINER kimbellart.org/visit/dining avocaco—ee.com spiraldiner.com 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.; (817) 332-8451 ext. 277 1311 W. Magnolia Ave.; (682) 233-0957 1314 W. Magonlia Ave.; (817) 332-8834 RAILHEAD SMOKEHOUSE BENITO’S STIR CRAZY BAKED GOODS railheadsmokehouse.com benitosmexican.com stircrazybakedgoods.com 2900 Montgomery St.; (817) 738-9808 1450 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 332-8633 106 E. Daggett Ave.; (682) 710-2253 SAINT‚EMILION BREWED TORCHY’S TACOS saint-emilionrestaurant.com brewedfw.com torchystacos.com 3617 W. 7th St.; (817) 737-2781 801 W. Magnolia Ave.; (817) 926-3663 928 Northton St.; (817) 289-8226

44 Fort Worth Destination Guide YUCATAN TACO STAND MI COCINA SWISS PASTRY SHOP yucatantacostand.com micocinarestaurants.com swisspastryonline.com 909 W. Magnolia Ave. #10; (817) 924-8646 509 Main St.; (817) 877-3600 3936 W. Vickery Blvd.; (817) 732-5661 OLIVER’S FINE FOODS THE BOTTOM [SOUTH FORT WORTH] oliversfinefoods.com thebottomfw.com BONNELL’S FINE TEXAS CUISINE 415 Throckmorton St.; (817) 744-7980 3468 Blue Bonnet Cir.; (817) 923-7625 bonnellstexas.com P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO WOODSHED SMOKEHOUSE 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd.; (817) 738-5489 pfchangs.com woodshedsmokehouse.com 400 Throckmorton St.; (817) 840-2450 3201 Riverfront Dr.; (817) 877-4545 [STOCKYARDS DISTRICT] PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI [WEST 7TH] CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE piranhakillersushi.com 335 W. 3rd St.; (817) 348-0200 AF+B cattlemenssteakhouse.com 2458 N. Main St.; (817) 624-3945 REATA RESTAURANT afandbfortworth.com 2869 Crockett St.; (817) 916-5300 COOPER’S OLD TIME PIT reata.net BAR-B-QUE 310 Houston St.; (817) 336-1009 FRED’S TEXAS CAFÉ coopersbbqfortworth.com RISCKY’S BBQ fredstexascafe.com 915 Currie St.; (817) 332-0083 301 Stockyards Blvd.; (817) 626-6464 risckys.com 300 Main St.; (817) 877-3306 EL ASADERO GOOD KARMA KITCHEN SIMPLY FONDUE thegoodkarmakitchen.com elasadero.com 1541 Merimac Cir.; (817) 995-9801 1535 N. Main St.; (817) 626-3399 Simplyfonduefortworth.com 111 W. 4th St.; (817) 348-0633 HACIENDA SAN MIGUEL ESPERANZA’S MEXICAN CAFÉ & BAKERY TACO DINER hsmw7.com 2948 Crockett St.; (817) 386-9923 joets.com tacodinerrestaurants.com 2122 N. Main St.; (817) 626-5770 149 E. 4th St.; (817) 566-0357 MICHAELS CUISINE RESTAURANT & BAR H3 RANCH TAVERNA PIZZERIA & RISOTTERIA michaelscuisine.com h3ranch.com 3413 W. 7th St.; (817) 877-3413 109 E. Exchange Ave.; (817) 624-1246 tavernabylombardi.com 450 Throckmorton St.; (817) 885-7502 REVOLVER TACO LOUNGE HABANERO’S GRILL & CANTINA revolvertacolounge.com habanerosgc.com [UNIVERSITY/TCU AREA] 2822 W. 7th St.; (817) 820-0122 140 E. Exchange St., #301; (817) 566-0917 RODEO GOAT JOE T. GARCIA’S BUFFALO BROTHERS rodeogoat.com buffalobrostexas.com joets.com 2836 Bledsoe St.; (817) 877-4628 3015 S. University Dr.; (817) 386-9601 2201 N. Commerce St.; (817) 626-4356 TERRA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL LONESOME DOVE RESTAURANT CAFE BELLA terramedgrill.com cafebellatexas.com lonesomedovebistro.com 2973 Crockett St.; (817) 744-7485 3548 S. Hills Ave.; (817) 922-9500 2406 N. Main St.; (817) 740-8810 CARSHON’S DELI THIRTEEN PIES RISCKY’S BBQ firesidepies.com carshonsdeli.com risckys.com 2949 Crockett St.; (817) 769-3590 3133 Cleburne Rd.; (817) 923-1907 140 E. Exchange Ave.; (817) 626-7777 CLEARFORK FOOD PARK TILLMAN’S ROADHOUSE tillmansroadhouse.com clearforkfoodpark.com [SUNDANCE SQUARE] 2933 Crockett St.; (817) 850-9255 1541 Merimac Cir. BIRD CAFÉ VELVET TACO DUTCH’S LEGENDARY birdinthe.net HAMBURGERS velvettaco.com 155 E. 4th St.; (817) 332-2473 2700 W. 7th St.; (817) 887-9810 dutchshamburgers.com CANTINA LAREDO 3009 S. University Dr.; (817) 927-5522 WATERS—BONNELL’S COASTAL CUISINE cantinalaredo.com HOFFBRAU STEAKS 530 Throckmorton St.; (817) 810-0773 waterstexas.com Hoffbrausteaks.com 2901 Crockett St.; (817) 984-1110 CHEESECAKE FACTORY 1712 S. University Dr.; (817) 870-1952 thecheesecakefactory.com OL’ SOUTH PANCAKE HOUSE [WEST FORT WORTH] 455 Commerce St.; (817) 465-2211 olsouthpancakehousefortworth.com DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE 1509 S. University Dr.; (817) 336-0311 SALSA FUEGO salsafuegofw.com delfriscosgrille.com PACIFIC TABLE 3520 Alta Mere Dr.; (817) 560-7888 154 E. 3rd St.; (817) 887-9900 pacifictableftworth.com FLYING SAUCER DRAUGHT 1600 S. University Dr., #601; (817) 887-9995 EMPORIUM SALSA LIMÓN Stay in Touch beerknurd.com salsalimon.com 111 E. 3rd St.; (817) 336-7470 2916 W. Berry St.; (817) 675-2519 Follow us on Facebook [facebook.com/Ft.Worth] and keep FRANKIE’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL SUGAR BISCUIT CAKERY up on the latest Fort Worth deals frankiesbar.com sugarbiscuitcakery.com and happenings. 425 W. 3rd St.; (817) 870-9090 3520 Blue Bonnet Cir.; (817) 381-8014

