HOWDY from the NAPO-DFW Chapter! Everything IS bigger in , but never fear. This information will help you find your way around while you're here for the ​ ​NAPO 2019 Annual Conference!​

● Conference App​—Remember to download the conference app before you arrive! Registered attendees will receive the app from EventsAir sometime in March. The app can be downloaded from either the Google or Apple stores.

● NAPOCares: The 2019 NAPOCares recipient for 2019 is the Presbyterian Night Shelter Night Shelter ​ ​ in Fort Worth. You can participate by purchasing an item from their Amazon Wish List or by making a ​ ​ direct donation. ​

● Conference Location​—The Worthington Renaissance Hotel Fort Worth sits in the heart of Fort ​ ​ ​ Worth, just a couple of blocks from the famous Sundance Square. Find a conference roommate via ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ this Google Doc. ​ ​ ​

● Dress Code—​ Recommended conference attire is always business casual. Keep in mind: ➢ Conference rooms may be cool so remember a sweater or light jacket. ➢ The theme for the President's Reception is "western attire.” ➢ DO bring your industry bling such as your CPO pin or Golden Circle pin. ➢ DON'T forget NAPO has a fragrance-free policy.

● Transportation—​ No shuttle service is provided by the hotel. Transportation options include: ➢ Airports ▪ To/From Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (23.8 miles SW) ​ ​ o Taxi $42 - $50 o Uber $27 - $32 o Lyft $27 - $32 o Airport Super Shuttle (reservations required) $24 ​ ​ ​ o TexRail $2.50—to use this option: Go to Terminal B in DFW Airport (use ​ Skylink Train to transfer to Terminal B if needed). Take the Trinity Metro TexRail to the Downtown ITC (Intermodal Transportation Center)/Fort Worth Station. Take Molly the ​ Trolley to the Worthington Hotel (Molly runs every 10-15 minutes, 7 days a week, from 10 ​ AM to 10 PM). ▪ To/From Dallas Love Field Airport (33.1 miles SW) ​ ​ o Taxi $62 - $75 o Uber $40 - $65 o Lyft $40 - $65 o Airport Super Shuttle (reservations required) $82 ​ ​ ​ NAPO 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE—KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Page | 2 ​

▪ Find other conference attendees to share a ride to and from the airports via this Google Doc. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

➢ Driving to Conference? ▪ Parking at the hotel is $28/night ▪ Find other conference attendees to share a ride from other cities via this Google Doc. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

➢ Getting Around Fort Worth ▪ You can get a good quote for car services such as Uber XL, Lyft Plus here. ​ ​ ​ ▪ Molly the Trolley ▪ Bike Sharing

● Visitor and Tourism Info ➢ Attractions ▪ Fort Worth (walking distance) o Bass Performance Hall o o JFK Tribute o o The Main Street Visitor Center

▪ Fort Worth (less than 20-minute drive) o Fort Worth Botanic Gardens o o Museums within Cultural District ​ Amon Carter Museum of American Art Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth o The Stockyards National Historic District Billy Bob's Texas National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Stockyards Museum Stockyard's Visitor Information Center Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame (also shopping and dining) ​ White Elephant Saloon The Fort Worth Herd (cattle drive daily 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) ​ o Thistle House

▪ Arlington (less than 1 hour away) o AT&T Stadium o Globe Life Park o Six Flags Over Texas

▪ Dallas (less than 1½ hour away) o George W. Bush Library and Museum o o Perot Museum of Nature and Science o Reunion Tower o Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (location of JFK's assassination) ​

▪ Parker (less than 1½ hour away) o Southfork Ranch (filming location of TV show Dallas) ​ ​ ​

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▪ Waco (less than 1½ hour away) o Dr Pepper Museum o Homestead Heritage o Magnolia Market o Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum o Waco Mammoth National Monument

➢ Dining o PF Chang’s an o Cantina Laredo o Joe T. Garcia's (no credit cards accepted) ​ o Los Vaqueros o Mi Cocina o Wild Salsa (see group dining note below) ​ o Angelos o Riscky’s an churrasco o Texas de Brazil ast o Ol’ South Pancake House o Kimbell Art Museum and Donuts o Funky Town Donuts and Drafts o Starbucks o Vaquero Coffee Company ry Cooking o Montgomery Street Café n American o Grace al Dining o Simply Fondue o The Cheesecake Factory urgers and Sandwiches o Chop House Burger o Corner Bakery Cafe o Five Guys o Potbelly Sandwich Shop o Subway rranean o Istanbul Grill house / Seafood o Cattlemen’s Fort Worth Steakhouse o Daddy Jack’s o Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse o Del Frisco’s Grille o Lonesome Dove Western Bistro o Reata (offers rooftop dining with nice view) ​ o Ruth’s Chris Steak House o The Capital Grille o Waters Restaurant les o Steel City Pops

Group Dining: Wild Salsa is offering a group dining discount ($100 off every $1000 spent) to NAPO ​ Conference Attendees if you book at least 30 days prior to conference. Contact Renee LeSage at 281-755-3228 (cell) if interested.

➢ Shopping ▪ Antiques: Montgomery Street Antique Mall ​ ▪ Western Apparel, Boots, & Hats: Stockyard's Station, M. L. Leddy's, Maverick Fine ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Western Wear, Fincher's White Front Western Wear, Justin Outlet Boot Store ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ NAPO 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE—KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Page | 4 ​

▪ General Shopping: The Shops at Clearfork, Longhorn General Store, Sundance Square ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ▪ Gifts & Souvenirs: Retro Cowboy, Texas Hot Stuff ​ ​ ​ ▪ Western Furnishings, Art, & Decor: Cross-Eyed Moose ​

Tours: TOURS BROCHURE ➢ ​ ​ ​

Website for The City of Cowboys and Culture www.fortworth.com ➢ ​ ​ ​