Things To Do In Fort Worth and Benbrook! 

The Kimbell’s collection ranges in period from antiquity to the twentieth century and include masterpieces by Duccio, Fra Angelico, Mantegna, Caravaggio, El Greco, La Tour, Rubens, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Houdon, Goya, David, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Matisse, and Mondrian. The museum also has an interesting collection of Asian arts (and is one of the few in the Southwest to do so), and small but select collections of Pre-Columbian and African art.
Kimbell Art Museum 

Originally built to house the superb collection of western art amassed by Fort Worth publisher and philanthropist Amon G. Carter, Sr., the museum has since expanded its collection dramatically. A wide range of nineteenth and twentieth century American paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture stand alongside the original Western works by artists like Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The museum also has an excellent photography collection.
Amon Carter Museum 

The Modern has a comprehensive collection of the best in modern art from Europe and the Americas, housed in a stunning building designed by award winning architect Tadao Ando.
The Modern Art Museum of Forth Worth 

One of America’s best collections of Western Art, the Sid Richardson collection is housed in an historic period building.
The Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art 

For over seventy-five years, the Fort Worth Symphony has been entertaining residents. The Symphony plays a yearly Symphonic Series and a Pops Series, and in the summer they play under the stars at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Each August the Symphony holds a festival for a specific composer, and they also host visiting musicians and symphony orchestras.
The Fort Worth Symphony 

The only fully professional ballet company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Texas Ballet Theater is world-class and performs several much loved classics annually.
Texas Ballet Theater 

The venerable Fort Worth Opera stages three full scale productions a year (at the Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth) and has the distinction of being the oldest opera company in Texas.
The Fort Worth Opera 

Recently named one of the top ten opera houses in the world, the stunning Bass Performance Hall hosts the best in music, dance, and theater. The hall hosts the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the Cliburn Concert series, the Fort Worth Symphony, the Fort Worth Dallas Ballet, the Fort Worth Opera, and special productions of Casa Manana musicals.
Bass Performance Hall 

This critically acclaimed professional theater presents contemporary dramas, comedies and musicals in an intimate 125-seat setting. New plays premiere alongside new productions of well loved classics.
Circle Theatre 

The Southwest’s top African American theater, the Jubilee presents comedies, musicals and dramas by African American playwrights.
Jubilee Theater 

This hilarious interactive theater experience invites the audience to submit ideas for ad lib routines, or to join in with cast members for short comedy skits. The program uses video, music and the improvisational skills of the cast to create an entertaining and unpredictable theater experience.
Four Day Weekend 

Fort Worth’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has an excellent section on the lively and active cultural and arts scene in the city, including upcoming events.
Performing Arts in Fort Worth 

Voted the best dance club in Fort Worth by AOL Weekly, City Streets is home to the Mardi Gras and much, much more. The nightclub contains five separate venues, each with its own ambiance. Atlantis is the largest dance space, with a blue water like floor and glowing neon colors, and it plays hits from the 1970s and 80s. Racks n’ Balls is a cozy pool room with foosball and electronic golf; Cages is the only downtown hip-hop techno club, and the Blue Monkey Lounge is a popular karaoke spot.
City Streets 

Voted "Country Music Club of the Year" seven times (and still counting), Billy Bob's is the world's largest honky-tonk. Covering seven acres, Billy Bob’s has an indoor rodeo arena, two big dance floors, 25 bars, a casino and several restaurants. With is live music nightly and free dance lessons on Thursday nights, Billy Bob’s has become a real center for Western music and dancing. A Wall of Fame has celebrity handprints, and there is also a gift shop.
Billy Bob’s Texas 

Catch an improvisational comedy or award winning play, go see the latest movie, tour the pretty Sundance Square area by carriage, and more.
Sundance Square Entertainment 

Located in the heart of the Stockyards National Historic District, Stockyards Station contains several museums and a top music venue, and hosts a range of cowboy themed events. Stockyards Station also contains the depot for the only operational steam train in Texas.
Stockyards Station  

Covering about eight-five acres in the heart of Fort Worth’s downtown cultural district, the Will Rogers Memorial Center includes the Will Rogers Coliseum, Auditorium, and Equestrian Center, and the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Building. Events include cultural and equestrian events; sporting events include hockey games with the Fort Worth home team, the Brahmas.
Will Rogers Memorial Center 

Fort Worth offers a major-league selection of sporting events all year round. This website is an excellent resource for information on upcoming events.
The Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Sports Commission 

Check out the local pro hockey team.
Fort Worth Brahmas 

Come see the boys as they fight for Minor League title!
Fort Worth Cats 

Kids play baseball, softball, and t-ball with others their age and learn bravery and the value of teamwork while having fun.
Benbrook Youth Baseball/Softball Association 

Keep fit and enjoy your city! There are over thirty miles of well landscaped and attractive trails throughout Fort Worth—bike, walk, jog, rollerblade, or skate them!
Trails in the Dallas and Fort Worth Area 

The City of Fort Worth administers five courses, each catering to a wide range of skill levels. This website highlights the unique features of each course.
Fort Worth Municipal Golf Courses 

This gorgeous 18-hole course in Benbrook has a lot of interest, with a lot of variety between holes.
White Stone Golf Club 

All the thrills of motor sport action, top NASCAR and Indy events and a premiere driving school combine to make the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth one of the best in the state.
Texas Motor Speedway 

The Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth hosts some of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world, including the National Cutting Horse Association competitions, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, and the American Paint Horse Show.
Equestrian Events at the Will Rogers Memorial Center 

The world-class Lone Star Park has live horse racing most months of the year.
Lone Star Park Horse Racing 