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FortWorth.com 45 entertainment & nightlife T&P TAVERN tptavern.com 221 W. Lancaster Ave., (817) 885-8878 Inside the historic Texas and Pacific Railway Station, this lovingly restored Art Deco bar has 24 ever- changing taps and a huge, pet-friendly patio. THE USUAL theusualbar.com 1408 W. Magnolia Ave., (817) 810-0114 The sleek 1930s Modernist interior perfectly suits the Usual’s lineup of Prohibition-era cocktails like the classic Old Fashioned or Sidecar. NORTH OF DOWNTOWN  COYOTE DRIVE‚IN coyotedrive-in.com 223 N.E. 4th St., (817) 717-7767 The 1950s live: Coyote Drive-In airs first-run double features every night. So do the 2010s: The concession area oers craft beer and CAMP BOWIE  NEAR SOUTHSIDE vegan-friendly snacks. THE GINGERMAN THE BEARDED LADY SOUTH FORT WORTH  ftworth.gingermanpub.com facebook.com/pages/the-bearded- KEYS LOUNGE 3716 Camp Bowie Blvd., (817) 886-2327 lady/283998705044958 keyslounge.com Laid-back beer garden oers huge selection of 1229 7th Ave., (817) 349-9832 5677 Westcreek Dr., Ste. H, (817) 292-8627 beers on tap and in bottles and a small selection This Southside cottage turned gastropub is home of hearty sandwiches. to craft beers and creative pub grub. Everyone’s in the groove at this small, friendly WINSLOW'S WINE BAR neighborhood blues club where blue-eyed BOILED OWL TAVERN soulsters, Grammy winners and emerging stars winslowswinecafe.com keep the dance floor packed. 4101 Camp Bowie Blvd., (817) 546-6843 theboiledowl.com Cozy neighborhood wine bar features aordable, 909 W. Magnolia Ave., #8, (817) 920-9616 small-production wines by the glass and trendy Retro bar complete with jukebox, regulation STOCKYARDS bistro-style dishes to be enjoyed next to outdoor pool table and bartenders who listen to pit fireplaces. your problems. THE BASEMENT BAR FINN MACCOOL'S PUB facebook.com/pages/the-basement- DOWNTOWN bar/141247052562499 finnmaccoolspub.com 105 W. Exchange Ave., (817) 740-0100 1700 8th Ave., (817) 923-2121 THE BRASS TAP The best kind of dive bar: small, dark and smoky, With the feel of a Boston pub, Finn MacCool’s brasstapbeerbar.com with a friendly sta and a great sound system for provides a friendly hangout for friends, neighbors 901 Houston St., (817) 870-3838 the live indie-country music. Thanks to Brass Tap’s extremely knowledgeable and darts players. servers, choosing from more than 300 craft beers BILLY BOB’S TEXAS is a fun and easy task. GRAND CRU WINE BAR AND BOUTIQUE billybobstexas.com 2520 Rodeo Plaza, (817) 624-7117 EMBARGO grandcrumagnolia.com The “World’s Largest Honky-Tonk” boasts 127,000 embargodfw.com 1257 W. Magnolia Ave. (817) 923-1717 square feet of Western-style entertainment, 210 E. 8th St., (817) 870-9750 Oering wines from all over the world, including casinos, line-dancing lessons, The hottest spot north of Havana is this Grand Cru specializes in boutique and small- professional bull-riding demonstrations and the 1940s-Cuba-themed bar and restaurant with production vintages as well as finds from lesser- murals depicting Communist life, free salsa known regions. biggest names in country music. lessons and ultra-refreshing coconut mojitos. COWTOWN OPRY PETE'S DUELING PIANO BAR THE LIVE OAK MUSIC HALL & LOUNGE cowtownopry.org petesduelingpianobar.com 131 E. Exchange Ave., (817) 366-9675 621 Houston St., (817) 335-7383 theliveoak.com From vintage cowboy ballads to contemporary Pete’s piano players hammer out rocking chart- 1311 Lipscomb St., (817) 926-0968 Western swing, the musicians and performers of toppers from all eras and churn audience members The rooftop bar and restaurant features live local the Cowboy Opry celebrate Cowtown’s melodic into wildly enthusiastic back-up singers. music, a global-cuisine menu and signature roots with outdoor concerts. VEE LOUNGE cocktails, while the 500-seat concert hall showcases touring acts. LONGHORN SALOON veelounge.com 500 Taylor St.,(817) 332-4833 PROPER longhornsaloonfortworth.com Guest DJs from around the world play the latest facebook.com/propermagnoliafw 121 W. Exchange Ave., (817) 740-0078 dance music at this lavish, high-energy weekend 409 W. Magnolia Ave., (817) 984-1133 Cheerful bartenders and cold local beer are the nightclub. Full-service kitchen specializes in This intimate, inviting bar is a hip yet low-key spot welcome backdrops to the country music acts at fusion cuisine. for cocktails and conversation. this mid-sized Stockyards venue. WHISKEY & RYE REPUBLIC STREET BAR PEARL’S DANCEHALL & SALOON whiskeyandryefw.com pearlsdancehall.com 1300 Houston St., (817) 350-4105 republicstreetbar.com This sophisticated hideaway inside the Omni 201 E. Hattie St., (817) 615-9360 302 W. Exchange Ave., (817) 624-2800 oers a carefully curated selection of small-batch Living-room ambiance makes Republic Street a Originally a bordello, Pearl’s now entertains modern bourbons and a Southern-gourmet twist on bar great place to meet friends, watch sports or just cowboys and cowgirls who two-step the night away menu entrees. hang out on the patio. to live honky-tonk and Western swing music.

