The world famous E. Fay Jones described his Chapel design as an instrument for nature to play its music, and, by the way the light and shadows move and change, he had tuned it so that the music changes throughout the day and year. This architecturally significant building that reflects the influence of Jones' study with Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours for all ages. Free.

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Would you like to hold a piece of the solar system in your hand? Would you like to touch a piece of Mars? The Monnig Meteorite Gallery can provide you with this experience. By visiting the gallery, you will have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of meteorites! Meteorites are the oldest materials known – even older than our 4.5 billion-year-old Earth! Learn how to identify a meteorite, experience a hands-on encounter with different types of meteorites, and create your own terrestrial impact crater. For an "out-of-this-world" experience, bring your friends and family to get acquainted with our spectacular "visitors" from space. No fee for admission.

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Today In Sundance Square, you’ll find something for everyone. The many restaurants range from casual to elegant, from intimate dining to a family-style atmosphere. Lining the blocks, you’ll find notable stores and other specialty boutiques. Sundance Square is also home to one of the world’s finest concert/performance halls and is a premier address for urban residential properties. Day or night, there’s a high-energy ambience in the air in Sundance Square. A feeling of excitement, innovation and fun.

Throughout this 35 block development, historic markers note significant historical buildings and the Chisholm Trail Mural is not to be missed. Parking is free evenings and weekends in the Sundance Square garages.

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Experience the history of commercial aviation. This exciting establishment acquaints visitors with American Airlines, from its humble beginnings through five eras of flight. Activities include interactive displays, video presentations, hands-on exhibits, a large screen movie presentation and other educational, flight-related activities. Housed in a glass hangar, a restored 1940s DC-3, the Flagship Knoxville, welcomes visitors. Superb gift shop.

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Live Rodeo Action every Friday & Saturday night in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards!

Texans, rodeo fans and families from across the world gather for Stockyards Championship Rodeo. You will see Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding and Breakaway Roping competitions – all in the comfort of the world’s first indoor rodeo arena!

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The nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo is home to more than 500 animal species and a world-famous reptile collection. The Zoo was selected the No.1 attraction in the Dallas / Fort Worth area by Zagat Survey.

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The Modern focuses on post World War II international modern and contemporary art, including paintings, sculpture, works on paper and international contemporary photography.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s building was designed by the award-winning Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

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Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame pays tribute to many Texas iconic cowboys and cowgirls. The museum is located in Historic Barn A situated in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. Originallly built in 1898, it burned in March 11, 1911 and rebuilt (fireproof) in 1912. This near 100-year old building was once the horse and mule barn housing 300+ animals as late as World War II.

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame realizes the life of a cowboy or cowgirl is an extension of the hard-working, competitive nature and pioneering spirit of the West. We strive to enlighten visitors of the cowboy heritage and its origins that lie deep within Texas history. See individual booths containing personal memorabilia and DVD depicting their respective events.

• NEWEST ATTRACTION THROUGH DECEMBER 2011
  The Applewhite-Clark Exhibit — Contains historical artifacts related and associated to the Early Repulic of Texas, circa 1830-1850. These one-of-a-kind items can only be seen at Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. The exhibit focuses on four (4) icons of that era who helped to shape and form Texas and Fort Worth as we know it today. They are:
  Major Ripley Allen Arnold – founder of Camp Worth (now Fort Worth)
  Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker – Original Texas Ranger
  Colonel John Coffee Hays – Original Texas Ranger
  General Lopez de Santa Anna – President of Mexico and army

