Fort Worth Botanic Garden
#5 in Best Things To Do in Fort Worth
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- Value 4.0
- Facilities 3.5
- Atmosphere 4.0
Visitors to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden can explore 120 acres of gardens, horticultural displays and exhibits. Dating back to 1934, the garden is the oldest of its kind in the state, and houses more than 2,500 species of plants. It is composed of 23 distinct gardens, including the renowned rose and Japanese gardens, the latter of which features koi-filled ponds and cascading waterfalls.
Recent visitors were blown away by the beauty of the gardens. Notably, for an outdoor attraction, many travelers say this destination is worth a visit during any month of the year. It's also a family-friendly attraction, although some note upkeep could be improved.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located near the Cultural District about 3 miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth. It is accessible by car, as well as the No. 2 and 7 buses, in addition to The Dash bus, which travels from downtown Fort Worth to the 7th Street corridor and the Cultural District. The garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults ages 16 to 64, $10 for seniors and $6 for children 6 to 15. Children 5 and younger enter for free. To learn more, visit the Fort Worth Botanic Garden's website.
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2 of 13#1 Fort Worth Stockyards
If you only have a day in Fort Worth, head straight to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. This living museum pays tribute to Fort Worth's Wild West heyday with daily cattle drives and plenty of restaurants serving up cowboy cuisine like beef tenderloin and rabbit-rattlesnake sausage. Start your visit at Stockyards Station, which sits at the heart of this historic neighborhood – from here, you can join a guided walking or Segway tour or hop on a stage coach. If you're interested in the district's history, pay a visit to the Stockyards Museum, which is housed in the former Livestock Exchange building and now contains an extensive collection of documents and artifacts from Fort Worth's Old West era. Meanwhile, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Texas Trail of Fame will also offer insight into the people who made an impact on the sport and business of rodeo, and the western lifestyle in Texas. If you have kids in tow, take a twirl through the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze or a ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
Recent visitors strongly recommend visiting the Stockyards on a Friday or Saturday night for the Championship Rodeo. Starting at 7:30 p.m., talented cowboys will show off their riding, roping and racing skills in the Cowtown Coliseum. Afterward, you can test your dancing skills at Billy Bob's Texas – at 3 acres, Billy Bob's claims to be the world's largest honky-tonk. While many reviewers said this was a great activity for first-time visitors, they also cautioned that it is quite touristy.
If you only have a day in Fort Worth, head straight to the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. This living museum pays tribute to Fort Worth's Wild West heyday with daily cattle drives and plenty of restaurants serving up cowboy cuisine like beef tenderloin and rabbit-rattlesnake sausage. Start your visit at Stockyards Station, which sits at the heart of this historic neighborhood – from here, you can join a guided walking or Segway tour or hop on a stage coach. If you're interested in the district's history, pay a visit to the Stockyards Museum, which is housed in the former Livestock Exchange building and now contains an extensive collection of documents and artifacts from Fort Worth's Old West era. Meanwhile, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Texas Trail of Fame will also offer insight into the people who made an impact on the sport and business of rodeo, and the western lifestyle in Texas. If you have kids in tow, take a twirl through the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze or a ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.
Recent visitors strongly recommend visiting the Stockyards on a Friday or Saturday night for the Championship Rodeo. Starting at 7:30 p.m., talented cowboys will show off their riding, roping and racing skills in the Cowtown Coliseum. Afterward, you can test your dancing skills at Billy Bob's Texas – at 3 acres, Billy Bob's claims to be the world's largest honky-tonk. While many reviewers said this was a great activity for first-time visitors, they also cautioned that it is quite touristy.
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