Why You Should Visit Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the 12th-largest city in the United States, known for Texas hospitality and a dozen remarkable districts full of culture and fun - with 13 different neighborhoods, there is always something to unexpected to discover in Fort Worth. Plan your trip today to Discover the Modern West. 

• Stockyards National Historic District features Fort Worth’s western heritage, including the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive and a year-round rodeo. Mule Alley is a carefully curated collection of restaurants, venues and heritage brands, reviving 108-year-old original mule barns into an iconic destination. It is anchored by Hotel Drover, a Marriott Autograph Collection resort, and features upscale shopping, live music venues and local restaurants.

• Five world-class museums designed by renowned architects line the park-like setting of the Cultural District. The Kimbell Art Museum is home to the only Michelangelo in the Americas, his first painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony. The Modern Art Museum was recognized as the best-designed building in Texas by Architectural Digest.

• The top-rated Fort Worth Zoo opened in 1909, making it the first zoo in Texas. It was ranked the No. 2 Zoo in the nation by USA Today in 2021.

• Vibrant, walkable Downtown Fort Worth features Sundance Square Plaza, Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth Water Gardens, JFK Memorial and statue, Burnett Park, restaurants, bars and music venues.

• Sundance Square – The 35-block Sundance Square district, blocks from the Convention Center, is home to restaurants, live music clubs, theaters, speakeasies, shops and dazzling nightlife headlined by the beautiful and acoustically superb Bass Performance Hall. It is the site for the annual Main Street Art Festival, Fort Worth Foto Fest, a New Year’s Eve celebration and weekly live music at Sundance Square Plaza.

• Billy Bob’s Texas, the world’s largest honky-tonk, features 120,000 square feet of entertainment space, more than 30 bar stations, country music’s biggest and emerging stars, and a dance floor perfect for two-stepping

• Dickies Arena is a premier sporting event and concert venue and the new home of the annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Its multi-functional facility can accommodate conventions, exhibit events, business meetings and private receptions.

• Fort Worth Botanic Garden is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas with over 2,500 species of plants in 23 specialty gardens including a European-style rose garden, a tropical conservatory and forest boardwalk. The world-renowned Japanese Garden has koi-filled pools, Japanese architecture, carefully-maintained plants, dramatic waterfalls and the annual Japanese Festivals.

• Texas Motor Speedway – Known as the “Great American Speedway,” Texas Motor Speedway is one of the largest racing facilities in the nation, with seating for nearly 155,000 spectators and the biggest high-definition screen in the world, nicknamed Big Hoss TV. It hosts thrilling events including IndyCar Series races, NASCAR Racing Experience, NASCAR playoffs, car shows and competitions, Bandas y Trocas Hispanic concert and the four-day HWY 30 Music Fest.

Worth Saving Program

Whether you are in the mood for a margarita or something sweet, enjoy discounted and free options at establishments participating in the Worth Saving Discount Program. How does it work? Simply show your official conference identification and save! 

Discounts are available to any group issuing an identification asset that includes the attendee's name and name of the conference or sports event. 

• Simply present an official conference identification asset (badge, wristband, or email confirmation) when ordering or checking out.

• Receive the respective discounts offered by participating restaurants and retailers.