46 Fort Worth Destination Guide STAGECOACH BALLROOM QUEEN CITY MUSIC HALL THE LOCAL stagecoachballroom.com queencitymusichall.com facebook.com/thelocalwest7th 2516 E. Belknap St., (817) 831-2261 425 Commerce St., (817) 332-4030 2800 Bledsoe St., (817) 999-7864 One of the largest and oldest dance halls in Mid-size live music venue with state-of-the-art Laid-back atmosphere, Internet jukebox and the state, Stagecoach kicks it old-school with live sound system books national headliners in a outdoor patio with its own bar make The Local a country and honky-tonk music most weekend variety of genres. great place to hang out. nights. SCAT JAZZ LOUNGE LOLA’S SALOON WHITE ELEPHANT SALOON scatjazzlounge.com lolasfortworth.com whiteelephantsaloon.com 111 W. 4th St., Ste. 11, (817) 870-9100 2736 W. 6th St., (817) 877-0666 106 E. Exchange Ave., (817) 624-8273 Scat sets a swanky stage for local and national Sprawling patios, Texas-brewed beers on Stockyards chic: old wooden dance floor, vintage jazz musicians of all stripes, whether New Orleans tap and locals from all walks and stages of brass-rail bar, cowboy-hat-covered walls, boot- traditionalists, Ella impressionists or avant-garde life give Lola’s the feel of a generations-old shine stand — and live country music every night freestylists. neighborhood bar. of the week. UNIVERSITY/TCU M LOUNGE SUNDANCE SQUARE mloungefw.com THE AARDVARK 835 Foch St., (817) 850-9900 FLYING SAUCER Hip martini lounge pairs imaginative cocktails with the-aardvark.com leather couches, cigar bar and poker nights. beerknurd.com 2905 W. Berry St., (817) 926-7814 111 E. 3rd St., (817) 336-7470 Longtime TCU-area bar has a knack for booking MAGNOLIA MOTOR LOUNGE solid, if somewhat obscure, rock, country, indie This draught emporium stocks hundreds of on- mmlbar.com and indescribable bands. Small but tasty bar- tap and bottled brands, from down the street and 3005 Morton St., (817) 332-3344 food menu. around the world. Pair with brats, burgers and Live music (Americana and blues/rock, mostly), a overstued sandwiches. classic burger-joint menu and garage-chic décor FOUR DAY WEEKEND WEST 7TH share top billing at this moto-centric watering hole. fourdayweekend.com BAR LOUIE THE POUR HOUSE 312 Houston St., (817) 226-4329 barlouieamerica.com pourhouse.com The long-running comedy troupe brings down 2973 W. 7th St., (817) 566-9933 2725 W. 7th St., (817) 335-2575 the house — its own 212-seat theatre in the Upbeat American bar & grill with handsome decor, Craft beers on tap and loaded nachos make The historic Caravan of Dreams building — with wine by the glass and $1 burgers on Tuesday nights Pour House a local favorite for watching sports or improvisations based on audience suggestions. — enjoy them all on the rooftop patio. playing billiards in the new game room. FRANKIE’S SPORTS BAR BREWSTERS RESERVOIR frankiesbar.com facebook.com/brewsterswest7th bar-reservoir.com 425 W. 3rd St., (817) 870-9090 2837 Crockett St., (817) 887-9233 1001 Foch St., (817) 334-0560 If a sport has a ball or a checkered flag, it’ll be Sports bar with large selection of craft beers and Upbeat sports bar features nearly 40 HD TVs, two showing on one of the 57 HD screens in this hi- gourmet burgers. full-service bars, pleasant patio and a full menu of tech man cave. Southern-influenced munchies. CAPITAL BAR HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHTCLUB capital-bar.com THE WILD ROOSTER hyenascomedynightclub.com 3017 Morton St., (817) 820-0049 facebook.com/wildroosterbar 425 Commerce St., (817) 877-5233 Capital Bar’s enormous rooftop patio features live 3204 W. 7th St., (817) 332-9453 This high-energy club mixes it up with touring music on most nights for under-the-stars parties. With drink specials, karaoke, beer pong, and local stand-up comedians, open-mic and karaoke Generous happy hour specials star local beers rock, country and cover bands, the Wild Rooster nights and no-cover-charge dance nights. and spirits. draws a large, fun-loving crowd.

