Fort Worth, TX is a metro and suburban community with great schools, a community college, universities, hospitals, numerous cultural events, a wide variety of church denominations and world-class outdoor recreational activities. In Fort Worth, you can enjoy an enormous range of experiences - from longhorns to longnecks, from salons to saloons. Discover the artistic masterpieces of the Fort Worth Cultural District. Explore the true American West in the Stockyards National Historic District. Shop and dine in the 35-block Sundance Square, one of the most exciting downtown areas in the nation. See a show at Bass Performance Hall. Stroll through the top-ranked Fort Worth Zoo. And that's just the beginning of what you'll experience in Fort Worth. Dallas, its sister city, is also only a short drive away.



Quick Facts: Fort Worth is currently the 16th-largest city in the U.S., is listed as the 9th-safest city in the U.S., and is part of the #1 tourist destination in Texas and the #1 value-friendly destination in the United States by Hotwire.com. It has been named one of "America's Most Livable Communities" and was named an All-America City by the National Civic League in 2011. Fort Worth was also named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Best Affordable Places to Retire" (2009).



If you ever need a break from big city life, take a day trip east and soak in the lush, green beauty of East Texas' Piney Woods. Some of the best hunting, fishing, and camping to be had is only a short drive down the road. Or if antiquing and good home cooked country food is more your style, visit any one of the quaint, historic towns along HWY 80. Come, and have it ALL in Fort Worth!