Forth Worth, Texas Vacation Destination
Regardless if you have only a long weekend or a full week to get away, Fort Worth has a lot to offer for a family vacation get-a-way.
I grew up in Fort Worth and we took advantage of many of the attractions I’ve listed below on a regular basis year round. I’m thankful, my dad and mom loved to go and see things and have a good time! Many of my family memories were created from those 3 and 4 day ‘mini-vacations’ we experienced even when we NEVER left town.
If not within driving distance for a day trip and you need hotel accomodations, check out the Courtyard by Marriot located on the Trinity River and only minutes away from all (but Fossil Rim) noted below.
1. You won’t want to miss the Forth Worth Zoo — it is absoutely an AMAZING zoo and has been since my first memory in the 1960’s … and it’s been around since 1909 and OPEN DAILY 365 days a year! Allow no less than 1/2 a day to see it all and plan to eat lunch while at the zoo, as well.
2. Log Cabin Village – always a good time, has always been open Tuesday – Saturday but check to be sure before making your plans … and location is almost directly across from the zoo.
3. Never been to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens and not been in awe of the beauty — even as a kid when I didn’t ‘know’ to stop and ’smell’ the roses.
4. After the Botanical Gardens, drive on over to the Japenese Water Gardens — a world of mystery and enchantment. Visit the link noted to see some photos.
5. Located in Downtown, check out the Fort Worth Water Gardens. Many Sunday evenings we went Downtown to just walk around and take in the spectacular oasis.
6. There is always a good time to be had at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. As a young child, my parents took me to the museum a couple of times a year, then somewhere along in Junior High, they would drop me and a couple of friends off to explore for the afternoon. Later in High School, I enrolled in a weekly photography class at the museum … and although I never pursued a career in photography, that class created a love for the art of photography that I still have today.
7. If time permits — and you will need a full day, take a trip on over to Glen Rose, TX (just under an hour away) and take a drive through Fossil Rim . It’s a 1700 acre Wildlife Center where you will see animals living in their natural environment. The open spaces let you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffs and many other wildlife .. all while in your own vehicle through a 9 1/2 mile tour.
Fossil Rim From Ft. Worth and the mid cities area:
1. From I-20 and I-35
2. Go south on I-35W 19 miles to Alvarado
3. At exit 26A, take Ramp (Right) onto I-35W service road
4. Bear Right (West) onto US-67 for 40.5 miles
a) Continue on US-67 through Glen Rose ~3.8 miles
5. Turn LEFT (South) onto County Road 2008 1.3 miles
Arrive:
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
2299 County Road 2008,
Glen Rose, TX 76043
254-897-2960
Click here to get printable map
For MORE to SEE and DO in Fort Worth, Texas visit the official website – FortWorth.com
