Guidebook for Fort Worth
Food Scene
Great coffee with a neat and cozy feel to it. They roast their coffee in-house and I highly recommend the black forest cake, it is amazing!
70 locals recommend
Avoca Coffee Roasters
1311 W Magnolia AveGreat coffee with a neat and cozy feel to it. They roast their coffee in-house and I highly recommend the black forest cake, it is amazing!
Steel City Pops
908 Currie StIt is a very yummy popsicle place and is in a very cool area
The Original Mexican Eats Cafe opened in 1926. During the 1930’s, Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Fort Worth various times to visit his son Elliot, who lived in this area. They frequented the Original Restaurant where, in 1936, the “Roosevelt Special” was created in honor of the President’s favorite meal. The Roosevelt Special remains the Original’s signature dish today.
16 locals recommend
Original Mexican Eats Cafe
1400 North Main StreetThe Original Mexican Eats Cafe opened in 1926. During the 1930’s, Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Fort Worth various times to visit his son Elliot, who lived in this area. They frequented the Original Restaurant where, in 1936, the “Roosevelt Special” was created in honor of the President’s favorite meal. The Roosevelt Special remains the Original’s signature dish today.
Busy Tex-Mex icon serving fajitas, margaritas & more in casual, sprawling digs with a patio over near the Fort Worth Stockyards.
159 locals recommend
Joe T. Garcia's
2201 N Commerce StBusy Tex-Mex icon serving fajitas, margaritas & more in casual, sprawling digs with a patio over near the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Woodshed Smokehouse
3201 Riverfront DrBarbecue restaurant located on the Trinity River.
Buzzy spot for handcrafted BBQ & 150+ whiskeys in a cozy, casual space with a small patio.
87 locals recommend
Heim Barbecue
1109 W Magnolia AveBuzzy spot for handcrafted BBQ & 150+ whiskeys in a cozy, casual space with a small patio.
Spiral Diner & Bakery
1314 W Magnolia AveGreat vegan food.
Sightseeing
It is a very pretty sight and is very close to downtown. It is best in the evenings when it has cooled down and the lights have come on
196 locals recommend
Fort Worth Water Gardens
West Lancaster AvenueIt is a very pretty sight and is very close to downtown. It is best in the evenings when it has cooled down and the lights have come on
It is a cute plaza located downtown with lots of seating and has a Starbucks and Jamba Juice and is surrounded by lots restaurants. It is a great place to take the family to enjoy the evening/day!
316 locals recommend
Sundance Square
420 Main StIt is a cute plaza located downtown with lots of seating and has a Starbucks and Jamba Juice and is surrounded by lots restaurants. It is a great place to take the family to enjoy the evening/day!
Drinks & Nightlife
It is a fun place to go if you are 18+. It is a country dance hall and typically has live music and pool tables! If you really want the full Texas experience, this is the place for you! It even has its own mechanical bull!
172 locals recommend
Billy Bob's Texas
2520 Rodeo PlazaIt is a fun place to go if you are 18+. It is a country dance hall and typically has live music and pool tables! If you really want the full Texas experience, this is the place for you! It even has its own mechanical bull!
Essentials
It is a very neat grocery store and has a ton of organic and all natural choices. On weekend evenings they sometimes have entertainment. Open air patio with small playground for kids outside of the deli.
114 locals recommend
Central Market
1425 E Southlake BlvdIt is a very neat grocery store and has a ton of organic and all natural choices. On weekend evenings they sometimes have entertainment. Open air patio with small playground for kids outside of the deli.
Walmart Supercenter
9500 Clifford StSprouts Farmers Market
4650 SW Loop 820Whole Foods Market
801 E Lamar BlvdShopping
Hulen Mall station
4800 S Hulen StParks at Arlington Mall
Parks at Arlington MallEntertainment & Activities
It is a huge skating rink with a small arcade and a concession stand
9 locals recommend
Arlington Skatium
5515 S Cooper StIt is a huge skating rink with a small arcade and a concession stand
AT&T Stadium
1 AT&T WayThe AT&T Stadium is more commonly known as the Cowboys Stadium
A very fun place to go whether you have the whole family, a group of friends or maybe it's a romantic getaway. It is great for all ages and tons of fun!
