Fort Worth Water Gardens
A beautiful and relaxing public space directly adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center, the Fort Worth Water Gardens offer four acres of parkland with picturesque pools. Their “active pool” allows visitors to descend a staircase surrounded by cascading water, and their “meditation pool” features bench seating and walls with flowing water that create a soothing sound atmosphere for quiet reflection.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Colorful flowers, stately trees, and countless examples of plant life can be found at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Guests are welcome to visit free of charge and stroll through 23 unique gardens, including the Tropical Conservatory and the acclaimed Japanese Garden with a koi its pond and eye-catching waterfalls.
Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum provides Fort Worthers and out-of-town visitors with an impressive collection of modern and contemporary masterpieces. While guests may need to pay admission fees to access special exhibitions, the museum’s permanent collection – which includes works by Monet, Picasso, and Miró, just to name a few – is always free!
Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drive
The Old West comes to life before your eyes during the world's only twice-daily cattle drive presented by the Fort Worth Herd. Real Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns down East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Every detail of the cattle drive—from the saddles and chaps to the boots and hats – is authentic and historically true.
Live Music at Sundance Square
Sundance Square, Fort Worth’s entertainment district, comprises 37 square blocks of restaurants, shops, and live performance venues. Shows at area clubs or the Bass Performance Hall opera house generally call for an admission fee, but Sundance Square’s live music (performed by local artists from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday) counts among the most enjoyable free events in Fort Worth!
Fort Worth Central Library
Avid readers and curious learners will find plenty to do at the Fort Worth Central Library. In addition to checking out books and other types of media, this publicly funded downtown library allows visitors to explore art displays and exhibits, attend youth events and children’s story times, participate in classes and workshops, and much more – free of cost.
Trinity Trails
If your to-do list for Fort Worth includes some quality time in the great outdoors, lace up your hiking boots and hit the Trinity Trails, a trail system spanning over 100 miles. Hikers, bikers, walkers, and runners can get an excellent and visually engaging workout on the Trinity Trails and enjoy activities like geocaching, birdwatching, and art appreciation courtesy of the Trails’ mural gallery installation.
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