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Fort Worth Nature Center
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, Texas
817-237-1111
Hours: Open daily (except major holidays) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturdays, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Refuge gates open at 7 a.m. The Hardwicke Interpretive Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Interpretive Center is closed on Monday.
Admission Free
Explore the Texas wilderness that greeted the first pioneers at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. You'll see native wildlife and plants — including buffalo, white-tailed deer and Texas wildflowers — as you discover 25 miles of trails. The 3,500-acre sanctuary is located just 10 miles from downtown Fort Worth. The Hardwicke Interpretive Center includes nature programs, exhibits, and a library.
Stockyards National Historic District
130 E. Exchange Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas
817-624-4741
Guided walking tours daily 1-4 pm
Daily longhorn cattle drive 11:30am and 4pm, weather permitting.
Admission Free, charge for certain attractions
This historic area encompasses 125 acres/50 hectares of cattle pens and
renovated buildings once used during Fort Worth's cattle-boom era. A lot of the
original complex remains, and you'll still occasionally see horses tied to the
hitching posts that line Exchange Avenue. The 10-block district is crammed with
galleries, restaurants, saloons and western shops. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
showcases history's top cowboys and cowgirls. Visitors can also get a taste of
the past when a herd of legendary longhorns—descendants of cattle Christopher
Columbus brought over from Spain—are driven through each day at 11:30 am and 4
pm, weather permitting. Horseback and carriage rides are available.
Cattle Raiser Museum
1301 West Seventh Street
Fort Worth, Texas
817-332-8551
Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission Charged
Discover the true story of the cattle and ranching industry in the Southwest. Talking mannequins, interactive exhibits, and authentic artifacts give you an up-close look at cattlemen, cowboys, ranch hands, and rustlers. The museum is also home to the largest documented branding iron collection in the world. It's an entertaining experience for the entire family.
The Tarantula Train
Depot locations: Grapevine Cotton Belt
Depot, Main St. and Fort Worth Stockyards Station, 140 E. Exchange Ave.
817-625-RAIL or 800-952-5717
Train operates Wednesday – Sunday, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Tracing the trails once used by cowboys and ranch hands to herd cattle, this restored steam train takes passengers on a ride in true-to-the-era style. The name of the train comes from the 1873 railroad map, which showed the city as the central station with routes branching off like the legs of a spider. The train uses an 1896 steam locomotive, nicknamed "Puffy," that pulls four 1925-day coaches. It tours approximately 21 miles of the "Cotton Belt Route," traveling the communities of Grapevine, Colleyville and North Richland Hills before concluding in the Stockyards.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
111 West 4th St
Fort Worth, TX 76102-3950
817-336-4475
Hours:
10am-6pm Mon-Fri
Admission Free
The museum is dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have displayed extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trailblazing efforts.
Cowtown Coliseum
121 E. Exchange Ave.
Stockyards National Historic District
Fort Worth, 76106
817-625-1025
Hours: Box
Office: 10am-5pm Mon-Thu; 10am-9pm Fri-Sat; Rodeo, Friday and Saturday at 8pm.
Admission Charged
Located in the Fort Worth Stockyards, the Coliseum has a tremendous history. It
was the site of the first indoor rodeo, held in 1918, and the first live radio
broadcast, which took place at a rodeo here in 1923.
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway (on University Drive south
of I-30)
Fort Worth, TX 76110-6640
817-759-7555
Hours:
10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-6pm Sat-Sun
Admission Charged
The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo is a pioneer in using natural habitats to showcase animals. Exotic animals are kept out of cages and left to freely roam in a natural environment. At most exhibits, visitors are separated from the residents by only a river or a waterfall!
