Fort Worth – Get a Taste of True American West
Fort Worth is the most recommended city to visit in the US state of Texas. It is located deep in the heart of Prairies & Lakes region in north central part of the Texas. Home to over seven-hundred thousand individuals, Fort Worth is the fifth largest in the state and a major part of the Dallas/Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex. The city attracts over several million visitors from all around the world for its stunning western culture; it was once a home to cowboys and outlaws; the city is also nicknamed as the Cowboy town or Cowtown. Fort Worth embraces its traditional architecture as well as the Western heritage. The city is named after first American ship USS Fort Worth.
In the late 19th century, the Cowboys used the Chisolm Trail to move the cattle from the ranch to Texas; Chisolm Trail is also located in the heart of Fort Worth and the city has been a significant trading post. Today, the Fort Worth is one of the top modern cities of Texas, with internationally recognized museum like Kimbell Art Museum and National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, Universities like Texas Wesleyan University, Texas Christian University, and multinational corporations including the Radio Shack, American Airlines, and Bell Helicopter. Fort Worth is best to explore in any season; immerse yourself in this magnificent cowboy town with many festivals, rodeo performances, and historic sites.
What to visit in Fort Worth?
- Fort Worth Zoo: It is a must visit destination of the city. It was established in the early 1900s with few bears, rabbits, peacock, and a lion. Today, it has become the most enticing museum of the nation; housing over seven thousand exotic and native animals with over four hundred different species. Fort Worth Zoo covers sixty-four acres of land area with a wide place for visitors to have a fun time with breathtaking wildlife exhibits. Besides the wildlife sightseeing, the zoo also offers a variety of eateries, parks, and attractions including the Asian Falls, Raptor Canyon, Museum of Living Art, and more. Fort Worth Zoo is opened for the visitors throughout the week from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
- Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District: There is no other place than Fort Worth Stockyards that showcases the true and rich culture of western heritage. Fort Worth Stockyards District is home to the original historic wooden corrals, brick walkways, and true western heritage, and the Stockyards Championship Rodeo event in Cowtown Coliseum of Stockyards, as well as the Fort Worth Herd Twice Daily Cattle Drive throughout the day, captivate the visitors. From authentic cowboy bars to eateries, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District tells everything about the historic livestock industry of Texas.
- Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame: It is western history museum which was built to honor the persons who took part in supporting the western lifestyle and showed excellence in business. Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame houses some of the original horse and mule barns, as well as the bricks, columns, catwalks, cinder blocks, and metal doors that are originally architected. It is one of the must-visit places in Fort Worth and it is opened for the visitors from late morning until the late evening.
