Kristin & Michael
About Fort Worth
Fort Worth Zoo
Since rolling out its $100 million "African Savanna" master plan in 2018, the zoo has been recognized with several accolades for its conservation and education efforts, including being named Best Zoo in Texas by “Yahoo Travel,” the No. 1 Zoo in the Nation by “USA Travel Guide,” the No. 1 attraction in the DFW Metroplex by "Zagat" and a Top 10 zoo by "Family Fun Magazine" and "TripAdvisor’s" Travelers’ Choice Awards. Its newest attraction is an adorable baby elephant named Brazos, but don't miss out on the 7,000 other animals that call the Fort Worth Zoo their home.
The Stockyards
Fort Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, every inch of the Stockyards tells the true history of Texas’s famous livestock industry. It also houses some of the coolest bars and restaurants in the country. Note: parking is limited and some of the neighborhoods around the Stockyards aren't the best. We recommend you Uber here instead of driving - this is especially true if you decide to stop off at Joe T Garcia's for some Tex-mex and margaritas or Billy Bob's for mechanical bull riding and a few ice cold beers.
West Magnolia Avenue
On the southside of Fort Worth is a hipster enclave called Magnolia that has become the buzziest pocket of the city. Nearly every funky establishment here flies a rainbow flag, and not necessarily because they’re LGBTQ+ in a notable way, but because the millennial-driven vibe here is one of inclusiveness. The streets here are lined with eccentric bars, coffee shops, vegan diners and B-Cycle stations — a citywide bike-share program. It’s a newer neighborhood still gentrifying, still up-and-coming, with chic hot spots thriving inside decades old buildings.
Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, hosts an art collection as well as traveling art exhibitions, educational programs and an extensive research library. The building was designed by architect Louis I. Kahn and is widely recognized as one of the most significant works of architecture of recent times.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Enjoy the captivating beauty of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden one of the largest centers for botanical exploration and discovery in the United States. Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District, just minutes from downtown, their combined 120-acre campus offers stunning garden views and exciting exhibits. Spend the day strolling through the Japanese Garden with its koi-filled pools, sculptured hillsides, crafted stonework and dramatic waterfalls. Nearby, visit the iconic Rose Garden, with a terraced ramp featuring paths that wind past colorful flower beds amidst a cascade of water down the center. Containing over 2,500 species of plants, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas.
Sundance Square
If you're sitting on one of the hotels in our block, you're basically in Sundance Square. Parts of this area were once known as "Hell's Half Acre" and were considered some of the wildest and most notorious parts of the Wild West. Today, Sundance Square is a pedestrian-friendly downtown district packed with clothing chains, Western-wear shops, steakhouses and sports bars. It's also known as an entertainment hub, with small theaters, events and concerts at Sundance Square Plaza, and the Bass Performance Hall, staging opera, ballet and classical music.
Bass Performance Hall
The Bass Performance Hall is the permanent home to major performing arts organizations including the Fort Worth Opera, the Texas Ballet Theater, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Concerts. Voted one of the “top 10 opera houses in the world” by Travel + Leisure magazine, Bass Hall’s interior resembles a classic European opera house, while it’s bold exterior boasts two, 48-foot tall hark angels that are cultural icons for the city and metroplex.
West 7th Street
Bridging downtown and the Fort Worth Cultural District, West 7th has quickly become one of the hottest entertainment scenes in the city. A five-block urban village, this pedestrian-friendly area offers high-concept dining, local specialty fashion retailers and unique entertainment venues.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Acclaimed contemporary complex with a reflecting pool housing more than 3,000 post-WWII artworks. The building itself is a modern masterpiece of architecture and style.
Fort Worth Water Gardens
The Fort Worth Water Gardens is a beautiful and refreshing oasis adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center. Designed by Philip Johnson, the Fort Worth Water Gardens is an architectural and engineering marvel to be enjoyed any time of the year - especially if you're walking around before our wedding in August...in Texas.