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1501 Montgomery St
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3017
817-732-1631
Hours:
9am-5:30pm Mon-Thu; 9am-8pm Fri-Sat; noon-5:30pm Sun
Admission Charged
This delightful collection of tactile displays
encourages learning by children and adults alike. A ferocious dinosaur offers
greetings in the front walkway; from there, attractive and enticing exhibits
branch out in all directions. There are nine permanent galleries with themes
ranging from Texas history to computers to fossils. Two of these include Dino
Dig and KidSpace, specifically designed for younger children.
Log Cabin Village
2100 Log Cabin Village Lane
Fort Worth, TX 76109-1000
817-926-5881
Hours: 1pm-5pm Sun; 9am-5pm Tues-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat
Admission Charged
Overview of Log Cabin Village
Located in a very woodsy section of Trinity Park, this 19th-century grouping of log cabins is a true delight. The seven fully restored cabins originated in the 1850s. Volunteers who run the operation are adept at giving demonstrations of everyday activities from days gone by including corn grinding, candle dipping, spinning and weaving.
Berger’s Lake
1200 Meandering Road
Fort Worth, TX 76114-2416
817-737-3414
Hours:
9am-8pm Sun-Sat
Admission Charged
Generations of Fort Worth families have sought relief from the hot Texas sun by
diving into this cold, clear, spring-fed private lake located in northwest Fort
Worth. Once a goldfish hatchery, Berger's Lake is now a one-acre,
family-oriented "swimming hole" featuring tall trees, picnic tables, barbecue
grills, concession stands, and tennis and volleyball courts, along with
occasional sand-castle building contests and related events meant to entertain
visitors.
Hurricane Harbor
1800 East Lamar Blvd
Arlington, TX 76006-7304
Located 15 miles east of Fort Worth
817-265-3356
Hours:
10:30am-6pm daily
Admission Charged
With almost 50 acres of space, Hurricane Harbor gives you a chance to cool off
or enjoy the hot Texas sun—whichever you please. The fun includes a variety of
slip-sliding twists and turns on wild rides including the SeaWolf, Black Hole,
Der Struka and Kamikazee. If you are a true thrill-seeker, drop six stories with
the Geronimo; for something a little more sedate, try the Bubba Tub or Lazy
River. The entire park is alive with music and interactive activities.
Forrest Park Miniature Train
2100 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76109-1027
817-336-3328
Admission Charged
Hours: On the hour from 11am-5pm Mon-Fri; may run more frequently Sat-Sun,
depending on demand.
This pretty, leisurely five-mile journey takes passengers from Forest Park
through the woods, over trestles and under bridges, on to the duck pond at
Trinity Park and back.
Six Flags Over Texas
2201 Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76011-5157
Located 15 miles east of Fort Worth
817-640-8900
Open Hours:
Hours vary seasonally. Call the park for specific times.
Admission Charged
This huge amusement park serves up thrills and chills with a distinctly Texan
flair. Sections of the park are named for each of the six nations that have
governed Texas. There are more than 100 different rides and attractions,
including the new Titan roller coaster, which reaches a speed of 85 miles per
hour. Other Texas-themed attractions include the Texas Giant (one of the largest
wooden roller coasters in the world), the Texas Chute-Out, the Oil Derrick and
the Texas Tornado. Looney Tune Land offers gentler fun for small children, while
those wishing to beat the heat can go inside and enjoy one of the many music and
magic shows scattered throughout the park.
NRH20
9001 Grapevine Highway
North Richland Hills, TX 76180-5629
Located 13 miles northeast of Fort Worth
817-656-6500
Call for days and hours of operation
Admission Charged
A manmade river twists and turns through trees
and flowers at this 17-acre water park, a perfect spot for children of all ages.
One highlight is Green Extreme, a water roller coaster measuring 65 feet tall
and 1,161 feet long. With its myriad twists and turns, this ride—deemed the
world's largest uphill water coaster—is everyone's favorite. The Endless River
offers the opportunity for a relaxing ride on a lazy summer day, while NRH2Ocean
is a 12,000-square-foot wave pool that all will enjoy. On Friday nights,
"dive-in" movies are shown on a screen that is readily viewable from anywhere in
this pool.