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48 Fort Worth Destination Guide Your key to the city.

Stay at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel for a truly luxurious experience. Enjoy fantastic on-site amenities while staying close to downtown’s lively Sundance Square. Taste the local flavor of Cast Iron restaurant. Enjoy a drink at Whiskey & Rye. Or retreat to our signature Mokara Spa.

817-535-6664 • omnihotels.com/fortworth TEXAS WHITE HOUSE SUPER 8 © MEACHAM BOULEVARD FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES BED AND BREAKFAST super8.com marriott.com 4665 Gemini Pl., (817) 222-3220 texaswhitehouse.com 6851 West Fwy., (817) 731-9600 1417 8th Ave., (817) 923-3597 UNIVERSITY HAMPTON INN & SUITES STOCKYARDS COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT hamptoninn3.hilton.com 2700 Green Oaks Rd., (817) 732-8585 marriott.com COUNTRY INNS & SUITES 3150 Riverfront Dr., (817) 335-1300 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES BY CARLSON FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES ihg.com countryinns.com/fort-worth-hotel-tx-76106/ BY MARRIOTT 2730 S. Cherry Ln., (817) 560-4200 txworth 1505 S. University Dr., (817) 335-2000 2200 Mercado Dr., (817) 831-9200 LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES © HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM LAKE WORTH HYATT PLACE FORT WORTH hawthorn.com lq.com HISTORIC STOCKYARDS 1701 S. University Dr., (817) 870-1011 5800 Quebec St., (817) 237-9300 stockyards.place.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 132 E. Exchange Ave., (817) 626-6000 marriott.com LOCKHEART GABLES ROMANTIC 3250 Lovell Ave., (817) 878-2554 BED AND BREAKFAST MISS MOLLY’S HOTEL ªBED & BREAKFAST« WEST FORT WORTH lockheartgables.com/index.html 5220 Locke Ave., (817) 738-5969 missmollyshotel.com BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 109 W. Exchange Ave., (817) 626-1522 book.bestwestern.com QUALITY INN & SUITES STOCKYARDS HOTEL 201 W. Loop 820 N., (817) 246-8777 CATTLE BARON COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT stockyardshotel.com qualityinn.com/hotel-fort_worth-texas-TX866 109 E. Exchange Ave., (817) 625-6427 marriott.com 2700 S. Cherry Ln., (817) 560-4180 6530 West Fwy., (817) 737-6923 STONEHOUSE DAYS INN WEST STAYBRIDGE SUITES BED & BREAKFAST daysinn.com ihg.com 2401 Ellis Ave., (817) 626-2589 8500 West Fwy., (817) 246-4961 229 Cliord Center Dr., (817) 935-6500 golf courses & sports venues PUBLIC GOLF COURSES ROCKWOOD GOLF COURSE COWTOWN COLISEUM fortworthgolf.org fortworthstockyards.org THE GOLF CLUB 1851 Jacksboro Hwy., (817) 624-1771 121 E. Exchange Ave., (817) 625-1025 AT CHAMPIONS CIRCLE Home of the Ben Hogan Learning Center. Stockyards Championship Rodeo championscirclegolf.com 15801 Championship Pkwy., (817) 497-2582 SYCAMORE CREEK DANIEL‚MEYER COLISEUM Luxury course in resort complex. GOLF COURSE gofrogs.com fortworthgolf.org 2900 Stadium Dr., (817) 257-3764 THE GOLF CLUB AT 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Frwy., (817) 535-7241 TCU Men’s and Women’s Basketball FOSSIL CREEK Unique 9-hole layout with double sets of tees. thegolfclubatfossilcreek.com FORT WORTH 3401 Club Gate Dr., (817) 847-1900 TIMBERVIEW GOLF CLUB CONVENTION CENTER ARENA Arnold Palmer-designed championship course. timberviewgolf.com fortworthconventioncenter.com 4274 Timberview Dr., (817) 478-3601 1201 Houston St., (817) 392-6338 THE GOLF CLUB AT THE RESORT Fun, aordable and family-friendly. Sports, Shows thegolfclubattheresort.com WATERCHASE GOLF CLUB 5700 Resort Blvd., (817) 750-2178 LAGRAVE FIELD waterchasegc.com One of Avid Golfer Magazine’s “Top 5 fwcats.com Hidden Gems." 8951 Creek Run Rd., (817) 861-4653 301 N.E. 6th St., (817) 332-2287 Six sets of tees accommodate all skill levels. HAWKS CREEK GOLF CLUB Independent League Baseball hawkscreek.com SPORTS VENUES LONE STAR PARK 6520 White Settlement Rd., (817) 738-8402 lonestarpark.com 18-hole course with several water hazards and AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER 1000 Lone Star Pkwy., Grand Prairie, sand traps. americanairlinescenter.com (972) 263-7223 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, (214) 222-3687 Horse Racing JIM MCLEAN GOLF SCHOOL NBA, NHL, Arena Football League, Concerts jimmclean.com GLOBE LIFE PARK IN ARLINGTON 8940 Creek Run Rd., (817) 303-4370 AMON G. CARTER STADIUM Private or group lessons. gofrogs.com texas.rangers.mlb.com 2850 Stadium Dr., (817) 257-7970 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, (817) 273-5222 MEADOWBROOK GOLF COURSE TCU Football Major League Baseball fortworthgolf.org TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY 1815 Jenson Rd., (817) 457-4616 AT&T STADIUM Considered one of the top municipal golf courses stadium.dallascowboys.com texasmotorspeedway.com in Texas. One Legends Way, Arlington, (817) 892-4000 3545 Lone Star Cir., (817) 215-8500 NFL, Concerts NASCAR, IndyCar Racing PECAN VALLEY GOLF COURSE fortworthgolf.org COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER 6400 Pecan Valley Dr., (817) 249-1845 colonialfw.com willrogersmemorialcenter.com Two 18-hole courses separated by a fork of the 3735 Country Club Cir., (817) 927-4200 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., (817) 392-7469 Trinity River. PGA Golf Tournament every May Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Shows

50 Fort Worth Destination Guide WELCOME TO COWTOWN

YOU WATCH THE CATTLE AND WE DRIVE. From the world-famous Stockyards to world-renowned museums, Fort Worth is known for cowboys and culture. And the best way to experience both is by riding the Fort Worth Transportation Authority’s trolley, bus or train. Climb aboard for the most convenient, affordable and eco-friendly trail ride around.

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Plan your Reunion or Group Travel Bring your herd to the City of Cowboys and Culture. Our tourism professionals can help you plan an itinerary, reserve hotel blocks and provide materials, discounts and more.

Contact us today to schedule a special welcome greeting with a free souvenir for each of your guests.

Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau [email protected] • 817.698-7823 • FortWorth.com/Reunion museums & attractions

AMERICAN AIRLINES BUREAU OF ENGRAVING FIRESTONE & ROBERTSON C.R. SMITH MUSEUM & PRINTING DISTILLING CO. EAST FORT WORTH  NORTH FORT WORTH NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT  crsmithmuseum.org moneyfactory.com frdistilling.com 4601 Texas Hwy. 360, (817) 967-1560 9000 Blue Mound Rd., (817) 231-4000 901 W. Vickery, (817) 840-9140 Take a flight through commercial aviation history Watch as blank sheets of paper are turned into Tours of this whiskey distillery include an up-close look at each step of the distillation and aging with historical artifacts, aircraft engines, hands-on millions of real dollars, using both modern exhibits and stunning aerial photography. process, and a sample of the results. technology and traditional engraving tools. AMON CARTER MUSEUM CASA MAÑANA THEATRE FORT WORTH BOTANIC OF AMERICAN ART & JAPANESE GARDENS CULTURAL DISTRICT CULTURAL DISTRICT CULTURAL DISTRICT casamanana.org fwbg.org cartermuseum.org 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., (817) 332-2272 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., (817) 738-1933 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., (817) 871-7686 Casa Mañana nurtures live professional theatre Superb collection of 19th- and early 20th-century Stroll among 2,500 species of plants in 23 with touring Broadway and o-Broadway shows, American art includes masterworks by Winslow specialty gardens, including the serene children’s theatre and special events. Homer, Georgia O’Keee, John Singer Sargent, Japanese Gardens, with koi-filled pools and gentle waterfalls. Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. CIRCLE THEATRE AMPHIBIAN STAGE SUNDANCE SQUARE FORT WORTH COMMUNITY ARTS PRODUCTIONS circletheatre.com CENTER NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT  230 W. 4th St., (817) 877-3040 CULTURAL DISTRICT amphibianproductions.org The company’s commitment to artistic fwcac.com 120 S. Main St., (817) 923-3012 excellence and intimate 125-seat venue provides 1300 Gendy St., (817) 738-1938 The Amphibian company produces innovative and an unforgettable theatre experience. The Center’s many gallery rooms showcase challenging theater — for example, one recent diverse, contemporary works by both emerging and established local and regional artists in a play was performed entirely in the dark. CLIBURN CONCERTS friendly, casual atmosphere. CULTURAL DISTRICT BALL©EDDLEMAN©MCFARLAND cliburn.org FORT WORTH MUSEUM HOUSE 525 Commerce St., (817) 212-4280 OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY WEST OF DOWNTOWN  The annual Cliburn Concert Series brings in CULTURAL DISTRICT historicfortworth.org respected and renowned classical musicians — fwmuseum.org 1110 Penn St., (817) 332-5875 pianists, of course, but also violinists, vocalists 1600 Gendy St., (817) 255-9300 From turrets to parquet flooring, every corner of and the occasional string quartet. Permanent installations include the Children’s this elaborate Queen Anne–style Victorian home Museum, DinoLabs and DinoDig, the Cattle has been preserved as it was built in 1899. DINOSAUR WORLD Raisers Museum, the Omni IMAX Theater and the BASS PERFORMANCE HALL GLEN ROSE Noble Planetarium. dinosaurworld.com SUNDANCE SQUARE 1058 Park Rd. 59, (254) 898-1526 FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER basshall.com Walk among 150 life-size “dinosaurs” scattered & REFUGE 525 Commerce St., (817) 212-4300 around this 20-acre museum-park — then see NORTHWEST FORT WORTH  This jewel of a concert hall, the cornerstone of real dinosaur fossils at the Prehistoric Museum Sundance Square, is consistently rated as one of fwnaturecenter.org and the Fossil Dig. the top 10 opera houses in the world. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., (817) 392-7410 Boasting over 3,600 acres, the center oers 20 BOTANICAL RESEARCH FIRE STATION NO. 1: miles of hiking trails providing access to forests, INSTITUTE OF TEXAS 150 YEARS OF FORT WORTH prairies, wetlands, and native flora and fauna. CULTURAL DISTRICT SUNDANCE SQUARE FORT WORTH OPERA brit.org fwmuseum.org/150-fort-worth-history CULTURAL DISTRICT 203 Commerce St., (817) 255-9300 1700 University Dr., (817) 332-4441 fwopera.org BRIT’s environmentally sustainable campus, Trace Fort Worth’s development from a frontier 525 Commerce St., (817) 731-0726 including an all-green research and learning outpost to boisterous cattle town to modern big Spring is the season for aria lovers, as the Fort center and eco-friendly landscaping, is open for city in this richly detailed, exhibit-filled history Worth Opera follows a “festival” schedule: works docent-led and self-guided tours. of Cowtown. are staged only in April and May.

