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Fort Worth Quick Guide

Fort Worth is said to be the more laid-back and traditional half of "The Metroplex," as the Dallas-Fort Worth area is known. But this "Cowtown" is quite proud of its cowboy heritage and western history. The City of Fort Worth has come a long way from its days as a military camp, named in honor of General William Jenkins Worth - a native New Yorker - who was a decorated army officer of that era.

And the city has surpassed its former heyday as a stop along the Chisholm Trail, when cattle drives and ranching, provided the base for the economic boom this city would enjoy. It even survived its reputation as "Hell's Half Acre," when saloons and dance halls put the "wild" in the Wild West.

Once the railroad came to town in 1876 and contributed to the growth of the Fort Worth Stockyards into a major livestock center, the city never looked back on the less prosperous times brought on by the Civil War. It continued to grow into what is now the 18th largest city in America, with an economy driven by the aerospace, agriculture, finance, processing, manufacturing, petroleum and transportation industries.

Fort Worth's municipal headquarters is located at 1000 Throckmorton St., and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Residents can get help with many common requests for city services by calling the City Switchboard at (817) 392-CALL (2255).

Getting Around or Getting Away

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Travel Planning

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Where to Go in Fort Worth

From cattle roping to NASCAR racing, Fort Worth offers a number of options for where to go for local fun.

For a throwback to the Old West, spend the day in the Stockyards District where cattle drives still happen on a daily basis. Friday and Saturday nights feature a live, championship rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum. Then kick up your heels at the legendary Billy Bob's Texas, the "World's Largest Honky Tonk."

For driving of a different kind, check out the fast-paced action at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Looking for more tranquil pursuits? Go fishing! There are 16 lakes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area where avid anglers can get their fix. French Lake is located within the Fort Worth city limits and has a playground and picnic tables available to help you plan a full day of fishing and family fun.

Things to Do in Fort Worth

Try a new cuisine, find a new hangout or take up a new hobby. Fort Worth's variety of unique districts makes it easy to find new things to do.

See what's happening at Sundance Square, or enjoy the Fort Worth Opera, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra or the Texas Ballet Theater at Bass Performance Hall.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area's natural venues, including the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Japanese Garden. Grab the kids and take them on a day of adventure at the Fort Worth Zoo, or walk, run or cycle along the Trinity River.

Popular Fort Worth Attractions

• Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
• Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
• Sundance Square Entertainment & Shopping District
• Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

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