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Photo: Photo: Andreas Praefcke, GFDL via Wikimedia Commons
A man-made watery setting to get away from the hustle and bustle downtown. For some awesome architecture, check out the 1933 Beaux Arts Style designed post office building at 251 Lancaster and Texas & Pacific Railway Station at 221 Lancaster (across the street from the south edge of the water gardens).
The Fort Worth Water Gardens is an urban park located on the south end of downtown Fort Worth. It covers 4.3-acres between Houston and Commerce Streets next to the Fort Worth Convention Center. The Water Gardens were built in 1974, designed by noted New York architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee, and were dedicated to the City of Fort Worth by the Amon G. Carter Foundation.
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Located on land donated by cattle baron Samuel Burk Burnett, features sculptures, pools, and granite walkways. Vast green parks and surrounding network of major lakes offer abundant opportunities for water sports and outdoor recreation.
A state-of-the-art venue presenting concerts, musicals, and theatrical performances throughout the year.
20 blocks of shops, bars & restaurants, brick-paved sidewalks and historic buildings. Well lit and popular with tourists and locals, Sundance Square is frequently the center for outdoor events such as concerts and art festivals.
Downtown Fort Worth
Sundance Square is a city park in downtown that plays host to multiple events year round. Night and weekend parking is free and additional security patrols not only keep the area safe, but also can help you find your next destination.
Art museum with an emphasis on Western art (e.g. works by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell).
Also called South Main and Magnolia, this is the area where artists and more liberal mindsets are welcome. The area hosts multiple of the cities micro breweries, bars and restaurants. The area is undergoing a renaissance with new building and merchants, but the growth is keeping with the vibe of the current culture.