Things to do in Fort Worth

This city is the fifth largest in Dallas and it offers plenty of interesting of places for tourists to explore, get to know the area and get a feel for what the city was like in the days when cowboys rode the streets. Some of the more popular places to visit include:

Kimbell Art Museum/Gallery

If you only have time to visit one art gallery, then it should be the Kimbell Art Museum/Gallery, as it houses a fantastic collection of masterpieces from Fra Angelico and Caravaggio to Czanne and Matisse. It also has a large collection of Asian arts and a smaller display of Mesoamerican and African antiquities. Website: www.kimbellart.org.

Fort Worth Zoo

This is a great place to visit, as it offers more than just an opportunity to view animals. The zoo has plenty of fun activities including a petting corral, play barn, Congo rock climb adventure, weather theatre, beautiful carousel and a quaint train. The primate section is spread over 2.5 acres, and is where chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, white-cheeked gibbons, gorillas, orangutans and brightly-coloured mandrills with blue-and-red faces reside. The zoo also has a Raptor Canyon, Asian Falls, African Savannah and many other areas that hold interesting sights. Website: http://www.fortworthzoo.com/.

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

This is the only museum in the world that honours women of the American West who have demonstrated great strength, courage and pioneering spirit in their trail-blazing efforts. The museum has interactive galleries in which a collection of interesting items are displayed including photographs. There is also a retail store on-site. Website: http://www.cowgirl.net/.

Sundance square

Sundance Square was named after the Sundance Kid and its one area that all tourists make a beeline for, because of its eclectic nature and the many activities that it offers. Here, there are museums, galleries and theatres (where Broadway performances are held) as well as several restaurants, bars, shops and malls.

Fort Worth Water Gardens

The park is often billed as a cooling oasis in the concrete jungle. The primary attractions here are its three fascinating and diverse water pools: the meditating pool; the pool with multiple fountains; and the active pool, which has water spilling down 11-metre high terraces and steps into a small pool at the bottom. The park is also home to more than 500 species of plants and trees, and it provides a respite and some tranquillity in an otherwise busy, sprawling city.

Amon Carter Museum

The museum was built in 1961, for the sole purpose of honouring the artworks by Amon Carters Western collection. However, it has since expanded and now includes works by many famous American painters including Georgia OKeeffe and Winslow Homer. The museums collection has grown to include American photography and it is now one of the foremost repositories of American photography. Bronze statues by Frederick Remington and paintings by Ansel Adams and Laura Gilpin can all be viewed at this fantastic museum. Website: http://www.cartermuseum.org/.

Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

The garden is famed for its conservatory, which alone covers an area of about 10,000 square feet. In addition, there are 21 different gardens to be viewed including the Lower Rose Garden, whose traditional design was inspired by the Villa Lante gardens in Bagnaia, Italy; and the Oval Rose Garden, home to many Texas roses. The Japanese Garden is exceptionally beautiful in autumn, when the leaves begin to change colour; and also in spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Website: http://www.fwbg.com/gardens.htm.

Log Cabin Village

The village, located in Forest Park, is a wonderful place to experience the pioneer spirit of days long gone. Here, there are clusters of pioneer's cabins, furnished with the very same pieces that were used by pioneer families. Visitors to the village can learn about the life of the pioneers and there are also demonstrations of candle-making, butter-making and weaving. A school house, a black smith's forge, a grist mill and a herb garden are all open for viewing. Phone: +1 817 926 5881.

Forth Worth Stockyards

To experience what the Old West was like, you only need to visit Fort Worths Stockyard. Here, there are brick streets and restored buildings that imitate those of the Old West. There are also rodeos, western events, restaurants, retail outlets and much more. Some of the more popular frontier attractions include the Tarantula Train, White Elephant Saloon, Stockyards Station and Cowtown Coliseum. Website: http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/.