Population 450,450

Altitude 670.

General

Today Fort Worth is one of Texas' major cities with a wide range of industries including Lockheed, American Airlines, and Burlington Northern.

The impressive Fort Worth/Tarrant County Convention Center spans an area of 14 downtown blocks. Culturally, Fort Worth is known for an outstanding group of museums, plus a season of summer musicals, winter theater, symphony concerts, opera, ballet, and art galleries.

The city is home of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Tarrant County Junior College, Texas Christian University, University of North Texas Health Science Center, and Texas Wesleyan University.

Vast green parks and surrounding network of major lakes offer abundant opportunities for water sports and outdoor recreation. Burnett Park at Lamar and Texas Streets on land donated by cattle baron Samuel Burk Burnett, features four sculptures by Henri Matisse entitled "Backs" a restful spot with fountains, pools, and granite walkways.

There's a calendar full of annual events including the Southwestern Exposition and Live Stock Show and Rodeo in late Jan. - early Feb. (one of the nation's best); Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival in April; Mayfest in May; Chisholm Trail Roundup and Chief Quanah Park Commanche Pow Wows in June' Pioneer Days in Sept; and Oktoberfest in October.

AMERICAN AIRLINE C.R. SMITH MUSEUM

AMON G. CARTER MUSEUM

BILLY BOB'S TEXAS

BOTANIC GARDEN

CASA MANANA PLAYHOUSE

CATTLEMAN'S MUSEUM

EDDLEMAN McFARLAND HOUSE

FIRE STATION NUMBER 1

FORT WORTH CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO

FORT WORTH MUSEUM of SCIENCE & HISTORY/OMNI THEATER

THE FORT WORTH STOCKYARD -History and places to visit
 
 

Attractions

• AMERICAN AIRLINE C.R. SMITH MUSEUM - This is an "airline" museum, not an "aircraft" museum, dedicated to C.R. Smith, the "father of American Airlines," Through interactivedisplays, films, videos, and hands-on-exhibits, small airlines merged to become American Airways in 1930; that named changed to American Airline in 1934. A vintage Douglas DC-3, Flagship Knoxville, meticulously restored by retired AMR pilots, mechanics, and employees, was flown to Fort Worth and hoisted into it s place of prominence. Open Wed. thru Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adjacent to American Airlines Flight Academy at Texas. Located at Texas 360 and FAA road , southwest of D/FW Airport. Call 817-967-1560.
• AMON G. CARTER MUSEUM - Fabulous collection of pictures, sculptures, books and objects of American art, featuring permanent collections of Remington and Russell, plus frequent traveling exhibits. Open Tues. - Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard.
• BILLY BOB'S TEXAS - The world's largest honky-tonk with a 4,800 square foot rodeo area, 600 feet of bar rails, a 1,650 foot stage for country/Western entertainment with top stars, shops, games, and restaurants. Located at 2520 Rodeo Plaza in the Stockyard Area. Open daily. Hours vary.
• BOTANIC GARDEN - A showcase of 150,000 living plants representing 2,500 species, displayed in both formal and natural settings. 10,000 sq. ft. glass conservatory planted with more than 2,500 tropical plants native to Central and South America. Small waterfalls, ponds, and pathways throughout give visitors an idea what might be encountered in tropics. Garden Center open daily 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Conservatory open from Apr. - Oct. Mon. to Fri. from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Sun. 1 to 6 p.m; Nov. - Mar. same hours but close at 4 p.m. on Sat., Sun/ In wooded southwestern section of Trinity Park. The conservatory is located at 3220 Botanic Drive. Open Daily. Entrance to botanic gardens is free. There is a fee for the conservatory.
• CASA MANANA PLAYHOUSE - Under a geodesic dome, one of the nation's most notable theaters in the round. Setting for drama, musical comedies. Located at 3101 Lancaster.
• CATTLEMAN'S MUSEUM - History of the colorful Texas ranching industry portrayed in film, photos, and cowboy memorabilia. Open Mon - Fri. from 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m Located at 1301 West 7th Street.
• EDDLEMAN McFARLAND HOUSE - An elegant Victorian residence. Open for tours the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month. Located at 1110 Penn Street. Fee.
• FIRE STATION NUMBER 1. - "150 Years of Fort Worth" traces the city's colorful history. Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Located at Second and Commerce Streets.
• FORT WORTH CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO - Top notch rodeo cowboys and cowgirls compete most Saturday nights in an air-conditioned comfort of Cowtown Coliseum in the Stockyards.
• FORT WORTH MUSEUM of SCIENCE & HISTORY/OMNI THEATER - 100,000 artifacts and specimens for research, exhibition. Traveling exhibits, and permanent areas that include Man and His Possessions, Human Physiology, History of Medicine, Calculators and Computers, Geology and Paleontology, and Texas History.