Hannington Massage & Wellness

525 Commerce St

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: (817) 212-4200

Region: Downtown

Rated by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the Top 10 opera houses in the world, Bass Performance Hall is known for its magnificent architecture and extraordinary acoustics. It’s home to the Fort Worth Opera, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Ballet Theater, various touring Broadway shows, and performers such as Lyle Lovett and Tony Bennett.

Bureau of Engraving & Printing's Western Currency Facility

9000 Blue Mound Rd.

Fort Worth, TX 76131

Phone: (817) 231-4000

Region: Alliance/TMS

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Western Currency facility, one of only two locations in the U.S. that print money (Washington, D.C. being the other), offers free 45-minute guided tours on weekdays. Stroll along an elevated walkway and actually see money being produced below you.

Burger's Lake

1200 Meandering Rd

Fort Worth, TX 76114

Phone: (817) 737-3414

Region: Regional

Burger's Lake is a 30-acre park featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake for swimming. The facility includes two sandy beaches for sunning; wonderful big trees for shade; six diving boards, a 20-foot slide and 25-foot trapeze; and a complete staff of certified lifeguards.

Botanical Research Institute of TX (BRIT)

1700 University Drive

Fort Worth, TX 76107-3400

Phone: (817) 332-4441

Region: Cultural District

BRIT’s mission is to conserve our natural heritage by deepening our knowledge of the plant world and achieving public understanding of the value plants bring to life. Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., visitors may take public or self-guided tours.

Cowboys Stadium

One Legends Way

Arlington, TX 76011

Phone: (817) 892-4000

Located 15 miles east of Fort Worth, this dazzling $1.1 billion stadium— the world's largest domed stadium—hosts the Cowboys’ eight regular NFL home games and other sport events, including the occasional Super Bowl. Daily tours.

Cowtown Cattlepen Maze

145 E. Exchange Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 624-6666

Region: Stockyards/Northside

The Cowtown Cattlepen Maze is a unique form of entertainment for the entire family, group, or class field trip. With over 5,400 square feet of frequently changed wooden pathways, resembling the cattlepens of the Old West, the maze is always a challenge.

Fire Station No. 1

203 Commerce St

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: (817) 732-1631

Region: Downtown

Fire Station No. 1, part of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, is a historic fire station near Fort Worth's Sundance Square District. The exhibit features interactive models (including a bucking bronco) that commemorate Fort Worth’s first 150 years, from its early years as a frontier outpost, through its raucous cattle-town years, and into the modern big-city era. Free admission

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard

Fort Worth, TX 76107-3420

Phone: (817) 871-7686

Region: Cultural District

Enjoy the captivating beauty of the oldest botanic garden in Texas. Fort Worth’s Botanic Gardens are home to more than 2,500 species of plants in its 23 specialty gardens. Plan a visit to the world-renowned Japanese Garden, where the koi-filled pools, sculptured hillsides, crafted stonework and dramatic waterfalls provide a view of exotic conservation. Or explore the winding paths of luxuriant tropical foliage in the 10,000-square-foot Conservatory.

Fort Worth Community Arts Center

1300 Gendy

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 738-1938

Region: Cultural District

The Fort Worth Community Arts Center supports local and regional artists by providing accessible and affordable exhibition, performance, workshop, classroom and office space. The Center's many gallery rooms showcase diverse, contemporary works by both emerging and established artists.

Fort Worth Herd

Stockyards National Historic District

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 336-4373

Region: Stockyards/Northside

Grab a spot on the sidewalk and watch the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive. Clad in authentic Western clothing from saddles to chaps, teams of real cowhands drive longhorns through the Stockyards on Exchange Avenue.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

1600 Gendy St

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 255-9300

Region: Cultural District

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is nestled within the Fort Worth Cultural District and houses a variety of traveling and permanent exhibitions. Permanent exhibits include DinoLabs and DinoDig, Energy Blast, Fort Worth Children’s Museum, and the Cattle Raisers Museum, a “museum within a museum.” Children under the age of 12 can also experience Innovation Studios – a five glass-walled studio that houses “Inventor,” “Doodler,” “Designer,” “Imaginer,” and “Explorer.” This hands-on area is where imagination, curiosity and creativity are encouraged and nurtured.

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.

9601 Fossil Ridge Rd

Fort Worth, TX 76135

Phone: (817) 392-7410

Region: West

The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge features forests, prairies, and wetlands reminiscent of how much of Fort Worth once looked. Replete with native flora and fauna, the area beckons to those searching for a piece of nature to refresh their spirits and reintroduce a measure of tranquility to their increasingly urban lifestyles. Boasting over 3600 acres, the center is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States and offers residents and visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural history of north central Texas. Over 20 miles of hiking trails provide easy access to a myriad of natural wonders to be found on the Refuge. Staff naturalists at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center are available to facilitate your exploration.