There’s always plenty of rodeo action in Fort Worth!
Rodeos 

Benbrook has a fantastic YMCA, with a range of programs for children and adults.
Benbrook Community Center YMCA 

These lovely botanical gardens are the oldest in Texas. Over a hundred acres are planted with native and exotic plants in a range of beautifully designed gardens. The Rose Garden has over 3,400 varieties, and the Conservatory houses lush tropical flowers and foliage from around the world.
Fort Worth Botanical Gardens 

Over three thousand acres are planted with Texas natives, including acres of beautiful wildflowers. Indigenous fauna like buffalo and white-tailed deer herds roam the park, and can be seen from walking trails. An interpretive center holds nature programs and exhibits and houses a library, and the park runs conservation awareness programs.
Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge 

There are several State Parks surrounding Forth Worth and Benbrook, and a number of beautiful lakes, suitable for all kinds of water sports.
Fort Worth Area Parks and Lakes 

Beautiful Lake Benbrook has several boat ramps and camp sites and fishing in season.
Lake Benbrook 

Fort Worth has a wide range of shopping neighborhoods and experiences. From large shopping malls and national department stores to specialty stores and flea markets, shoppers can buy everything from authentic Western gear to European fashions; from local produce, to hand made home furnishings.
Fort Worth Shopping Neighborhoods 

The vibrant center of downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Square covers twenty blocks. Brick paved sidewalks are bordered with flowers and small, one of a kind stores stand next to top restaurants, stylish bistros with outdoor seating, and top entertainment venues and museums.
Sundance Square 

Shopping in this old-time district tends to the Western and the handmade, with specialty stores selling hand made candles, western clothing, pottery, art, handmade saddles, and more.
Stockyards Station 

Leddy’s ranch has been making clothes for cowboys for generations. Get hardwearing ranch wear, or chic cowgirl fashions. The belts are not to be missed!
Leddy’s Ranch 

Top European and American artists are represented at this prestigious Fort Worth art gallery.
The Milan Gallery 

Watch chocolates being made at this family run factory in downtown Fort Worth; afterwards sample the delectable hand dipped truffles, fudge, and other confections. The factory also custom makes pieces for special occasions.
Schakolad Chocolate Factory 

Chef Tim Love serves up his superb award-winning Western cuisine in his elegant Fort Worth restaurant, which has white linen tablecloths, silver service, and scrubbed brick walls. The Zagat dining guide currently rates the Lonesome Dove the top restaurant in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro 

Top service, hearty Western fare, live Western music on Friday and Saturday nights, and a family friendly atmosphere make this bistro popular with locals and visitors alike.
The Rusty Spur Western Bistro 

Home made country fare is served with a smile at this friendly café in Fort Worth; the family serve up meatloaf, Mexican, steak dinners, and the like.
Moe’s Café 

Southwestern Mexican cuisine at its best in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
Tunero Mexican Cuisine 

From Jamba Juice to Zolon Bistro, the heart of downtown Fort Worth has great restaurants, cafes, and bars catering to every taste.
Dining in Sundance Square 

An action packed rodeo highlights the skills of current “cowboys of color”, while the Hall of Fame pays tribute to the American Indians, African Americans and Hispanic people who helped build the culture of the Southwest.
The Cowboys of Color Rodeo and Hall of Fame 

The only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women of the American West, the National Cowgirl Museum has inspiring exhibits, a superb research library, and a rare photography collection.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame 

The Hall of Fame honors great cowboys and cowgirls past and present, with interesting exhibits on each inductee. Sixty antique wagons are also on display, and the John Justin Trail of Fame pays tribute to one of Fort Worth’s own, who spent a lifetime building the Justin Boot Company and became one of the city’s most prominent civic leaders.
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame 

This outstanding museum presents the story of the cattle and ranching industry in Texas and the Southwest through hands-on exhibits, talking mannequins, authentic artifacts and a theatre presentation. The legends and lore of the Wild West come alive for visitors.
Cattle Raiser Museum 

Visit a real log cabin village staffed by working blacksmiths, craftspeople and the like in pioneer dress.
Log Cabin Village 

The history of commercial aviation is told through well thought out and highly interactive exhibits that emphasize hands on learning.
C.R. Smith Museum 

An adjunct to Fort Worth’s Meacham International Airport, the Vintage Flying Museum has a good collection of vintage aircraft and memorabilia.
Vintage Flying Museum 

Located in the historic stockyards building, the Historical Society Museum highlights local history.
North Fort Worth Historical Society 

A superb educational resource for the whole community, the Museum of Science and History has a planetarium and includes exhibits on the natural world and humankind’s discoveries. The Omni theater shows documentaries on the natural world and scientific discoveries, and the museum runs a wide range of programs for children and school groups.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 

The historic Cowtown Coliseum was built in 1908 and held the world’s first indoor rodeo. Still going strong, the Cowtown hosts a range of events throughout the year, including the renowned Stockyards Championship Rodeo, and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show, a re-creation of the original show that thrilled greenhorns and cowboys alike back in the eighteen-nineties.
Cowtown Coliseum  

Creatures are housed in sensitively designed wilderness areas that recreate their natural habitats. Visit the Asian Falls for example, and your boardwalk will overlook a large area fed by waterfalls and landscaped with large grass and pool areas. You will see a large elephant family, rhino, white tigers and the like. Raptor Canyon contains endangered species, and a special Texas Canyon houses indigenous flora and fauna.
Fort Worth Zoo 

Fort Worth Stockyards
This historic district was once one of the largest stockyards in Texas. Today the pretty brick streets and restored buildings house restaurants, galleries, museums and stores, and rodeos and other western events are hosted there. Attractions include the Tarantula Train, the White Elephant Saloon, Stockyards Station and the Cowtown Coliseum.