FIVE PERMANENT EXHIBITS

• The Sterquell Wagon Collection – billed as the world’s largest lifestyle wagon collection, features more than 60 antique wagons, carriages and sleighs. This style of transportation is the first form of “green energy.” Each vehicle has been painstakingly restored and are displayed to show their original use.
• The John Justin Trail of Fame – An exhibit dedicated to the legendary man – John Justin, Jr. A man of vision, he put his own “special shine” on boots, Fort Worth and Texas. His civic and philanthropic service is renowned. You will see: one-of-a-kinds boots, photos, books, and more. In addition, view a video of his life narrated by President George W. Bush, Red Steagall, Wilfred Brimley and others.
• The Chisholm Trail Exhibit – Displaying artifacts off the Chisholm Trail, the famous cattle-drive route of the Old West. Four themes are explored in the exhibit: “Origins of the Cattle Trails,” “Cowtown and the Drover,” “Trail Impact on Fort Worth,” and “Popular Culture of the Trails.” The exhibit includes rare, authentic pieces with some dating as early as the 1700’s.
• The Zigrang Bit Collection – A collection showcasing 128 bits of various design. Most bits are forged from iron, with some dating back to 1867. Pieces in the collection were used for such disciplines as driving, pleasure riding or Calvary mounts.
• Adventures of the Cowboy Trail – A 4-station, hands-on Exploratorium; teaching children about cowboy experiences on a cattle-drive. Station 1 – kids learn how to pack a Chuckwagon with magnets simulating the Cook’s many needed items. Station 2 – kids learn the Cowboy Alphabet (characters for branding) and then brand their own longhorn (flyer). Station 3 – kids learn about Treasures of the Trail, then search for replica arrowheads. Station 4 – kids learn how a cowboy or cowgirl would pack for a trail drive by learning to saddle and bridle a replica Paint Horse (scaled down to accommodate a child’s height).

• AMON G. CARTER’S 1933 V8 Cadillac — Cadillac’s V8 engines revolutionized the American car industry and set the standard for most modern vehicles. Cadillac was the first automobile maker to mass-produce a V8 engine. The distinguishing feature of the 1933 Cadillac is the front clip, with its wind-splitting, aerodynamic “V”-shaped grill. Serial numbers for identification were not used however; engine numbers were stamped on the crankcase near the water inlet on the right hand side. A 1933 Cadillac innovation: Fisher no-draft individually controlled ventilation (I.C.V.) (Vent windows). The price range for Mr. Carter’s Cadillac range: $2,795 to $4,000 and was, based on wheelbase and amenities

• JERSEY LILLY OLD-TIME PHOTO PARLOR – Step back into time for a vintage style, sepia-toned photo in traditional old-fashioned costumes and background settings. You can be a Cowboy, Saloon Girl, and much more.

• WESTERN GIFT SHOP – Find unique one-of-a kind gifts for you and your loved ones.

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Texas Motor Speedway is among one of the largest sports stadiums in America with a crowd capacity in excess of over 200,000. The attendances for the NASCAR Sprint Cup events annually rank among the largest sporting events in the United States since the facility opened in 1997. The 1.5 mile superspeedway located in Fort Worth known as “The Great American Speedway!” ™ and plays host to two races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series as well as one in the IZOD IndyCar Series.

Multiple driving schools offer visitors a chance to get behind the wheel and experience the thrill of auto racing. Choose from NASCAR authentic Sprint Cup cars, IndyCar Style cars, Chevy Z-06 Corvette Race cars and Legends cars.

Daily tours of the facility are available and include: Track Laps (subject to availability), Pit Road, Gift Shop, Luxury Suites, Victory Lane, and Concourse.

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Over 20 shops & restaurants, depot for the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, home to the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, Historical Walking Tours, the Texas Trail of Fame and the world’s only twice daily cattle drive at 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Stockyards Station – shopping, dining and big fun – Texas style! Check out www.stockyardsstation.com for the special event calender.

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See billions of dollars at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) state-of-
the-art Tour and Visitor Center located in Fort Worth, Texas. As the U.S.
Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving,
and printing of all U.S. paper currency. Over half of the nation’s currency order is
produced in Fort Worth. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors
of interactive exhibits and displays, view the high-definition theater movie, take a
free guided tour on the elevated tour walkway, and purchase uncut currency and
souvenir items in the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.

The first level of the visitor center showcases exhibits and displays dedicated to
the history of U.S. paper currency and the history of the BEP, both in Fort Worth
and Washington D.C. Also featured on the first level is a recently restored, fully
operational, turn-of-the-century spider press as is a fully stocked engraver’s work
bench. Both the press and the bench are utilized for special events to give
visitors an insight into both Intaglio printing and the engraving process. Additions
to the first level are a display which allows visitors to touch engraved plates, a
million dollar “Do The Math” display, and a graduated “tower” of shredded
currency entitled “How Tall Are You Worth?” While on the first level, guests may
shop at the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.

