Fort Worth is one of our favorite Southwest travel destinations.  Offing a tremendous variety of interesting and entertaining things to see and do, Fort Worth is also one of the best locations in the United States to re-visit, and even experience, the Old American West.
 

Sundance Square is Fort Worth's charming historic town center. 

This pedestrian-friendly area consists of 20 historic blocks of great restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, theatres and historic buildings and points of interest.

Sundance Square has a vibrant and exciting events calendar.  There is almost always something going on in Sundance square.

Of special note is the Sid Richardson Museum, with its outstanding collection of paintings by famed western artists Frederick Remington, and Charles M. Russell.

 The Fort Worth Stockyard

 
Visiting the Fort Worth Stockyards is just like stepping back into the old west.  At Stockyards station an entire cast of characters in period costumes are there to meet you and are prepared to make your visit a memorable one.  I'd suggest that you don't challenge  anyone to a gun fight, these hombres are pretty fast on the draw.

The Stockyards is also filled with numerous interesting shops, bars and Texas-style restaurants.  You'll also find the Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Wagon Museum, and of course the old stockyards where you'll experience an authentic cattle drive.   

The Stockyards hosts numerous events throughout the year such as championship rodeos, stock shows, equestrian events, cattle drives, country and western music concerts and more.  There is always something interesting going on here so check their calendar before you arrive.   
 

The Fort Worth Cultural District

On the west side of Fort Worth in "The Cultural District" located between Camp Bowie Boulevard, Montgomery Street, and University Drive, you'll find three marvelous art museums, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.

This is a great way to spend a leisurely, culturally rich day (or two) in Fort Worth.  The best part of this little excursion is that all of the museums are within a few short blocks of each other.  It's best to get an early start on your day, as the collections in each museum are quite extensive. 
 

The Amon Carter Museum is the recommended first stop.  The museum is home to one of the country's preeminent collections of American art.  If you have a passion for western art, then this is definitely the museum for you.  The Amon Carter Museum has an extensive collection of masterwork paintings and bronze sculptures by notable western artists Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. 
(Closed on Monday. Admission and Parking: FREE)

After enjoying the The Amon Carter Museum you'll only need to stroll across the lush green commons to the east to find yourself at the Kimball Art Museum.
 

The Kimbell Art Museum offers a relatively small but distinguished collection of select masterpieces that embody the highest levels of   artistic quality and execution.   These masterpieces date from the third millennium B.C. to the mid-20th century.  The collection includes works by Duccio, Rembrandt, Goya, Monet, Picasso and other notable masters.  (Closed on Monday. Admission and Parking: FREE)

Just a few steps across Arc Adams Street and you are at Fort Worth's wonderful Modern Art Museum. 

Now at this point in your day, if you are ready for an amazing lunch there is a restaurant in the museum that I would highly recommend.  Aptly named Café Modern, this restaurant has been named as one of America's Best Restaurants by Gourmet Magazine. 
 

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is housed in a building that is, in its own right, a work of art.  The work of Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the building seemingly floats on a shallow 1.5 acre reflecting pond that accentuates its clean unadorned but highly artistic lines.

The museums collections consist of over 2,600 works representing multi-national, post-World War II art in virtually all modern media.  Here you'll find the works of artists such as Warhol, Segal, Johns, Picasso, Pollock, and many others. 
(Closed on Monday. Admission $4 to $10 Children under 12 free.)
 

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has the distinction of being the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring the accomplishments and courage of the women of the American West.

An amazing museum that is both highly educational and truly inspiring.
The building itself is amazing, a 1930's Art-deco jewel. 

A modest admission is charged and with your ticket to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame you receive admission to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History hands-on exhibits.