We had a fun afternoon at the Stockyards. So many shops and restaurants! You can purchase…read morebeer/wine, etc. and wander the streets. The stores are very touristy... but cool to look around in. The best part, of course, is the cattle drive. They do it twice a day at 11:30am and 4:00pm. Beautiful longhorns! You can also view them in the pens after the drive. Tip: We parked about 2 blocks away on a (shaded!) side street for free. We avoided the crowded pay parking lot.

If you're visiting Fort Worth and want a true "well, this is definitely Texas" experience then…read moredefinitely check out The Stockyards!!! This feels kind of like a bucket list location honestly. My friends and I spent time walking around the Stockyards area, popping into shops, window shopping at some very luxurious western wear stores, and soaking in the atmosphere. Between the cowboy boots, giant belt buckles, hats, leather goods, and rustic architecture, the entire area felt like a mix of Texas history and tourist attraction. The highlight for me, of course, was watching the famous cattle drive featuring ENORMOUS Texas longhorn cattle walking right down the middle of the street!!! It was something I had never experienced before and I found it fascinating! Yes, I do wish it lasted a little longer, but as an introduction to Texan culture and Stockyards history, it was fantastic and memorable. Standing there and watching these massive animals casually stroll through town while crowds gather to cheer and take photos - wow, just wow! Speaking of photos... yes, I sat on one of the longhorns for a picture because... when in Texas!?

I love the concept of local artists displaying their artwork in the community. The parking is…read moreeither street or in a nearby parking lot. Inspiration Alley is free and adjacent to local businesses. They keep this place clean with a couple of options for seating, including chairs shaped as a mask. I came on a sunny day and enjoyed the quiet and colorful atmosphere. There was another person there that I went, who was taking photos. They include a brief description of the artwork and the name of the artist which I enjoyed reading. I could imagine spending a couple of hours by yourself or with friends/family.

If you are in the area this is definitely a cute place to check out. The murals are beautiful and…read moreits quiet tucked away between buildings. However, if its out of your way its not a must see.

This art fest is huge. Great variety of vendors, food, and art. Parking is kind of a challenge and…read morethe $22 for parking is a bit steep.

Haven't been in a number of years, and decided to check out this year's arts fest. Once finished…read moreexercising at the downtown YMCA, I simply walked over to Main Street. Don't think I spent a full hour looking at all the vendors, but I checked out each one and thoroughly enjoyed myself. A few of the vendors I recognized from years gone by. Others were brand new to me. For some reason, the flow of the event seemed better organized from what I remember. Or maybe it was because it was the first day of the event. Who knows? There were definitely less people out wandering around. Just wait until the weekend. Ha ha! Having formerly worked in downtown on Main Street, I swung by where the old shop was formerly located. After a few minutes of reminiscing, I continued on my way. In the end, the wares offered are a want and not a need, and certainly way out of my meager budget. I still enjoy looking at everything. There were also two bands performing, but I didn't feel like sticking around. May come back before the festival ends on Sunday.

Yay seems like forever since I've seen everyone. It was so good to catch up with my yelpies. We…read morestarted off with the pimento cheese dip with tortilla chips and the ranch dip with potato chips. Both were really delicious. I, of course, had to release my wrath with the Little Red Wasp cocktail. Ohhh it definitely had a kick to it. I had to sip it slow. My friend won the gift basket that was filled with goodies. Kendall and Austin, such a fun relaxing event. It was definitely what I needed after my long week! Thanks you Little Red Wasp for having us yelpies there. The staff were very attentive!

Wow what a night. I had plenty of WRATH as I entered the Little Red Wasp. It had been a BLINKING…read moreLOVELY DAY. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by the hostess and manager. They were both very friendly and soothing. This lowered my WRATh a little. Once we signed in, we started talking to existing and now new friends and the WRAth is lowering down even more. We were finding that several friends had had as lovely of a day as I had had. The very attentive and friendly servers brought out our special drink "The Little Red Wasp" man this thing is spicy but I feel the WRath is getting even lower. The homemade pimento cheese and chips oh so very good. The Wrath is even lower. After having a great meal, Egg Salad Sandwich and a Breckenridge Porter, and the wrath is gone. Thank you Little Red Wasp for helping turn a very rough day into a wonderful evening. Kendell, Adam, and Austin, thank you very much for a great time. GREAT JOB AS USUAL.

The people here are incredibly kind, which is why I'm leaving five stars. However, after visiting…read morethe Stockyards earlier in the day, Grapevine felt significantly more "sleepy." It felt like I went from Santa Fe to Santa Ana. Speaking of Santas, it's known as the Christmas Capital, but in the off-season, the only thing Christmas-like was me thinking, "Jesus Christ, these long stretches of sidewalk feel empty" Granted, it was the midday lull, and many of the shops and restaurants seemed spread out or closed as early as 5:00 PM. It's a nice, free place for a slow-paced stroll, but a bit underwhelming if you are looking for a vibrant atmosphere.