A quick trip by elevator or escalator transports the visitor to the second level of
exhibits and displays. The theater is the first stop where “The Buck Starts Here,”
a high-definition, 14-minute educational film on the production of currency is
shown. Coming out of the theater, guests receive a guided tour on the quarter-
mile long elevated walkway overlooking the currency production floor. Upon
finishing the guided tour, visitors can interact with exhibits highlighting each
section of currency production. Exhibits provide information on Platemaking and
Engraving, and continue with Offset, Intaglio Plate Printing, Mechanical
Examination, and COPE Operations, and end with Packaging Operations.
Continuously looped worker videos give the visitor an opportunity to see
interviews with production employees and see the sights and hear the sounds of
the production floor. A giant $20 bill turns on sequentially in the order of the
production process, beginning with the paper layer. Text and photo panels give
details about the paper and ink used and the roles of the electro-machinists and
management control. A mutilated currency redemption area on the west end of
the second level provides visitors with information about what is involved in the
redemption of mutilated currency.

Getting to the Tour and Visitor Center is easy. Guests are transported from the
Transfer Station on Blue Mound Road to the Visitor Center on a shuttle.

The Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday, excluding Federal
holidays, as follows:

Hours of Operation: August to May
Tours
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Public and Group Tours
Visitor Center
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hours of Operation: June to July
Tours
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Public and Group Tours
Visitor Center
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Tours are available in American Sign Language and Spanish upon request.
Assisted listening devices are on-hand for use in the theater by the hearing-
impaired as are audio description wands for the exhibits and displays to assist
the sight-impaired. Wheelchairs are also available. The Bureau of Engraving
and Printing is a secure facility; all visitors, including children, are required to
pass through security screening. Cameras, video equipment, tape recorders, cell
phones, food and drinks are not permitted on the premises. The free, 45-minute
tours may be arranged by calling the tour scheduler at (817) 231-4000 in the
Dallas-Ft. Worth area or toll-free at (866) 865-1194 (For either line, press 2 to
speak directly with the tour scheduler).

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Special Exhibit: Prepare to let you imagination soar as Ascent…When Dreams Defy Gravity, the newest exhibition at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, takes you up, up and away, beginning May 28, 2011.

This locally-focused aviation exhibition that presents 8,500 square feet of exciting, interactive and educational content celebrating the science and technology of flight in a way the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has never seen.

Ascent tells the story of North Texas’s proud aviation heritage, retracing the steps of the pioneering aviators, scientists and engineers who made the region one of the world’s premiere aerospace hubs. With hands-on activities and an exclusive feature video, the exhibition explores the evolution of aircraft design and manufacturing and offers a glimpse into the future of aerospace technology.

Museum Elements

1st Floor

DinoLabs:
This exhibition features life-sized articulations of dinosaurs found in North Texas, including the Texas State Dinosaur, the Paluxysaurus jonesi. Each dinosaur is articulated as much as possible from actual fossils, rather than total reproductions of them. Guests to DinoLabs will use scientific processes to discover dinosaur fossils at field sites, analyze fossils at dinosaur biology labs, and create images of what dinosaurs looked like.

DinoDig®:
This is a large, outdoor recreation of the Jones Ranch dinosaur field site in Texas (where the Paluxysaurus jonesi was found) where guests can learn how paleontologists find fossils, document their location, carefully dig them up, and securely pack them for transportation to the lab. Guests become a “paleontologist for a day” by digging up fossils, documenting their location, and removing the fossils from the ground.

Energy Blast:
The cutting-edge, 10,000-square-foot Energy exhibition gives guests every sense of the energy story of Fort Worth and northern Texas. Rather than just tell the historical story of energy, the exhibition also tells the scientific story – the story of physics and technology.

