Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Japanese Garden

Completed in 1973, the Fort Worth Japanese Garden is a traditional strolling garden with paths that wind through landscapes and around ponds. This 7.5-acre garden is filled with cherry trees, Japanese maples, magnolias, bamboo, bridges, and ponds full of koi fish.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden - Japanese Garden Pagoda

 

Serenity: Water Gardens

Free admission

Just steps from the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Water Gardens are a celebrated urban Texas masterpiece by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee. With bold geometry, lush landscaping, and captivating water features, this iconic destination offers a one-of-a-kind sensory journey.

Wander by the Quiet Pool, where still waters invite calm and contemplation. Enjoy the playful fountains of the Aerating Pool, with its rising shapes and soothing currents. The Gardens’ centerpiece is the Active Pool, with dramatic cascades of roaring water, inspiring awe whether viewed from above or down the thrilling walkway.

Experience the Fort Worth Water Gardens—an extraordinary creation in the Unexpected City.

Copy of Water Gardens water gardens

 

Culture: Fort Worth Museums

Explore a variety of Fort Worth museums that are world-famous for their architecture and the quality of their collections. The Fort Worth Cultural District, home to five museums in a relaxing, park-like setting is a great place to start your tour. 

Modern Exterior Kimbell Art Museum


Walkable Downtown: Sundance Square

Free Admission

Downtown Fort Worth is one of the nation’s most lively urban settings, with parks and landmarks to explore, world-class restaurants, rooftop bars and walkable shopping, all anchored by the Fort Worth Convention Center and Fort Worth Water Gardens. 

Sundance Square fuses historical western architecture with modern design across its walkable 37-square-block downtown campus of shopping, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, professional offices and residential living. Its plaza is rated as one of the nation’s top outdoor gathering spots and is referred to as the "living room of Fort Worth.” Explore its murals, whimsical water fountains, courtyards, one of a kind local shops, great food, live music/theater productions, the Sid Richardson Western Art Museum, and the visually stunning and acoustically perfect Bass Performance Hall. It’s a perfect place to soak up the excitement and friendly ambiance of Fort Worth.

Downtown Sundance Square Plaza

 

Food: Japanese Style