Downtown Grapevine is one of my favorite areas to visit, there are numerous local shops, a farmers…read moremarket, art gallery, museum(s), restaurants, a book store, trinity metro Tex rail station etc. Downtown grapevine has various community events throughout the year and is known as the Christmas Capital of Texas. There are statues and benches throughout the downtown area that add to the charm of historic downtown grapevine. Some of my favorite areas in the historic downtown area are talking animals (book shop), house of shine (non-profit/museum) and the farmer's market of grapevine. I look forward to my next visit.

I recently heard of this place and decided to go check it out. The neighborhood has several…read moreentrances but the main one you can go in is through the north part thru . They do have police directing traffic and blocking the other streets so only residents can enter through those. I went around 8pm on a weekday and there were about 30 cars waiting to go in. I was surprise it only took me about 5-9 minutes to get into the neighborhood. Once inside you just follow the crow and enjoy, a lot of the streets have a could de sac and you can just follow along. The neighborhood is a big circle so when you are done you will exit where you first came out of. It took me about another 10 minutes to get through the first set of house because there were a group of little kids at the end of the first street passing out candy canes. They were the reason why it was taking a while to get into the place but after that I was constantly moving along looking at house. The whole thing did not take me more than 30 minutes and after that I was on my way back home. Its free and the house that are decorated are nice but a lot of them are also dark and don't participate (which is fine). But if I had to choose between this and Interlocken in Arlington, i choose arlington. Thats just my person opinion but either way come on out and enjoy some lights by yourself or with the squad.

We visited again this year, and as always it was enjoyable. We try to go during the week to avoid…read moresuch big lines.

I have lived here for decades and have witnessed the growth of businesses, attractions and events…read moreover the years. There are ample coffeeshops, restauraunts, parks and things to do in the area. In the downtown area, I recommend checking out the Fortworth botanical gardens, kimball art museum, Amon Carter museum, Inspiration Alley, boulevard brew,the shops at clearfork, grow plant shop, Archie's garden land, race street coffee, gifted (gift shop), kayaking near panther island pavilion and hiking at eagle mountain park. I look forward to exploring more of Fortworth.

I have always loved Ft Worth. So close to Dallas yet so far away. Up until the last 15 years the…read morecultures were very different. That's all changing at an exponential rate these days. Texas is on fire and Ft Worth is out front in showing other Texas cities how it can be done. Thought I'd add a couple of new photos from yesterday's visit to cow town.

There are so many restaurants in the Sundance Square district of Fort Worth, that it's hard to…read morechoose where to eat. This tour takes you to 7 different places, each with different cuisines, so that you can get a great selection of what the area has to offer. Generous portions at each stop will leave you more than full, when you are finished. It's a walking tour, but all of the places are very close to each other. Billy Ray will entertain you between stops with funny and interesting stories of Fort Worth. We had a blast and highly recommend this tour.

From the owner: Taste Fort Worth Food Tour, a 2 1/2 hour walking tour around downtown Fort Worth, is an epicurean…read moreexperience from southern to Mediterranean cuisine with rich flavors of mosaic cultures and traditions. You'll also savor the flavors from Mexico City authentic recipes to Texas ranch land cuisine steeped in history. Taste of Fort Worth Food Tour offers diners a walking tour of five local restaurants and two treat shops at the end of the tour, in the 13th largest city in the United States. From trendy hot spots to local flavor, your taste buds will travel from southern staples to a Mediterranean experience. Join us on a casual stroll around the vibrant history-rich Sundance Square where you are treated with a delicious food experience and southern hospitality.

This sculpture is located in Terminal D of the Dallas International Airport. It is right out front…read moreof Starbucks and the line actually goes through it if it is long enough. It is part of DFW's Art Program and is the work of Dennis Oppenheim, who made the piece in 2005. It is constructed of aluminum and reminds me a lot of Superman's lair, the Fortress of Solitude. The sculpture is 30 feet high and has an arched tunnel through the center with blue LED lighting overhead. Oppenheim was inspired by the natural form of crystals while creating this piece which depicts crystals of different sizes sprouting up at different angles. Travelers have been known to leave trinkets or foodstuffs in the dark recesses of the tunnel. Don't be surprised if you see half eaten candies, water bottles, rubber bands, paper airplanes, even small stuffed animals. The sculptures fabricators, Studio Six, performs regular scheduled inspections of Crystal Mountain and regular dustings mostly done from an aerial lift using a HEPA vacuum. I really like this sculpture it is one that demands your attention. You cannot miss it. Even though the Sculpture is open to the public. Its viewers are limited to ticketed passengers since it is located beyond the security check point. If you are in terminal D you ae sure to see it. But if you are at one of the other terminals, and have time, I recommend checking this spot out. Fun fact: Oppenheim has a similar piece in Cincinnati called Crystal Garden. It is made of colorful acrylic though and located outdoors.