696 locals recommend
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 E Road to Six Flags StA very fun place to go whether you have the whole family, a group of friends or maybe it's a romantic getaway. It is great for all ages and tons of fun!
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
1800 East Lamar BoulevardA fun water park that is great for families
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial PkwyThe Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin StOutdoor double features with a big, covered concession area serving local brews, plus a playground.
49 locals recommend
Coyote Drive-In (Fort Worth)
223 NE 4th StOutdoor double features with a big, covered concession area serving local brews, plus a playground.
Arts & Culture
Located in Fort Worth's National Historic District, the Ft. Worth Stockyards offer an authentic glimpse of the American West. Blending past and present, enjoy uniquely western dining, shopping and entertainment surrounded by the region's rich history. And with new elements coming in 2019, the future is bright for this iconic gem
in the heart of Ft. Worth.
351 locals recommend
Fort Worth Stockyards
131 E Exchange Ave Located in Fort Worth's National Historic District, the Ft. Worth Stockyards offer an authentic glimpse of the American West. Blending past and present, enjoy uniquely western dining, shopping and entertainment surrounded by the region's rich history. And with new elements coming in 2019, the future is bright for this iconic gem
in the heart of Ft. Worth.
Architect Louis I. Kahn won an award from the American Institute of Architects for this building's striking design. He used a series of arched glass ceilings to let in natural light and enhance the presentation of the many important pieces in the museum collection. The artwork comes from all over the world, with maestros such as Renoir, Picasso, Rubens and Rembrandt represented. Those desiring more exotic artwork will enjoy the Asian, African and Mediterranean collections. The Buffet Restaurant is open daily, offering different kinds of light fare depending on the time of day. Admission to the permanent collections is free.
262 locals recommend
Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd Architect Louis I. Kahn won an award from the American Institute of Architects for this building's striking design. He used a series of arched glass ceilings to let in natural light and enhance the presentation of the many important pieces in the museum collection. The artwork comes from all over the world, with maestros such as Renoir, Picasso, Rubens and Rembrandt represented. Those desiring more exotic artwork will enjoy the Asian, African and Mediterranean collections. The Buffet Restaurant is open daily, offering different kinds of light fare depending on the time of day. Admission to the permanent collections is free.
The Texas Civil War Museum opened in January of 2006. With over 15,000 square feet of exhibits, it is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River.
11 locals recommend
Texas Civil War Museum
760 Jim Wright FwyThe Texas Civil War Museum opened in January of 2006. With over 15,000 square feet of exhibits, it is the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River.
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trailblazing efforts. It includes interactive exhibit galleries that feature artifacts of the permanent collection, a traveling exhibit gallery, two theaters, gift shop, and a research library and archives. Currently, the museum’s archives house more than 4000 artifacts and information about more than 750 remarkable women.
60 locals recommend
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy St The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trailblazing efforts. It includes interactive exhibit galleries that feature artifacts of the permanent collection, a traveling exhibit gallery, two theaters, gift shop, and a research library and archives. Currently, the museum’s archives house more than 4000 artifacts and information about more than 750 remarkable women.
The Amon Carter Museum has one of the largest permanent collections of American Art. The artwork consists of pieces from the 1830s to the late 20th Century from great American artists such as Alexander Calder, Thomas Cole, Thomas Eakins, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Alfred Stieglitz. There is also a permanent exhibit of Amon Carter's personal collection of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, who are considered to be the best artists of the American West. With more than 30,000 prints, the museum has one of the finest photography collections in the US.
127 locals recommend
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
3501 Camp Bowie BlvdThe Amon Carter Museum has one of the largest permanent collections of American Art. The artwork consists of pieces from the 1830s to the late 20th Century from great American artists such as Alexander Calder, Thomas Cole, Thomas Eakins, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Alfred Stieglitz. There is also a permanent exhibit of Amon Carter's personal collection of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, who are considered to be the best artists of the American West. With more than 30,000 prints, the museum has one of the finest photography collections in the US.