A Little About Fort Worth

“Cowboys and Culture” is the motto of this sophisticated Western town. With the foremost arts museums in the wild, wild West, Fort Worth is a dynamic synthesis of refined, glamorous living with down-home warmth and laid-back, Western style.

Fort Worth was originally an army outpost and was the picture of the old West, with dueling opponents, plenty of lawlessness and all of the props to go with it. Over the past century, Forth Worth has developed seamlessly into a modern, urban city that’s part of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, the fourth largest destination in the country.

For an unadulterated cowboy experience, there’s the Stockyards National Historic District, where you’ll feel like you entered a Western town circa 1800’s. Purchase your authentic cowboy boots and hat at the shops to really get into the scene. The highlight of the exhibition is the twice daily cattle drive, but there are lots of other attractions as well, including Billy Bob’s Texas, for a real honky tonk, and take in a live rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum.

Then switch gears, change into your elegant finery, and take a stroll to the cultural district, where you’ll find no less than five world-class museums, all arranged attractively around a verdant, pleasant park. These include the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, which houses painting and a huge photograph collection; the Kimbell Art Museum, renowned for its distinctive architecture and hosting European paintings as well as ancient artifacts; The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, which houses a large collection of contemporary paintings; The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. In the same area there’s a bevy of musical and dance arts centers, including the symphony and the ballet.

The shopper will have a lot to do in Fort Worth, where national department stores, exclusive boutiques and important antique shops all converge with – you guessed it – authentic Western apparel stores. Some of the most noteworthy offerings are the Grand Prairie Premium Outlets, which feature luxury brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Cole Haan and Dooney and Bourke; Hulen Mall, which has Macy’s, Sears and Dillards plus many other stores, lots of entertainment options and restaurant choices; and University Park Village, a large complex of high-end shopping and fine dining.

Everything is bigger in Texas, and in Fort Worth they like to be known for their bigger smiles and their genuine hospitality. A residence in Fort Worth is a gateway to a comfortable and upscale lifestyle, where you are literally in the middle of arts, sports, business and entertainment, including fantastic options for kids. The city is fresh and contemporary, with state of the art facilities in every field and advanced technological initiatives, and all of the services that an individual or a family could want – but bigger and better.

Fort Worth is only seventeen miles from the airport that bears its name, and there are shuttle services available. Molly the Trolley is an old-time experience that runs through the downtown every fifteen minutes all day. There is also an advanced bus system that traverses the districts, so you can easily access whatever you need.

Fort Worth has been named the ninth safest city in the U.S., a real benefit for those seeking a high quality of life. Cost of living is low, another advantage to living there, and all age groups are fully represented. A population of over 730,000 makes the city quite large, but that doesn’t detract from the friendliness, cleanliness and overall excellence of this new-era in the old Southwest.