Some call the city “Cowtown” or “Where the West Begins”. Actually it is called Fort Worth located in Texas. Despite the apparent ‘western’ identify of this place, it is also a great cultural centre in this huge state. The city was established in the year 1849 as a military camp and geographically it is the firth largest city here. It is an important 19^th century city in America and this plays a vital role in historically. It is also a developed tourist destination in Texas. The myth that the cities in Texas are only famous for their oils and rough landscapes is broken by Fort Worth.

The Botanical Garden here is a major tourist attraction. One visiting this place should never give it a miss. Exploring the garden you will find that there are 2500 species of plants here! Also the Garden has 20 small specialty gardens inside the premise. So if you are planning for a quiet day along with your partner or family amidst the pristine beauty of nature then these gardens are you best bet. The garden also has a remarkable water spectacle consisting of three unique pools of water in a modern park Lots of Hollywood productions have used these gardens and fountains for their films.

If you are in Fort Worth then you will simply love the art and historical museums and galleries in the city. Make your itinerary in such a manner that you visit the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. It is the oldest art museum in the whole of Texas established in the year 1892. It has a marvelous collection of 2600 post war art items. There is also the Kimbell Art Museum, which has a more diverse collection of items and not just post war ones. Here you will see works from masters like Picasso, Rembrandt, Caravaggio and Matisse. The Amon Carter Museum is home to excellent works of western artists especially American masters like John Singer Sargent, Thomas Cole and Georgia O’Keefe. The museum also has a huge collection of photographs numbering 30, 000 in total!

While we are on the topic of museums it is worthwhile here to mention about the National Cowgirl Museum Hall of Fame. This museum is one of its kinds in America and perhaps the world. This museum id completely dedicated to the women of the American Wild West. There is also a zoo in the city that is worth visiting. It is one of the best zoos in the country. Infact it ranks among the top 10! You can have the most marvelous time with your family here. Another great family destination is the Sundance Square, named after the Sundance Kid- an outlaw here. This is a comprehensive city centre with 16 different blocks having the best food joints, restaurants, clubs, discos, night clubs, boutiques and shopping plazas.

Also this city has fabulous accommodation options for both tourists and permanent settlers. You can get the best properties within your budget here by searching our custom Fort Worth MLS.

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