Fort Worth Water Gardens

1502 Commerce St

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: (817) 392-7111

Region: Downtown

The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Designed by Phillip Johnson, the Fort Worth Water Gardens is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the year. Visitors can experience a variety of water features as they wander through this relaxing urban park.

Fort Worth Zoo

1989 Colonial Pkwy

Fort Worth, TX 76110-6640

Phone: (817) 759-7555

Region: Cultural District

Fort Worth Zoo is home to more than 500 species of animals, and its wide array of indoor and outdoor exhibits includes World of Primates, Asian Falls, and Raptor Canyon. Texas Wild! is a hands-on exhibit that teaches about the state's various regions. The Great Barrier Reef takes visitors to the mysterious waters of the Coral Sea. And, the zoo is home to the country’s premier herpetarium, the Museum of Living Art (MOLA).

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Stockyards National Historic District

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 410-3123

Region: Stockyards/Northside

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad travels along the historic Cotton Belt Route between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The Railroad is serviced by two vintage locomotives - "Puffy" the 1896 steam locomotive, which is the oldest continuously operating steam engine in the South, and a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. Passengers enjoy riding in authentic 1920s and 1930s Victorian-style coaches as they take a step back in time and experience train travel as it was in the glory days of the expanding west.

Heritage Trails

Downtown Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Region: Downtown

Take a walk through downtown and discover the people and events that shaped Fort Worth’s rich history. Have your picture taken alongside our sleeping panther and then visit each permanent bronze-plaque detailing a historic event that occurred. Funded by local businesses and foundations, Fort Worth Heritage Trails celebrates our community’s early history through the colorful legacy of our founders.

JFK Tribute

General Worth Square

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Region: Downtown

Kimbell Art Museum

3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 332-8451

Region: Cultural District

The Kimbell's permanent collection contains holdings ranging from the third millennium B.C. to the mid-20th century, and includes major works by Fra Angelico, Velazquez, Bernini, Rembrandt, Goya, Monet, Cezanne, Picasso, Mondrian and Matisse. It is also home to Michelangelo's first known painting. The collection comprises Asian and non-Western as well as European art. The museum features special and traveling exhibits on display throughout the year. The gift shop has exhibition merchandise, art prints and posters, books, gifts, and children’s book and games. Designed by world-renowned architect Louis Kahn, the museum is often referred to as one of the most significant works of architecture of the 20th century.

LaGrave Field: Home of the Fort Worth Cats

301 NE 6th St

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 226-2287

Region: Stockyards/Northside

Historic LaGrave Field is home to independent minor league baseball team the Fort Worth Cats, newly affiliated with the North American League.

Livestock Exchange Building

131 E Exchange Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Region: Stockyards/Northside

Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards, this adobe-style building was constructed in 1902 as a center for cattle traders. It was the central location for all activity in the Stockyards and often referred to as "The Wall Street of the West.” Today, the building houses professional services and the North Fort Worth Historical Society Museum, which features artifacts from the beginning of the development of the Stockyards.

Log Cabin Village

2100 Log Cabin Village Ln.

Fort Worth, TX 76109

Phone: (817) 392-5881

Region: Cultural District

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of 19th-century Texas! Nestled on three acres, Log Cabin Village consists of nine historic structures dating back to the mid-1800s. Texas history comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, smokehouse, water-powered gristmill and herb garden. Interact with historical interpreters as they demonstrate various frontier chores like candle making, spinning and weaving.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

3200 Darnell Street

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 738-9215

Region: Cultural District

World-renowned architect Tadao Ando’s “Arbor for Art," the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a striking building that embodies the pure, unadorned elements of a modern work of art. It is composed of five pavilions of concrete and glass set on 11 naturally landscaped acres, including a 1.5 acre reflecting pond. The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of postwar art in the central United States, consisting of more than 3,000 significant works of modern and contemporary international art. The Modern Shop offers an array of educational books and toys, posters, t-shirts, jewelry, and decorative and organizational items for home, garden or office.

Monnig Meteorite Gallery at TCU

Sid W. Richardson Science Building

2950 W. Bowie St

Fort Worth, TX 76129

Phone: (817) 257-6277

Region: University Area

Explore the mysteries of meteorites, create your own terrestrial impact crater and even touch a piece of Mars at this “out of this world” gallery devoted to our visitors from space.

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

1720 Gendy

Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 336-4475

Region: Cultural District

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring trailblazing women of the American West. Its multimedia exhibits and historic photographs, papers, clothing, spurs and saddles tell the inspiring stories of remarkable women pioneers, ranchers, performers and rodeo stars. At the Cowgirl Shop, find books, apparel, gifts, jewelry and souvenirs.

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

1000 Ballpark Way

Arlington, TX 76011

Phone: (817) 273-5098

Region: Regional

Home to the American League’s Texas Rangers and the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame, this retro-style ballpark is the centerpiece of a 270-acre complex that includes a children’s learning center and a four-story office building. On the perimeter are a youth baseball park, a 12-acre lake, and parks and recreation space.

