Rated Tourist Attractions in Fort Worth

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth focuses on post-WWII art, with a large permanent collection of 2,600 modern and contemporary pieces in a variety of media. Some of the more famous names represented are Anselm Kiefer, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Po***ck, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, and Andy Warhol.

Highlight: A free attraction dedicated to all facets of American art through the decades

One of the newest museums in Fort Worth is John Wayne: An American Experience, located in the Stockyard district. The museum is an intimate look at the life and career of John Wayne, from childhood through his years capturing Hollywood movie fame.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is where money is made, and it's a great place to learn about currency and the operations behind creating it. This secure facility is operated by the US Department of the Treasury; it's an interesting place to drive by, even if you do not plan to go inside.

One of the city's most popular tourist attractions, Fort Worth Botanic Garden is spread over 109 acres and is a great place to visit any time of year. Established in 1934 and the oldest such facility in Texas, it is home to 3,500 species of plants laid out in 23 unique gardens. Highlights include the Fragrance Garden, the Rose Garden, and the Rainforest Conservatory.

The Kimbell Art Museum is an architectural delight. Designed by Louis I Kahn and opened in 1972, the museum's creative use of natural light is particularly interesting, and wandering the grounds is a fine way to spend time, particularly at dusk.

Located in downtown Fort Worth, adjacent to the Convention Center, the Water Gardens are far more than simply a collection of pretty fountains to gaze at. Designed to allow visitors to cool themselves in the flowing water, the Water Gardens are a refreshing contrast to the hot urban landscape of this southern US city.

One of Fort Worth's most popular destinations for visitors and locals alike is Sundance Square, a privately owned, 35-block section of the historic downtown core that is full of fun things to do. Consisting of a mix of hotels, residential, commercial, retail, and entertainment buildings and named after the infamous outlaw, the Sundance Kid, the area is safe and fun to explore on foot thanks to its many pedestrian zones.

Established in 1909, Fort Worth Zoo got off to a humble start with just a handful of animals, but over the years, it has grown into a world-class facility.

Highlight: Famed cattle drive through the streets in the National Stockyards District that takes place twice a day