Through state-of-the-art technologies – including a 4-D theater – and real-world experiences, school children and guests of all ages will not only see, but also hear, and feel the story of energy. The exhibition was conceived through a collaboration of top scholars, scientists, and leading exhibit and special effects designers. Energy Blast uses hands-on activities, stunning visuals, and real tools of the energy industry to create a journey through time from the first energy, to modern exploration and production technologies used today. The exhibition also looks into the future, with activities focusing on the energy challenges ahead of us.

Fort Worth Children’s Museum:
By naming this interactive gallery space the Fort Worth Children’s Museum, the Museum of Science and History pays homage to its legacy – the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History was chartered as the Children’s Museum in 1941. The entry into the new space is designed after the entryway of the original Museum – a dragon head with the mouth being the doorway. The Children’s Museum targets young children, age birth through eight and the people who care for them. Its purpose is to encourage opportunities for children to play, knowing that, at this age level, children are learning through play.

Innovation Studios/Gallery:
As a focal point of the Museum, Innovation Studios (7,600 sq. ft.) and the Innovation Gallery (4,886 sq. ft.) are located in the center of the first floor – surrounded by glass so that visitors can observe the investigative learning occurring inside. Innovation Studios comprise five interactive, illuminated spaces where guests will learn about science and history topics as they happen – from nanotechnology research to space travel. These developmentally appropriate spaces reach out to audiences age eight and older – tweens, teens, and adults.

Shop Too!:
The Museum store, Shop Too!, will be an extension of the Museum experience for our guests.

Merchandise created specifically for Shop Too! will have a direct correlation to an exhibit or program in the Museum – merchandise will change as exhibitions change. The Museum of Science and History has created our own in-house labeling system or seal of approval – the Fort Worth Museum Building Blocks and the Fort Worth Museum Learning Lantern. The “Building Blocks” is an award system for products that are geared toward young learners. The “Learning Lantern” seal is the seal for everyone else – ages eight and older.

Store merchandise includes books and DVDs, toys and games, activity kits and experiments, and much, much more!

Omni Theater – an IMAX® Dome:
The Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater is the only structure that was saved from the previous museum. It is attached to the new building through the “Link” so guests can enter the theater directly from the Museum. This theater features the latest releases of films specially created for large format films.

The Omni Theater embodies a revolutionary concept in film presentation, which combines the drama of oversized film, state-of-the-art projection equipment, innovative tilt-domed theater architecture, and the most sophisticated production techniques to create unique cinematic experiences.

Museum School:
Since 1949, Museum School has provided unique educational experiences for nearly a quarter of million preschool and school-age children in Fort Worth. Classes offer discovery-based learning in natural history, physical science and art in settings that encourage exploration and creative expression. The new building enables the museum to continue this treasured community service in new, state-of-the-art classrooms that will meet the learning styles of future generations.

The Museum School Courtyard features a delightful sculpture titled The Happy Family, by Barrett DeBusk.

Urban Lantern:
As a beacon of learning, and as the anchor of the new building, the Urban Lantern is the structure’s iconic feature. At a height of 76 feet, the Urban Lantern serves as the main entrance to the 166,000-square foot Museum. It comprises 97, 500-pound glass panels measuring 5’7” x 5’7” each. The Lantern is illuminated using LED (light-emitting-diode) fixtures and compact fluorescent lights. The primary light color will be clear; however, the color can be changed by the Museum. There is 2,247 square feet of open space under the lantern, which can hold up to 274 individuals.

Heritage Courtyard:
Located just outside the Oak Room, the Museum’s Heritage courtyard features a beautiful Heritage Live Oak tree with a 40-foot canopy and an innovative water element. The 3,647-square-foot area, the walls of which are colored a beautiful jacaranda, also will include sitting areas.

Oak Room:
The Museum’s special event space, the Oak Room, is an elegant, contemporary 3,748-square-foot room designed to house a variety of events ranging from an educational program, awards ceremony, or fund-raising luncheon to a wedding or birthday celebration. Named for the beautiful Heritage Live Oak in the courtyard, the room is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment including a sound system, projector, and hidden screen. The room can be sized using sliding walls, to accommodate small groups or larger gatherings of up to 350 people.

