Texas · United States
Where to stay in Fort Worth
Fort Worth is a city in Texas, United States, home to about 919,000 people.
- Best months
- March and November
- Nearest airport
- FTW8 km · Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Fort Worth
Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) and extending into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.
Fort Worth grew from a military camp established at the close of the Mexican War by Gen. Winfield Scott, and named for Gen. William Jenkins Worth who fought in the war. Forty-two men of Company F, 2nd Dragoons, established the camp on June 6, 1849. The Fort Worth to Yuma, Arizona stage line was established in 1850. The city became the seat of Tarrant County 1860, and after the Civil War, it became a major shipping and supply depot for cattlemen. Fort Worth is located in the American South, and has a subtropical climate with mild winters, hot summers, and a wet spring and fall in between.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Fort Worth
See
- Kimbell Art Museum
- Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
- Amon Carter Museum
- National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
- National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
- C.R. Smith Aviation Museum
- Stockyards Museum
- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
- Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery
- Sid Richardson Museum
- Texas Civil War Museum
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing Visitors Center
Do
- The Fort Worth Zoo
- NRH2O Family Water Park
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
- Eagle Mountain Park
- Marion Sansom Park
- TCU Horned Frogs
- Texas Brahmas
- Texas Motor Speedway
- Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
- Sundance Square Parade of Lights
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Where to stay
Hotels in Fort Worth
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Texas Hilton Hotels & Resorts | 0.6 km | |
| Blackstone Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| Omni Fort Worth Hotel Omni Hotels & Resorts | 2009 | 1.0 km |
| The Ashton Hotel | 1915 | 0.4 km |
| Embassy Suites Fort Worth - Downtown | 0.4 km | |
| Hilton Fort Worth | 0.6 km | |
| OYO Hotel Fort Worth East Gateway Ball Park OYO Rooms | 6.5 km | |
| Rosen House Inn | 3.5 km | |
| The Sinclair, Autograph Collection | 0.3 km | |
| The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel | 0.0 km |
All 10 hotels in Fort Worth, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Fort Worth
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Fort Worth are March and November. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; May is the wettest, with about 104 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Fort Worth: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW), about 7.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 32 km) and Dallas Love Field (DAL, 46 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
All the major American carriers and many international ones provide scheduled passenger service into the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), located 17 mi from downtown Fort Worth. This airport is one of three major hubs for American Airlines. American Airlines is also headquartered in Fort Worth.
Getting around
Buses and trains via Trinity Metro link many areas of town over mid-range distances. Trinity Rail Express has commuter train service between downtown Fort Worth, DFW Airport and downtown Dallas. Service is Monday through Saturday. No scheduled services on Sundays and most major holidays. Blue Line bus service provides local public transportation in downtown Fort Worth, including Sundance Square.
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FTW · Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
DFW · Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
DAL · Dallas Love Field
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Fort Worth
Eat
Fort Worth is similar to many Texas cities in that there are two main food groups, BBQ and Tex-Mex. While tastes are changing and multiple options are available, these will still be your best two bets in the city. A growing food truck scene is starting to make a presence in the city, and some of the local breweries are making drinks worth recommending to friends.
Stay safe
As with any other large city, be vigilant in Fort Worth. The city's central arts and entertainment district is well policed, however, as so long as you make sure you lock your car and hide any valuables inside, all that you need is a little extra awareness of your surroundings. The city's freeways can be quite dangerous if you are not accustomed to driving in such high volumes of rapidly moving traffic; keep this in mind when you are planning a trip. Areas to avoid after dark are the East Side, Southeast Side (especially in the Stop Six section), the Como neighborhood, and the Trails/Calmont neighborhood, as these places have high rates of gun crimes from armed robberies to shootings.
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Questions
Fort Worth: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Fort Worth?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Fort Worth are March and November. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; May is the wettest, with about 104 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Fort Worth?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW), about 7.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 32 km) and Dallas Love Field (DAL, 46 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Fort Worth?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Fort Worth
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.