{"id":146,"date":"2021-04-27T20:28:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T20:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/historymakerhomes-likeable.graphiclanguage.net\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2025-06-12T16:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T16:26:43","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-in-fort-worth-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/blog\/top-10-things-to-do-in-fort-worth-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to Do in Fort Worth, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fort Worth, TX is one of the most exciting cities in the country. With a strong economy, healthy job market, and endless opportunities for art, entertainment, and culture, it is no wonder people are moving here in droves from other cities and states. Whether you are lucky enough to live here already, or just in town on vacation, here are the top 10 things to do in Fort Worth that make this town so special.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Fun Things to Do in Ft. Worth, TX<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/buildercloud\/264f48f75ffa90dce27ca336ec1b7139.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are visiting Fort Worth, or just looking for some weekend activities, head to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthstockyards.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Worth Stockyards<\/a>. From cattle drives to honkey tonks, this living museum shows visitors what it was like to live in the days of the Wild West. This Fort Worth entertainment district offers dining, nightlife, shopping, hotels, kids\u2019 activities, shootout shows, and a real-life cattle drive two times a day! For those wanting even more Fort Worth experiences, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo is held year-round on Friday and Saturday nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Fort Worth Zoo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortworthzoo.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Worth Zoo<\/a>&nbsp;offers a lot of beautiful animals to see and a host of exhibits to experience. Highlights include the Museum of Living Art, which has thousands of birds, reptiles, and amphibians with hand printed wall murals, Texas Wild!, an adventure through the state&#8217;s landscapes and many animales, and of course, the big animal exhibits like white tigers, elephants, giraffes, kangaroos, gorillas, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) Kimbell Art Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matisse, Monet, Picasso &#8211; this museum located in Fort Worth&#8217;s Cultural District is full of art. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbellart.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kimbell Art Museum<\/a>&nbsp;is one of the top small museums in the world, has a collection of paintings and sculptures, along with special traveling exhibitions. The building and grounds are a work of art as well, designed by a Japanese-American artist and an Italian architect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) Sundance Square<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a hot Texas day, put on your swimsuit under your regular clothes and head to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sundancesquare.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sundance Square<\/a>&nbsp;for an afternoon of fun. This historic square used to house saloons and gambling parlors. Today, there are fountains with 216 jets that you can splash in, and casual dining spots to grab a bite to eat. There are also entertainment options in Fort Worth, like a theatre, comedy club, jazz lounge, and live events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5) Fort Worth Water Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The water sculptures in this water garden are meant to be enjoyed and experienced first-hand. The park, located adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention center, features three stunning pools of water that can be stepped into and explored. In the evenings, the pools and fountains are lit by a light display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6) National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty of stuff to do in Fort Worth, but one attraction you won&#8217;t find anywhere else in the country is the National Cowgirl Museum, which celebrates women, past and present, who have helped shape the West. The 33,000-square-foot facility, located in Fort Worth&#8217;s Cultural District, has a collection of fascinating items and photos documenting women&#8217;s lives in the West, as well as traveling exhibitions. The Hall of Fame honors women who have made a lasting impact on horse and Western culture. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/buildercloud\/9200734a24fb6af040d9f1a489aeeeaa.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7) Fort Worth Botanic Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grounds of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwbg.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Worth Botanic Garden<\/a>&nbsp;make up the oldest botanic garden in Texas. They offer a green, peaceful break from the energy of the big city. The most popular gardens are the Fuller, Rose, and Japanese, and guests also enjoy the Native Texas Boardwalk, Rock Springs, and Back Yard Vegetable Garden. Plan on spending a few hours to make the most of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8) Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting art from the 1940s to the present with international pieces,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themodern.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth<\/a>&nbsp;is the center for learning, working together, and sharing ideas about creative works. With a changing collection, the light-filled gallery has works by both famous and new artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9) Fort Worth Museum of Science and History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Smithsonian affiliate, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwmuseum.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Worth Museum of Science and History<\/a>&nbsp;is the state&#8217;s first children&#8217;s museum, and has grown to 166,000 square feet of gallery space, including DinoLabs and DinoDig, Innovation Studios, the Children\u2019s Museum, Energy Blast, and the CattleRaiser\u2019s Museum. There is also a planetarium, theatre, and a lot of learning programs, field trips, and clubs. Everything is certainly bigger in Texas!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10) Amon Carter Museum of American Art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free and open to the public, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermuseum.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Amon Carter Museum of American Art<\/a>&nbsp;has a big collection of American art that includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, works on paper, and more. Known as The Carter, this museum in the city&#8217;s Cultural District offers popular exhibits, events, and research to celebrate the best in American creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enjoy the Best of Fort Worth, Every Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fort Worth is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the country, and is home to some of the nation\u2019s most amazing activities, attractions, historical sites, and learning centers. It can be your home, too! HistoryMaker Homes is proud to build&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/communities\/dallas-fort-worth\/fort-worth\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new homes in Fort Worth<\/a>&nbsp;and offers a range of spacious, thoughtfully designed, masterfully built floor plans that cater to you and your family\u2019s needs. Our Fort Worth new home communities are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/communities\/dallas-fort-worth\/fort-worth\/chapin-village\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chapin Village<\/a>, amid parks and green space just 17 miles from downtown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/communities\/dallas-fort-worth\/fort-worth\/chisholm-trail-ranch\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chisholm Trail Ranch<\/a>, with an on-site public elementary school<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/communities\/dallas-fort-worth\/fort-worth\/homestead\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Homestead<\/a>, Sold Out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/communities\/dallas-fort-worth\/fort-worth\/lake-vista-ranch\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Vista Ranch<\/a>, near Eagle Mountain Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/communities\/dallas-fort-worth\/fort-worth\/northstar\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Northstar<\/a>, a master-planned community with pools, playgrounds, and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment to see any of these beautiful&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.historymaker.com\/communities\/dallas-fort-worth\/fort-worth\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new home communities in Ft. Worth<\/a>, please contact us at 866.409.1949.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fort Worth, TX is one of the most exciting cities in the country. 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