52 Fort Worth Destination Guide FORT WORTH SYMPHONY LOG CABIN VILLAGE SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS ORCHESTRA [CULTURAL DISTRICT] [ARLINGTON ] [CULTURAL DISTRICT] logcabinvillage.org sixflags.com fwsymphony.org 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln., (817) 392-5881 2201 Road to Six Flags St. E., Arlington 525 Commerce St., (817) 665-6000 In this authentic mid-19th-century village, (817) 640-8900 Under the baton of internationally renowned historical interpreters in pioneer clothing The 212-acre theme park boasts hundreds of music director Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the FWSO demonstrate Old West blacksmithing, candle- roller coasters, thrill rides, shows and activities. entertains music lovers year-round with pops and making, weaving and other hands-on activities. symphonic performances. STAGE WEST MCDAVID STUDIO [NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT ] FORT WORTH WATER GARDENS [SUNDANCE SQUARE] stagewest.org [DOWNTOWN ] basshall.com 821 W. Vickery Blvd., (817) 784-9378 fortworth.com 301 E. 5th St., (817) 212-4400 From slapstick satire to thought-provoking drama, 1502 Commerce St., (817) 392-7111 In the historic Maddox-Muse Center across at Stage West everything and nothing is sacred, as Designed by noted architect Phillip Johnson, this from Bass Performance Hall, the 200-seat the script requires. refreshing downtown oasis includes several water McDavid Studio provides intimate and beautiful STOCKYARDS MUSEUM features and a terraced knoll. performance space for local and touring shows. [STOCKYARDS] FORT WORTH ZOO MODERN ART MUSEUM stockyardsmuseum.org [CULTURAL DISTRICT AREA ] OF FORT WORTH 131 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 113, (817) 625-5082 fortworthzoo.org This small museum inside the historic Livestock [CULTURAL DISTRICT] Exchange Building is jam-packed with artifacts — 1989 Colonial Pkwy., (817) 759-7555 themodern.org guns, barbed wire, furniture, clothing — from Home to 7,000 native and exotic animals and 3200 Darnell St., (817) 738-9215 Fort Worth’s legendary cattle-driving days. several hands-on exhibits, the Fort Worth Zoo The Museum’s permanent collection includes provides an entire day of fun for adults and works by Francis Bacon, Anselm Kiefer, Pablo STOCKYARDS STATION children. Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Cindy [STOCKYARDS] FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER Sherman and Andy Warhol. stockyardsstation.com [GLEN ROSE] 130 E. Exchange Ave., (817) 625-9715 NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM The Station’s two dozen shops offer wine, cowboy fossilrim.org AND HALL OF FAME boots, leather goods, jewelry, arts and crafts, and 2299 County Rd. 2008, Glen Rose, TX Texas grub from barbecue to enchiladas. (254) 897-2960 [CULTURAL DISTRICT] Go on safari just an hour from Fort Worth, where cowgirl.net TEXAS BALLET THEATER giraffes, bison, cheetahs and 60 other exotic 1720 Gendy St., (817) 336-4475 species roam freely on an 1800-acre wildlife With exhibits, films and interactive displays, the [CULTURAL DISTRICT] preserve. museum honors influential women who have texasballettheater.org contributed to Western heritage through the arts, 525 Commerce St. HAWAIIAN FALLS science, politics and other arenas. (817) 763-0207 Texas Ballet Theater’s company of more [WEST FORT WORTH] than 40 professional dancers perform ballet hfalls.com NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM favorites (The Nutcracker, Swan Lake) as well as 8905 Clifford St., White Settlement contemporary pieces. (817) 591-1159 AND HALL OF FAME Water/adventure park features pools, rapids, laser [EAST FORT WORTH ] TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM tag, arcade center and other family-geared activities. cowboysofcolor.org [WEST FORT WORTH ] HIP POCKET THEATRE 3400 Mount Vernon Ave., (817) 534-8801 texascivilwarmuseum.com Paintings, photographs and personal artifacts 760 Jim Wright Fwy. N., (817) 246-2323 [WEST FORT WORTH ] reveal the contributions of Hispanic Americans, The largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi hippocket.org Native Americans and African Americans to the depicts battles as well as life at home, with exhibits 1950 Silver Creek Rd., (817) 246-9775 settlement and growth of the American West. of guns, swords, uniforms and dresses. With shows influenced by comics and Tarzan books, this outdoor venue, now in its 38th season, PANTHER ISLAND PAVILION TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME is always entertaining. [DOWNTOWN ] [STOCKYARDS] HURRICANE HARBOR pantherislandpavilion.com texascowboyhalloffame.org 395 Purcey St., (817) 698-0700 128 E. Exchange Ave., Historic Barn A [ARLINGTON] With the downtown skyline as a backdrop, the (817) 626-7131 sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas pavilion’s waterfront stage hosts concerts, festivals World-champion bull riders, barrel racers 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., (817) 265-3356 and events. A sand beach provides public access and Texas icons like Nolan Ryan and Tommy From speed slides to wave pools, this water park to the river. Lee Jones are honored with photographs, offers dozens of ways to cool off — and a variety memorabilia and video of career highlights. of dining options, too. RAHR & SONS TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY BREWING COMPANY JFK TRIBUTE [NORTH FORT WORTH] [DOWNTOWN ] [NEAR SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT ] texasmotorspeedway.com jfktribute.com rahrbrewing.com 3545 Lonestar Cir., (817) 215-8500 916 Main St., (817) 870-1692 701 Galveston Ave., (817) 810-9266 Known as “The Great American Speedway,” the The JFK Tribute marks the place and occasion of Take a tour of this local brewery to see first-hand 1.5-mile super-speedway seats 190,000 and hosts the President’s historic 1963 visit with a beautiful how beer is made and sample the seasonal brews. three major racing series each year. Lawrence Ludtke bronze set within an elegant plaza. ROSE MARINE THEATER THISTLE HILL & BALL-EDDLEMAN JUBILEE THEATRE [NORTHSIDE ] MCFARLAND HOUSE [DOWNTOWN ] rosemarinetheater.com [WEST OF DOWNTOWN ] jubileetheatre.org 1440 N. Main St., (817) 624-8333 historicfortworth.org 506 Main St., (817) 338-4411 Established in the 1920s, this 250-seat theater 1509 Pennsylvania Ave., (817) 336-1212 This Sundance Square theatre focuses on the showcases Latin performing arts of all types, This three-story Georgian Revival mansion, built in African-American experience, tackling race and including film screenings, art shows, theater 1903, has been restored to its original grandeur and class issues or dramatizing the diverse history of productions and mariachi bands. is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. the Wild West. SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM VINTAGE FLYING MUSEUM KIMBELL ART MUSEUM [SUNDANCE SQUARE] [NORTHWEST FORT WORTH ] [CULTURAL DISTRICT] sidrichardsonmuseum.org vintageflyingmuseum.org kimbellart.org 309 Main St., (817) 332-6554 505 N.W. 38th St., Hangar 33 S., (817) 624-1935 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., (817) 332-8451 For fans of Western artists Frederic Remington Drive or fly to this museum at Meacham Internationally renowned for both its collections and Charles M. Russell, these 50 works from International Airport to tour over two dozen rare and its architecture, the Kimbell houses the collection of oilman Sid W. Richardson are a and historic aircraft, plus WWII memorabilia and masterpieces from antiquity to the 20th century. must-see. aircraft models.

