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Hotel
Ray I. Riley Center (the on-campus Hotel)
The hotel has single queen, single king and double queen rooms, Every room features internet, telephone, cable television, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and ironing board(not offering slippers). Amenities of the hotel include Audio / Visual equipment rental.Baggage storage, Elevator, Fax services, Laundry service, Lounge Meeting rooms, Photocopying services, Printer, Safe deposit boxes at front desk. No breakfast included. Within 1-2 miles, you can reach to the malls and restaurants. The downtown of Fort Worth is around 10 miles driving from the hotel.
Discount Code - Jasmine Li
Travel Note
Fort Worth Brief Introduction
1. Fort Worth, Texas in July is hot and humid, typical of North Texas summer weather. 2. Key Attractions Fort Worth Stockyards: Experience the twice-daily cattle drive, rodeos, and live country music at Billy Bob’s Texas. Sundance Square: A lively downtown area with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Cultural District: Home to renowned museums like the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Fort Worth Botanic Garden & Japanese Garden: A peaceful retreat with beautiful landscapes. Fort Worth Zoo: One of the top-ranked zoos in the U.S. Specials to See in Fort Worth The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) – Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of only two places in the U.S. where paper money is printed (the other is in Washington, D.C.). ✅ Location: 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX 76131 ✅ Tour Availability:Tuesday - Friday , 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. ✅ Attractions: Self-Guided Tour: View the printing process through an enclosed walkway. Interactive Exhibits: Learn about U.S. currency history and security features. The Money Store: Purchase uncut currency sheets and souvenirs. 3. Special July Events Rockin’ the River: Live music and floating on the Trinity River every Saturday. Rodeo & Western Events: Weekly rodeos at Cowtown Coliseum. 4. Weather Late July in Fort Worth, Texas, is typically characterized by hot and sunny weather, with average high temperatures ranging from 94°F to 96°F (34°C to 36°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C) . Humidity levels can make it feel even hotter, and the chance of precipitation decreases throughout the month, from 24% at the beginning to 18% by the end . 5. Local Cuisine to Try Texas BBQ: Try places like Heim Barbecue or Angelo’s BBQ. Tex-Mex: Visit Joe T. Garcia’s for legendary fajitas. Steak: Enjoy an authentic Texas steak at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse.
Travel Note
Gambrell Street Baptist Church - Venue for the Wedding & its distance to hotel/airport/more
Gambrell Street Baptist Church, the venue for the wedding, is located 28 miles from DFW Airport—about a 40-minute drive—and 260 miles from Houston’s Chinatown, roughly a 4-hour drive. The wedding will take place at the church in two parts: the ceremony from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by the reception meal from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The church is situated directly across from the beautiful campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary on James Avenue. Within a 5-minute walk, you can access most areas of the seminary. The on-campus hotel, Ray I. Riley Center, is conveniently located nearby.