Dickies Arena hosts noteworthy sporting events, concerts and more on a weekly basis. If you’ve flown in to see your hometown team or driven up to rock with your favorite band, here's what you can do around the Arena before the event begins. 

The facility is located on Montgomery Street, roughly three blocks north of Interstate 30. Continuing north on Montgomery leads one further into the Cultural District. It’s also just a few miles from downtown’s Sundance Square, the North Side’s Stockyards National Historic District, the restaurants and clubs (and zoo) near TCU, and those on the Near Southside.


Museums

Fort Worth's Cultural District houses five world-class museums in a park-like setting, just minutes from downtown and steps from Dickies Arena. 
 

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the closest attraction to the arena – literally steps from the entrance on Harley Street. The museum documents the history of women whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West through its permanent collection and rotating exhibitions. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12.


Amon Carter Museum of American Art

The first museum to open in what's known today as the Cultural District, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art houses one of the country's foremost collections of American art and is a major repository of American photography with over 45,000 exhibition-quality prints. The museum is free to visit and flanks the Will Rogers Memorial Center

Kimbell Art Museum

This prestigious museum is one of rank with The Getty and The Louvre and is filled with artifacts and paintings of “the highest possible aesthetic quality” as determined by condition, rarity, importance, suitability, and communicative powers. The small collection consists of 350 pieces from masters such as Matisse, Miró, Picasso, Braque, Cézanne and many more. Admission is free to the permanent collection. 


Modern Art Museum

The oldest art museum in Texas and one of the oldest museums in the western United States, the Modern Art Museum is comprised of post-World War II art and houses more than 3,000 works in its permanent collection. Admission is $16 adults, free for ages 18 and under. Half-price admission is offered on Sundays and free admission on Fridays. 

 



Dining/Pub

Some Fort Worth culinary institutions sit just across Montgomery Street from Dickies Arena. In addition to the walkable ones we’ve listed here, you’ll be barely a mile from the West 7th area, where you’ll find a plethora of dining and drinking options.

Jazz Café

Cowtown natives know to visit Jazz Cafe for delicious Greek food. It offers indoor and outdoor seating and a Sunday brunch with live jazz music.

Montgomery Street Cafe

Since 1948, the Montgomery Street Cafe has served great diner-style fare to its customers. Located at 2000 Montgomery Street, it’s literally across the street from Dickies Arena.

Taco Heads

Taco Heads started in a food truck in Fort Worth. They now have a brick-and-mortar location where they serve their creative family taco recipes and more. Note that the menu includes several vegan options.

Hotel Dryce

The trendy and boutique Hotel Dryce not only offers the closest hotel rooms to Dickies Arena, but also one of the coolest lobby bars in town. Hotel Dryce is the place to chill after a game or show. 

Ye Olde Bull and Bush

The Ye Olde Bull and Bush English Pub offers an extensive wall of taps.  If you want to sample a beer brewed locally (and there are lots of tasty options) or something from across the pond, you’ll find a style to your liking here.

Crockett Row Dining 

Crockett Row at West 7th is filled with a plethora of dining options including Mash'd, Kintaro Ramen and the Social House. 

 



Shopping

 
Camp Bowie Boulevard Shops

The 30 blocks along Camp Bowie Boulevard hold a lot of history as well as must-see specialty shops and boutiques. The Village at Camp Bowie is the largest retail center on the boulevard, with stores like Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes, Babies on the Boulevard, and Toy Works, which specializes in educational toys. Maven presents chic, fashion-forward clothing and jewelry in addition to upscale home décor and one-of-a-kind items. 

Georgina Estefania

Georgina Estefania’s knitted creations can be found in stores across North America, but in Fort Worth, you can see the factory, watch their artisans at work and buy sweaters, shawls and scarves -- often at discounted prices.

Montgomery Street Antique Mall

You’ll see the Montgomery Street Antique Mall as you turn onto Montgomery from I-30. You can find vintage goodies from more than 200 dealers plus relax in their tearoom.

Morris Boot Company

Coming to Fort Worth and leaving with a pair of boots is a right of passage. The Morris Boot Company will make you some new ones or repair the ones you have.

Ramblin Trails Custom Boots

Stop in at Ramblin Trails Custom Boots to get a pair of boots made to your specifications and with a unique design that fits your personality. They’re located at 2060 Montgomery.

Vending Nut Company

Open six days a week, the Vending Nut Company has roasted and sold nuts of all kinds for more than 50 years. These are the snacks you need for the drive home.

 


Nature

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Texas’s oldest botanic garden features more than 2,500 species across 23 specialty gardens. There’s something to see any time of year, including the extensive and mesmerizing Japanese Garden.

Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Located next to the Botanic Garden, BRIT is a scientific research and learning center that offers tours, classes, lectures, workshops, and special events. Your family can take advantage of one of their programs to learn about the amazing world of plants.