Stars Café:
The new Museum features a family-friendly food court restaurant with indoor and outdoor terrace seating overlooking the Western Heritage Plaza. It will be the perfect place to take a mid-day break for lunch, discuss what’s been experienced so far, and plan out the rest of your Museum visit. Stars Café will offer five food stations including handmade sandwiches, TexMex and barbecue, Italian selections, a grill, and a station featuring pre-made items.

2nd Floor

Fort Worth History Gallery:
This 3,000 square-foot-gallery space features a changing stream of stories about the region.

Special Exhibitions Gallery:
The Museum’s 10,000 square-foot Special Exhibitions Gallery allows increased flexibility in the types of exhibitions the Museum can present. Exhibitions change approximately every three months.

Cattle Raisers Museum:
The Cattle Raisers Museum – a unique “museum within a museum” – immerses guests in the dynamic history and science of the cattle and ranching industry. It is a cooperative venture between the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation. This 10,000-square-foot exhibition space is dedicated to telling the story of the Cattle Raisers Association and the history of that industry within our geographic area – Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma through fun, interactive exhibits.

Noble Planetarium:
Named for Charlie Mary Noble, the Planetarium’s live, interactive program will distinguish the Noble from all others. Audience members can ask questions while visiting the Milky Way galaxy – our home – and traveling up to 13.7 billion light years away. In addition to viewing the constellations and stars visible in the sky, guests can view the most current astronomical events of the day.

The Noble Planetarium features the first Zeiss-manufactured hybrid planetarium system – an immersive all-dome video combined with fiber optic dual-hemisphere star balls to see more than 7,000 stars. The Zeiss SKYMASTER ZKP 4 star projector projects thousands more stars more clearly than ever before. Two (2) star balls within the 40-foot dome cover the entire sky – both the northern and southern hemispheres. New software – Sciss UniView – flies Planetarium visitors to the edge of the universe and back. This live-action software will allow real-time visits to any location in the known universe.

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Cabela’s Fort Worth, Texas Retail Store is located at junction of state highway 170 and I-35W. In addition to offering quality outdoor merchandise, the massive 230,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attractions, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.

Amenities Include:
Indoor Archery Range
Outdoor Theater
Boat Service Dept.
Live Bait
Dog Kennels
Semi Parking
RV Parking
2-Acre Pond
Picnic Area
Cabela’s Restaurant

View website for current store events!

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Country Music’s Club of the Year. Open daily-families welcome. Entertainment nightly with the biggest stars in country music and live pro bullriding every weekend. Convention and private party facilities. www.billybobstexas.com.

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Nestled on three acres in historic Forest Park, 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, weaving, and more.

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Experience one of the most significant private collections of paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Unique Museum Store. Open daily except major holidays. Free admission.

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Superb playing conditions and our friendly staff await you at this acclaimed 18-hole Championship Golf Course. Just minutes from Six Flags, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, and Cowboys Stadium off of I-30 W.

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The Kimbell Art Museum’s collection consists of about 350 works that not only epitomize their eras and styles, but also touch individual high points of aesthetic beauty and historical importance. The holdings extend from antiquity to the 20th century, including European masterpieces by artists ranging from Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio to Cézanne and Matisse; important collections of Egyptian, Near Eastern, Greek, and Roman antiquities; an extensive collection of Asian art; and works from Mesoamerican and African cultures.

The Kimbell Art Museum is widely regarded as one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the modern era. Designed by American architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974), this classic modern building has won wide acclaim since its opening in 1972. Kahn’s innovative use of natural light and subtle articulation of space and materials greatly enhance the experience of the art.

The Museum’s exhibition and education programs have now grown far beyond those envisioned when Kahn’s building opened. A second building, designed by world-renowed architect Renzo Piano, is scheduled to open in 2013 and will provide space for special exhibitions, allowing the Kahn building to showcase the permanent collection. It will also accommodate dedicated education spaces and an approximately 300-seat auditorium.

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The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the oldest botanic garden in Texas, is a lush 109-acre tapestry of dappled shade and vibrant splashes of color. A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth' Cultural District, the Garden is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants that flourish in its 21 specialty gardens.

