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Things to do in Fort Worth, Texas (TX): The Best Historic Sites
Western heritage roams freely in Fort Worth, where cattle drives occur twice a day in the Stockyards National Historic District. Enjoy diverse restaurants, exciting nightlife, cultural institutions and sporting events. Entertaining kids is a snap in the “City of Cowboys and Culture,” courtesy of Six Flags Over Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo or the Noble Planetarium and Museum of Science and History. You can depend on friendly and helpful service - the hallmark of true Texas hospitality.
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1. Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,287 reviews
Home to cowboys in addition to historic hotels and western-style shopping.
Reviewed By Millroe - Hitchin, United Kingdom
A great day out visiting the Historical Stockyard district in Fort Worth. A visit to the Wild West Show is also worth considering, we did, and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the different aspects of the Wild West, from lassoing and shooting demonstrations, horsemanship, long horn cattle, Bison and much much more. One of the horse riders was a 8 year old girl and she was brilliant. Afterwards there was a excellent parade of horses through the streets which included a Father Christmas in cowboy gear riding on a stagecoach pulled by Mules. And finally a visit to the actual stockyards is well worth doing to see the different long horns, and for $5 dollars you can be pictured sitting on one. A great day out.
2. Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,161 reviews
Enjoy all four season in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. No matter the season there is always something spectacular to see, our most popular gardens are the Fuller, Rose, and Japanese. Guest also enjoy the Native Texas Boardwalk, Rock Springs, Four Season, and Back Yard Vegetable Garden. We recommend you bring comfortable shoes and bottled water.
Reviewed By cuinthemoon - York, United States
A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I stopped here on my way to Abilene, the price is very fair. I spent 2 Hours strolling the grounds, I would highly suggest purchasing the fish food because the koi in the ponds are huge and follow you around and were sorely disappointed when I had nothing to give them. Because of covid the only option is to purchase it for $2 in the lobby, they do not take Apple Pay and I left my money in my car because I did not anticipate needing it. Also all the fountains are covered and again they have water in the lobby and there is a cafe at the other end but nothing in between so plan accordingly. Loved the turtles.
3. Log Cabin Village
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Today, each of the historic structures, furnished with authentic artifacts, provides a vivid look at life in the nineteenth century North Texas frontier. Each log house displays different aspect of pioneer life. The exhibits include a water-powered gristmill, a one-room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, an herb garden, and several log home settings. Historical interpreters, who are City of Fort Worth staff and volunteers, depict the lifestyle of the people who lived and settled the area in the mid to late 1800s.
Reviewed By liberator41
Next to the hustle of University Drive and across the street from the zoo and around the corner from Colonial Country Club this little park of history is a marvelous walk through yesteryear. We had a joyful time and the docents were terrific.
4. Thistle Hill House Museum
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
One of the premier residential landmarks of Fort Worth, Thistle Hill is the most impressive surviving mansions of the "cattle baron" era.
Reviewed By WilderNomad - Seattle, United States
The story behind the building of this magnificent place is a really good one. What is even better, is the one they rarely talk about: the haunted carriage house. That thing has been setting off alarms for decades! Ask about it and see what happens!
5. The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
McFarland House was Fort Worth's second property to be designated a City of Fort Worth Landmark (1980). Known as the region's most intact Queen Anne residence, the elegant Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House was built high on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River.
6. First United Methodist Church
7. Hell's Half Acre
8. Isaac Parker
Located in the Log Cabin Village, this residence is where Parker's niece lived after being captured by Comanches.