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1 Go Yellow Checker Shuttle 9 Etta’s Place 17 LaGrave Field - Fort Worth Cats 25 Tarrant County Courthouse 1000 E. Weatherford  817.267.5150 200 W. 3rd St.  817.255.5760 301 N.E. 6th St.  817.332.2287 100 W. Weatherford St.  817.884.1111 2 The Ashton Hotel 10 Federal Building 18 Maddox-Muse Center 26 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Worth Downtown 610 Main St.  817.332.0100 10th & Taylor  800.688.9889 330 E. 4th St.  817.212.4280 805 E. Belknap  817.332.6300 Chase Bank Fire Station No. 1 - 150 Years Exhibit Park Central Hotel 3 11 19 27 T&P Building 420 Throckmorton  817.884.4105 2nd & Commerce  817.255.9300 1010 Houston St.  817.336.2011 221 W. Lancaster  817.215.8654 Bass Performance Hall Fort Worth Convention Center Hilton Fort Worth 4 12 20 28 Omni Fort Worth Hotel 525 Commerce St.  817.212.4325 1201 Houston St.  817.392.6338 815 Main St.  817.870.2100 1300 Houston St.  817.535.6664 Water Gardens Fort Worth Central Library Worthington Renaissance Hotel 5 13 21 29 Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa 1502 Commerce St.  817.392.7111 500 W. 3rd St.  817.871.7701 200 Main Street  817.870.1000 1701 Commerce St.  817.335.7000 City Hall General Worth Square / JFK Tribute Sid Richardson Museum 6 14 22 30 Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Downtown Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton  817.392.2255 900 Main St.  8 17.870.1692 309 Main Street  817.332.6554 1111 W. Lancaster  817.698.9595 Courtyard by Marriott - Blackstone Greyhound (ITC Building) Sundance Square Plaza 7 15 23 31 Panther Island Pavilion on the Trinity River 601 Main St.  817.885.8700 9th & Jones  817.429.3089 420 Main Street  817.255.5700 1098 W. Peach Street  817.698.0700 Embassy Suites Hotel Intermodal Transportation Center Tarrant County College - Trinity River East Campus 8 16 24 32 Texas A&M University School of Law 600 Commerce St.  817.332.6900 9th & Jones  817.215.8674 300 Trinity Campus Circle  817.515.8223 1515 Commerce Street  817.212.4000

iFORT WORTH INFORMATION CENTER B The “T” Bus Stop Attraction 508 Main Street 817.215.8600 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 www.The-T.com Hotel 817.698.3300 Molly the Trolley Heritage Trails FortWorth.com MC Motorcoach Parking

56 Fort Worth Destination Guide getting around

Navigating a city that you aren’t familiar with can be tough, so we’ve put together a ground plan of Fort Worth to make getting around a snap. Keep these easy-to-read maps handy for finding your destination of choice. For more information, visit FortWorth.com.

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