Enjoy the classic European design of the famous Rose Garden, where 2000 roses dance in celebration of the diversity and beauty of our national flower. Meander down the enticing paths, past intriguing sculpture and hidden pocket plantings to the heart of the garden. Sheltered benches invite you to sit, relax, breathe, and contemplate. Take time to stroll through the world-renowned Japanese Garden, with its koi-filled pools, dramatic waterfalls, sculpted hillsides, and meticulously crafted stonework.

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The world's only museum honoring women of the American West.

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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Worth Stockyards' National Historic District is a great place to celebrate the romance and mystique of the American West.

The Fort Worth Stockyards' National Historic District covers 125 acres — 15 square blocks of tradition, nightlife, and family fun. You can take in a thrilling rodeo. See the world' only daily cattle drive. Hear live country stars. Sip a cold brew in an authentic saloon. Two-step the night away. Shop for authentic cowboy gear. And dine on satisfying Texas-style cuisine. If you like, you can even take a guided tour of the entire area.

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Experience the world’s only twice daily cattle drive as Fort Worth’s herd of Texas Longhorn steers are driven down the bricks of historic Exchange Avenue in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The Herd is driven by authentic cowboys and cowgirls in period clothing from the era of 1865.

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The Amon Carter Museum was established through the generosity of Amon G. Carter Sr. (1879 – 1955), to house his collection of paintings and sculpture by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell; to collect, preserve, and exhibit the finest examples of American art; and to serve an educational role through exhibitions, publications, and programs devoted to the study of American art.

Designed by renowned and award-winning architect, Philip Johnson, the museum’s original architect, he also designed and completed the building’s most recent expansion in 2001.

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Largest Civil War Museum west of the Mississippi River. Extensive Union/Confederate artifacts, Victorian dresses and theatre.

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The fascinating National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum was started to acknowledge the contributions of Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, European Americans, and African Americans in the settlement of the Western American Frontier. The story of these trail-blazing cowboys is told through artwork, photos, and other historical items—offering a new perspective of diversity, struggle, and triumph in the Old West.

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At the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge explore the Texas wilderness that greeted the first pioneers. You’ll see native wildlife and plants – including buffalo, white-tailed deer and Texas wildflowers – as you discover 25 miles of trails. The 3,600-acre sanctuary is the largest city-owned nature center in the United States and offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural history of north central Texas. The Center is located just 10 miles from downtown Fort Worth. The Hardwicke Interpretive Center includes nature programs, exhibits, and a library.

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The Bass Performance Hall was named "one of the top 10 opera houses in the world" by Travel + Leisure. The crown jewel of downtown Fort Worth is named after the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass. This acclaimed, multi-purpose facility is the permanent home of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Texas Ballet Theater, the Fort Worth Opera, the Cliburn Concerts, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, as well as special presentations by Casa Mañana. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, also regularly hosts popular musical performers of all kinds.

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The Fort Worth Cultural District, home to five wonderful museums in a relaxing, park-like setting is a great place to start your tour. Throughout the city, you’ll also find museums devoted to Western heritage and Fort Worth’s colorful past. It’s no wonder Fort Worth is considered "the museum capital of the Southwest."

Enjoy the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, the Amon Carter Museum, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

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This is one of architectural masterpieces of the city. It serves as the terminus of Main Street and it sits high on the bluff of the Trinity River. It was designed by Gunn and Curtiss Architects of Kansas City and it is a striking example of American Beaux Arts Design. Probst & Co. from Chicago was the General Contractor.

It was modeled after the Texas Capitol Building in Austin and uses pink granite. It was one of the first structural steel framed buildings built in the Southwestern United States. The courthouse is 194 feet in height.

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The Water Gardens were designed by noted New York architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee and was dedicated to the City of Fort Worth by the Amon G. Carter Foundation. The park is frequently billed as a "cooling oasis in the concrete jungle" of downtown. Its focal points are three pools of water; the quiet meditation pool, the aerating pool which feature multiple fountains and the active pool which has water cascading 38 feet (11 meters) down terraces and steps into a small pool at the bottom. It also has over 500 species of plants and trees throughout the park.