Sid Richardson Museum

309 Main St.

Sundance Square

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: (817) 332-6554

Region: Downtown

Named for the late oil mogul Sid Richardson, once known as the "bachelor billionaire," this free museum showcases his collection of the art of the American West, with a focus on the works of premier Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Prints and bronze reproductions are available in the museum store, as is a wide selection of books and gifts. The museum is housed in a restored 19th-century building in historic Sundance Square.

Stockyards Championship Rodeo and Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Show

121 E. Exchange Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 625-1025

Region: Stockyards/Northside

Every weekend year-round, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo displays bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping and more. Pawnee Bill’s Wild West show, a reenactment of the original Wild West show, provides a look at Western history, including trick shooting, roping, riding and cowboy songs.

Stockyards Museum

131 E Exchange Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 625-5082

Region: Stockyards/Northside

The Stockyards Museum, housed in the historic Livestock Exchange Building, documents the history of the cattle trade and its role in the growth of Fort Worth from a mere stop along the Chisholm Trail to the center of the ranching, cattle-shipping and meatpacking industries.

Stockyards Station

130 E. Exchange Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 625-9715

Region: Stockyards/Northside

Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, Stockyards Station provides an exciting blend of old and new Texas with historic walking tours along the Texas Trail of Fame, The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and more. The Station’s two dozen shops offer wine, cowboy boots, leather goods, jewelry, arts and crafts, and the best of Texas grub: barbecue, burgers and sizzling fajitas.

Sundance Square

Downtown Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: (817) 255-5700

Region: Downtown

Downtown Fort Worth has gained a reputation as one of the country’s liveliest urban settings. The 35-square-block Sundance Square entertainment district is home to restaurants, live music clubs, theatres, shops, exciting nightlife and the beautiful Bass Performance Hall, named as one of the top 10 opera houses in the world.

Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame

128 E. Exchange

Historic Barn A

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Phone: (817) 626-7131

Region: Stockyards/Northside

The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame pays tribute to the cowboys and cowgirls who have excelled in the sports of rodeo, cutting and ranching, and those individuals who have dedicated their lives to promoting and preserving Texas Western heritage. The Sterquell Wagon collection features more than 60 Old West wagons, carts and sleighs. At the Exploratorium, children can learn to pack for a trail drive and dig for treasures in the sawdust, among other hands-on experiences. Western-themed apparel, jewelry and souvenirs are available in the gift shop.

Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle

Fort Worth, TX 76177

Phone: (817) 215-8593

Region: Alliance/TMS

Three times a year, the auto racing world converges on Texas Motor Speedway, where fans watch the fastest things on four wheels. In April, experience the Samsung Mobile 500 weekend, Firestone 500 in June and AAA Texas 500 in November.

Texas Motor Speedway is one of the premier tracks in auto racing, producing such winners as Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Helio Castroneves.

Texas Trail of Fame

Stockyards National Historic District

140 East Exchange Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76164

Region: Stockyards/Northside

The Texas Trail of Fame was established to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Western accomplishments.

Thistle Hill

1509 Pennsylvania Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76104

Phone: (817) 332-5875

Region: Near Southside

Located near the hospital district, this Georgian Revival style mansion has been restored to its 1912 condition and is listed on the National Register. The nearly 11,000-square-foot, red brick structure was once the scene of lavish dinners and parties as its owners entertained Fort Worth's powerful and elite. The house is available for individual and group tours.

Total Driving Experience

Texas Motor Speedway

3575 Lone Star Drive, Ste 118

Fort Worth, TX 76177

Phone: (817) 430-4343

Region: Alliance/TMS

Imagine the thrill of unlimited acceleration in a 405-horsepower Z06 Corvette at Texas Motor Speedway! This, and much more, is what Dawn Stokes had in mind when she founded Texas Driving Experience, an organization dedicated to safe, educational fun.

Trinity Trails

Northside Dr and Samuels Avenue

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Region: Fossil Creek/North

Parks and trails along the Trinity River and its tributaries allow for a variety of outdoor activities. Trinity Trails offers 40 miles of running or biking trails, 17 trailheads for picnics and rest stops, five boat launches for canoes, kayaks and sculls, equestrian trails for horseback riding, a water-ski slalom course and fishing in a number of spots.

Vintage Flying Museum

505 NW 38th St.Hanger 33 South

Fort Worth, TX 76106

Phone: (817) 624-1935

Region: Stockyards/Northside

Drive or fly to this museum—it’s in a hangar at the south end of Meacham International Airport—to tour nearly two dozen rare and historic aircraft. Also on display are a dedicated reciprocal and jet engine room, an FAA aviation education resource center, WWII memorabilia and artifacts and a unique aircraft model exhibit.