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2155 County Road 2008
Glen Rose, TX 76043-6117
Located 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth
254-897-2960
Hours: 9am
until two hours before sunset daily
Admission Charged
This exotic ranch is a bit like flying to Africa and heading off on safari to
see wild animals up close and personal—except you never have to leave Fort
Worth. Embark on the 9.5-mile self-guided tour where you will see giraffes,
rhinos, tigers, ostriches, zebras, and a variety of other animals roaming
savannas, wooded hills and valleys.
Dinosaur Valley State Park
FM 205 & Park Road 59
Glen Rose, TX 76043
Located 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth
800-792-1112
Hours:
8am-10pm daily
Admission Charged
With some of the best dinosaur tracks in the world, Dinosaur Valley State Park is a great place for fossil enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The 1,500-acre park along the Paluxy River in Glen Rose is a great place to spend the day hiking among the limestone, sandstone, and mudstone deposited nearly 113 million years ago. You will be amazed at the two fiberglass dinosaur replicas—the 70-foot Apatosaurus and the 45-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Arlington Skatium
5515 South Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76017-4403
Located 15 miles east of Fort Worth
817-784-6222
Hours:
1pm-6pm Mon-Fri; 7pm-11pm Fri; 11am-10pm Sat; 1pm-6pm Sun
Admission Charged
Located in Arlington, midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. Shiny hard wood,
maple floors, a video arcade, full concession stand and a variety of fun and
exciting music make this a great place to take the entire family for an
afternoon of fun. Both traditional four wheeled skates and inline skates are
available at this favorite skating venue.
Adventure World
7451 Starnes Road
North Richland Hills, TX 76180-2802
Located 13 miles northeast of Fort Worth
817-581-5760
Open Hours:
Dawn-dusk daily
Admission Free
The park was designed specifically with handicapped children in mind. A wood
fiber material that is hard enough for wheelchairs, yet soft enough to minimize
the effects of falls is found throughout the park. There are several playground
areas for children of different ages and ramps, instead of stairs, lead to the
equipment. Access points allow children to climb on the equipment from their
wheelchairs.
Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135-9148
817-237-1111
Hours: Park
hours: 9am-5pm Daily; Building hours: 9am-4:30pm Tue-Sat; noon-5pm Sun
Admission Free
A 3,500-acre refuge for animals and indigenous plants. Part of the Greer Island
Nature Center, this area has unique trails, scenic pastures and educational
exhibits. Herds of buffalo and white-tailed deer roam the refuge. Other animals
residing inside the refuge include a "town" of prairie dogs.
Vintage Flying Museum
505 Northwest 38 St
Fort Worth, TX 76106-4386
817-624-1935
Hours:
10am-5pm Sat; noon-5pm Sun
Admission Charged
The centerpiece of this fascinating collection of
antique warbirds is the B-17 Flying Fortress, nicknamed "Chuckie." The B-17
Flying Fortress was used during World War II against the Nazis; Chuckie is
reportedly one of the few surviving planes of its type. 20 or so other
airplanes, as well as a jeep and the Texas Air Command's helicopters, share the
restored B-29 hangar with Chuckie, while display cases show off model planes and
war artifacts.
Fort Worth Herd
131 East Exchange
Fort Worth, TX 76106-8212
817-336-4373
Hours:
11:30am-4pm daily
Admission Free
For a real taste of the Old West, come by the Stockyards area any afternoon and you will be treated to a mini-cattle drive sponsored by the City of Fort Worth. Fort Worth is proud of its Cowtown moniker, and wants to give tourists and locals alike a chance to see real cowboys and cattle in action. The cowboys dress in authentic turn-of-the-century clothing, and use period saddles and equipment. The cattle begin from their pen behind the Livestock Exchange Building at 11:30am daily and travel along Exchange Avenue to Mule Alley. There they graze for a few hours and return to the pen at 4pm.
