If you're only staying for a weekend, or visiting for a short period of time, you'll want to make the most of the time you have in the area. Knowing what attractions you want to visit ahead of time can be a great time-saver and will help you plan your itinerary early.
Dallas - Fort Worth For The Nature Lover
- Fort Worth Japanese Gardens. The Fort Worth Japanese Gardens are the perfect place to go for an outdoor excursion. This 7.5-acre garden is the perfect place to spend a few hours relaxing to the beauty of the waterfalls, Koi pools, trees, flowers and foliage.
- Dallas Arboretum. At the Dallas Arboretum, you can take a walk through one of the most magnificent gardens in the Country. The gorgeous gardens and lawns overlook the breathtaking lake and Downtown Dallas. Stroll through the Arboretum and enjoy the scenery of the gardens and the sculptures, fountains and two historic mansions that are located there.
Dallas - Fort Worth For Everyone
- Billy Bob's Texas. Located in Fort Worth on Rodeo Plaza, Billy Bob's is an exciting and entertaining place for everyone to visit. Watch the bull riding and have fun in the arcade. Then enjoy the live entertainment and casino that is located there. While there, spend some time learning to square dance; lessons are available for free every Thursday at 7 pm.
- Beaumont Ranch. At Beaumont Ranch in Fort Worth, you can participate in a real-life cattle drive. Live a piece of American history and enjoy the ride of your life. The ranch horses are gentle and well-trained, and horsemanship and husbandry lessons are included in the event. After you have experienced life on the range, relax to a massage or facial at the Beaumont Spa, located on the Ranch.
- Dallas World Aquarium. Located on Griffin Street in Dallas, this aquarium is a great place to add to your itinerary. The aquarium is home to exotic plants and aquatic creatures. There you can enjoy walking through the water tunnel and observing penguins, stingrays and other amazing animals.
- Dallas Zoo. When visiting the Dallas area, you have to stop by the award-winning Dallas zoo ' home to the Kratt brothers of the popular kid's show Zaboomafu. Located on 95 developed acres, the Dallas Zoo is the oldest zoo in the State of Texas. You will definitely enjoy observing a variety of animals, like lemurs, tigers, gorillas, okapis, and much, much more.
- Thistle Hill. Go on a tour of Thistle Hill, a grand mansion that displays the splendor of the cattle baron mansions of the early 1900s. You can tour the fabulous mansion, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Thistle Hill is located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Fort Worth.
