Attractions, Shopping, and Things To Do in Dallas - Fort Worth Texas

The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex combines the rustic adventure of Western cowboys with the glitz and glamour of a cosmopolitan city. With opportunities to enjoy the best of the past and the present, Dallas/Fort Worth in North Texas is a destination worth consideration! Here you can explore the mystique of the cowboy, visit several exciting attractions and enjoy shopping of all kinds.

Stockyards and Cowtown Coliseum

• Begin your vacation with a trip to the past as you explore the Stockyards area of Fort Worth. Be sure to go to the Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum, where you'll see thrills and spills in bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, tiedown and breakaway roping and barrel racing.
•  This Coliseum, built in 1908, is a historic cornerstone site in Fort Worth, now outfitted with air conditioning and a heating system, as well as light and sound effects to enhance the modern rodeo.
• Kids will especially enjoy a chance to scramble on the rodeo floor in calf & mutton busting.
• Also featured at the Stockyards are the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, Cattle Raiser's Museum, Stockyards Station and even the Stockyards Wedding Chapel!

After a dusty day of boots and spurs, modern-day cowboys and cowgirls will find a welcome rest at the Comfort Inn East, just minutes from the Stockyards.

Must-See Attractions in Dallas and Fort Worth

After the Stockyards area, it'll be hard to beat all the excitement of the rodeo and cowboy lore. But lucky for you, the Dallas/Fort Worth area is chock full of exciting attractions to keep your enthusiasm high and your adventure-meter fully charged.

• In Fort Worth, be sure to visit the Museum of Science and History, which features a planetarium, IMAX theatre and stimulating exhibits.
• The ExploraZone teaches science and math topics, and at DinoDig, you can try out your skills as a paleontologist as you dig for dinosaur bones.
• Also at Fort Worth are the Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Art Museum, and Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
• In Dallas, Fair Park with its 9 museums, 6 performance facilities and Dallas Aquarium provides lots to see and do.
• At the Dallas Aquarium, you'll see the "Amazon Flooded Forest" and the "World of Aquatic Diversity" among other things. See an invisible glass catfish, a walking batfish and a 135-pound snapping turtle!

Shopping in Downtown Dallas and Downtown Fort Worth

After your adventures of times past and the modern age, don't forget to pick up a souvenir or two.

• In downtown Fort Worth, Sundance Square features 14 blocks of shops, restaurants and bars decorated with longhorn carvings and Chisolm Trail murals.
• In Downtown Dallas, the Farmer's Market offers a unique setting where farmers sell fresh, local produce, flowers and specialty items directly to consumers. This is the place to pick up handmade pottery, jewelry and furniture in the International Market section.

With all there is to see and do, you can't go wrong with a visit to North Texas. Whether you're a country kid at heart or a big city lover, Dallas/Fort Worth has the perfect list of things to do. Ya'll come back, hear?