Part of the film Logan’s Run was filmed in the active pool at the Water Gardens in 1976.

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The Rahr family has been making beer for generations. In fact, our history of beer making in the United States is older than Fort Worth itself.

Rahr’s Bucking Bock has won a Bronze Medal at the 2008 World Beer Cup Competition. This is Rahr’s first medal at the World Beer Cup.

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Whether you are looking for a great field trip or for a fun day out with the family, Mrs Baird’s invites you to tour one of our four Texas bakeries. The smell of fresh-baked bread can’t be beat and it’s a wonderful learning opportunity for the kids to see a bakery in action, not to mention a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many of those who were raised on Mrs Baird’s Bread and toured the facilities as children.

Even today, with all of our technology, each loaf of Mrs Baird’s bread is twisted with care to ensure that it’s as moist and flavorful as the last. Come see and taste for yourself.

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Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Burger’s Lake offers summer fun for everyone. Burger’s Lake is a 30-acre park featuring a one-acre spring-fed lake for swimming. Our facility includes:
- Two sandy beaches for sunning; wonderful big trees for shade
- A complete staff of certified lifeguards
- Over 300 picnic tables
- Six diving boards, a 20-foot slide and 25-foot trapeze
- Charcoal grills for cooking
- Plus much, much more!!!

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Fort Worth is home to boutiques, upscale shops, antiques, and some of the finest malls. Plus; Itis perhaps the best place to find high-quality Western wear. www.fortworth.com

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The Fort Worth Fire Station No. 1 is housed in a beautiful, historic fire station near Sundance Square, this free exhibit tells the story of the first 150 years of Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Fire Station No. 1 a terrific introduction to the city’s roots and incredibly colorful past. Includes:

• A scale model of the original Fort Worth, established in 1849;
• An interactive bunkhouse model featuring a video about Charlie Bell, a well-known Texas Cowboy who spent a lifetime working cattle;
• A display case containing the uniform and writing desk of Maj. Gen. William Jenkins Worth, Fort Worth’s namesake. (Worth, a national hero, died of cholera in San Antonio in 1849, before he could visit or learn about the new fort his men had named for him.);
• A display on the prehistoric Clovis people;
• A bucking bronco that provides a photo opportunity for Guests.

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Before there was Wal-Mart, there was Leonard’s! This beloved department store in downtown Fort Worth entertained and charmed generations of shoppers. At the museum, you can see photographs of the store and its employees, memorabilia like a popcorn machine and store advertisements, and even a piece of the store escalator, the first one south of the Mason-Dixon line.

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Deborah’s Farmstead is a small family dairy located in Fort Worth, Texas. From a herd of about 50 milkers, Deborah Rogers produces her award-winning cheese painstakingly by hand using traditional French farmstead techniques. The goats are raised on organic pastures year round. In 2005, Deborah’s fresh Plain Chevre from Three Oaks Pasture came in second at the American Cheese Society Competition in Louisville, Kentucky in the Farmstead Goat Cheese Open category.

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Spend some time at the Vintage Flying Museum at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport where you can tour “Chuckie”, one of the few remaining airworthy B-17 Flying Fortresses. See over 20 vintage aircraft, an extensive WWII artifact collection, an unique aircraft engine exhibit, an FAA Aviation Education Resource Center, and gift shop.

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Located at Veterans Memorial Airpark, the B-36 Peacemaker Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the rich aviation history of North Texas. Many rare exhibits of the Cold War era are displayed and should appeal to anyone who recalls the days of the thundering B-36 PEACEMAKER, the B-58 HUSTLER and other early products of AF Plant 4.

This is a shared facility with OV-10 Bronco Association and Forward Air Controllers Museum at the Veterans Memorial Airpark at Meacham Field.

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The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge (FWNC&R) is located just inside the city limits of Fort Worth, TX. The FWNC&R is a hidden jewel, a wilderness comprised of forests, prairies, and wetlands reminiscent of how much of the Fort Worth/Dallas metroplex 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.

Over 3600 acres, the FWNC&R 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.

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