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Stockyards Station - Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, Stockyards Station exemplifies Texas by providing an exciting blend of old and new with Historic Walking Tours that visit the Texas Trail of Fame, The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and more, over 25 unique shops including a winery, art gallery and great restaurants that offer anything from ribs to enchiladas.
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The Stockyards Museum is located in the classic 1902 Livestock Exchange building in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. In 1989, the North Fort Worth Historical Society first opened the Stockyards Museum in a small space in the Livestock Exchange building to be able to share its historic archives with the public. From this modest beginning, the Stockyards Museum has now grown to host thousands of yearly visitors who come from all over the world. In addition, the Museum is a highly respected resource for writers, academics, historians, restoration specialists and genealogists in their research. The Stockyards Museum is a casual, friendly place welcoming families and permitting cameras. Visit our website to learn more about our exhibitions and collection www.stockyardsmuseum.org
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Sundance Square - Situated in the heart of downtown, this mercantile and entertainment district features 20 blocks of renovated storefronts from the turn of the century. The nostalgic buildings and red brick streets pay tribute to Fort Worth's heritage and provide a very popular place to find great shopping, food and live performances of all kinds. Green sightseeing trolleys make it easier to take in all the sights, while horse-drawn carriages might be the ride of choice for those wanting to add a Victorian flair to their tour. A tourist information center provides the inside scoop on the best Sundance Square has to offer.
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Fort Worth's Water Gardens is a spectacular man-made creation. A crown jewel of Fort Worth, it is often used as a business, professional, wedding and tourist venues. Architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee were appointed by the Amon G. Carter foundation to create this masterpiece in the late 1960s. Covering over four blocks of downtown space, the Water Gardens offer outstanding sightseeing opportunities. More than 500 types of plants and trees adorn this 4.3 acre park.
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Billy Bob's Roadhouse - The specialty at Billy Bob's Roadhouse Cafe is real Texas Smoked Bar-B-Que Beef Brisket, Ribs, Ham, Chicken, Turkey and Sausage with all the trimmings. We've also got seasoned Pinto Beans, Homemade Potato Salad, Fresh Cole Slaw. There's also a great selection of prime steaks, catfish, and Mexican food. For lighter fare, finger foods include Chicken Strips, Jalapeno Poppers, and Calf Fries. Open daily at 11 am - Sunday's at noon. Come hungry, you sure won't leave that way!
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Cowboys Stadium is more than the home of the Dallas Cowboys, it's a world of facts and figures about the world's largest domed structure, an art museum, a classroom. The things you can do inside Cowboys Stadium are endless, and with Cowboys Stadium Tours, you can experience them all.
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Six Flags - Often referred to as "The Entertainment Capital of Texas," Six Flags offers 200 acres of rides, shows and attractions. For many years, this family amusement park has delighted Texans and others from around the world. Ride the 109-foot-tall "Batman the Ride," which travels up to 50 miles per hour and watch stuntmen perform as Wild West gunslingers in an action-filled street shootout. Rates vary during the winter months. The park is usually closed between early January and early March, reopens daily for two weeks in March and then opens on weekends until the area schools let out in late May. Phone ahead or visit the website to check on any schedule changes. Timings vary widely by month and season.
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The Fort Worth Zoo features natural habitat exhibits where visitors are often only separated from the animals by a river or pane of glass. Founded in 1909, this is the oldest continuous zoo site in Texas. Today, the Fort Worth Zoo boasts highly acclaimed education programs that cater to children, adults and teachers, as well as conservation programs that rank among the most respected in the world. With enough animals, hands-on interactive features and attractions to fill the day, the Fort Worth Zoo is an outstanding value. From the petting corral to the rock climbing wall, the carousel to the train, there’s something for everyone!
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The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is located at 3200 Darnell Street in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, approximately 2 miles west of Downtown Fort Worth and 3 miles north of Texas Christian University. Parking is available on premises. Street and commercial parking facilities are also available. Admission includes entrance to permanent collection exhibitions, all special and traveling exhibitions, and scheduled tours and gallery programs.
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