Area Attractions
The Lodge at River Park, a premiere luxury apartment community, is located just
minutes away from I-20, I-30, the Fort Worth Cultural District and an array of
upscale shopping and dining. We are minutes away from Lockheed Martin, United
Health Science Center, Ridglea Country Club, and the Ridgmar Mall.
Shopping
With its anchor lineup that includes the Fort Worth area's only Neiman-Marcus,
recently added 13-screen theater, solid mix of specialty stores, freshly
renovated interior and exterior, and superb location, Ridgmar Mall has all the
key ingredients to serve a sizeable trade area where population and incomes are
on the rise. Ideally situated just minutes from downtown Fort Worth on
Interstate 30—the metropolitan area's primary east-west expressway—at the
intersection of State Highway 183, Ridgmar is the focal point of a retail hub
that includes a number of big-box stores.
Area residents agree, the mall was voted "Best Place to Shop" by the Fort Worth
Star Telegram's Startime readership.
It's time to make a trip to Hulen Mall for the best in shopping, entertainment
and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants
or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, Hulen Mall offers a
complete entertainment experience. Stores include Dillard's, Macy's, Limited,
Victoria's Secret, Zale's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath & Body Works.
Sundance Square is one of the most exciting and pedestrian-friendly downtown
areas in America, with 20 historic blocks where people play, work, and live. You
can browse specialty boutiques, dine in restaurants from casual to elegant,
wander through an art gallery, see a movie or live theatre performance, or take
in a show at Bass Performance Hall. Sundance Square in Fort Worth is an
award-winning model of urban redevelopment, popular with both locals and
visitors alike. Parking is free all day on weekends and on weekdays if you
arrive after 5 p.m.
Traders Village is a huge, 106-acre marketplace offering a little bit of
everything at bargain prices. More than three million people each year browse
and shop in an exciting, open-air environment. In addition to more than 1,800
dealers, Traders Village in Grand Prairie offers festival foods, children's
rides, arcade games, and an RV park. Traders Village in Grand Prairie, TX, also
hosts special events and festivals throughout the year. Open every Saturday and
Sunday, 8 a.m. to dusk.
Dining
Fashion and flair are all part of the ambiance of the restaurant. Our Mambo
Taxis will drive you crazy and our Tex-Mex favorites will soothe your hunger.
Dining and people watching are all part of the experience of Mi Cocina
We at Gloria's Restaurant understand the pleasure of dining and the importance
of a well-pleased customer. Therefore, we have chosen the finest ingredients in
order to prepare the most enjoyable and tasty dishes you can experience.
So come stop by and experience all that we have to offer in fine Salvadorian
Cuisine and don't forget Gloria's Happy Hour!
Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. We
offer daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks complimented by signature
sauces such as chipotle-wine with Portobello mushrooms or sautéed artichoke
hearts and roasted red bell peppers.
Great Keg steaks, a casual atmosphere, and friendly, knowledgeable service are
the proud trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. Visit and experience firsthand
The Keg philosophy of welcoming you not as a customer, but as a guest.
Every location offers a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere
accompanied by a fun and casual bar setting. Each is a welcoming destination on
its own, and together they create an energetic and inviting, uniquely gratifying
restaurant experience.
The vast plains of the southern most region of Brazil are called the Rio Grande
do Sul. This area is cattle country; the nutrient rich prairie is grazing
heaven. The Gauchos, or South American cowboys, would prepare a feast for their
families by slow roasting the various meats over an open pit. There would be
seasonable greens and vegetable dishes using native ingredients. Rice and beans
were an important part of this meal, as were the fruits of the region. The
roasted meats were brought around to each family, offering the best of that
gaucho's herd. They carved meats at each table in a show of skill and festive
gift giving. Here at Texas de Brazil we continue this tradition by offering a
buffet of the bounty of each season along with the rotisserie-roasted meats and
sides.
Saltgrass Steak Houses proudly serve Certified Angus Beef® steaks — the finest
in the world. Even USDA Choice beef can't match its mouthwatering taste and
tenderness. That's because only 8% of all U.S. beef is good enough to earn the
Certified Angus Beef® name, while over 54% qualifies for the USDA Choice grade.
The fact is only the Certified Angus Beef® brand has the unique combination of
exceptional leanness & fine marbling that makes it truly a cut above the rest.
It's a difference you'll taste with each and every juicy bite of our Certified
Angus Beef® steaks.
Founded and led by industry veterans Ken Reimer and Tom Dahl (a.k.a. the Baker
Bros), Baker Bros is an upscale, fast-casual deli chain that serves
award-winning salads, in credible oven-baked sandwiches served on specialty ciabatta breads, huge stuffed baked potatoes and gourmet pizzas. At Baker Bros,
we have a passion for food, a passion for service and an unwavering commitment
to serving our guests the highest quality products in our segment.
Step into a Baker St. Pub & Grill and be transported to the fictional London
home of Sherlock Holmes. Amidst the dark wood paneling, antiques, and Victorian
odds and ends, you'll find a full-service kitchen cooking up signature British
favorites such as Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, and Shepherd's pie.
Baker St. is an authentic British pub complete with a large selection of draught
beers and ales.
Fresh Ingredients, Authentic Border Style. Ahhhh, drink in the aroma of smoky
grilled fajitas, sizzling shrimp brochettes or unique grilled quail cooked in
authentic border-style. Savor the full flavor of roasted vegetables and spicy
salsa made with freshly picked ingredients. Enjoy a custom margarita, created
from any of 15 different tequilas, and served in lively, festive surroundings.
Just the way Uncle Julio likes it.
Theaters
Built entirely with private funds, Bass Performance Hall is permanent home to
the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater
(http://www.texasballettheater.org), Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn
International Piano Competition and Cliburn Concerts. It also hosts special
productions of Casa Mañana Musicals, and presents Performing Arts Fort Worth's
"Hall Series", a popular array of eclectic entertainment.
The 2,056-seat multipurpose Hall, designed by David M.Schwarz/Architectural
Services, Inc. with acoustics by Jaffee, Holden, Acoustics, Inc., is
characteristic of the classic European opera house form. An 80-foot diameter
Great Dome, artfully painted by Scott and Stuart Gentling, tops the Founders
Concert Theater. Two 48-foot tall angels sculpted by Marton Varo from Texas
limestone grace the Grand Facade. Since the Hall opened in May 1998, the angels
have become preeminent cultural icons of the entire Dallas / Fort Worth
metropolitan area. The Hall itself is renowned for its superb acoustics,
exceptional sight lines and ambience on level with the great halls of the world.
Dedicated to lifelong learning and anchored by our rich collections, the Fort
Worth Museum of Science and History engages our diverse community through
creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the stories of
Texas and the Southwest.
Movie Tavern combines the enjoyment of movies with
an in-theatre dining experience.
A menu of Classic American favorites is served to Movie Tavern guests while they
enjoy first-run films in state-of-the-art auditoriums.
In addition to first-rate cinema viewing, Movie Tavern also offers a variety of
special event opportunities and services.
Movie Tavern takes pride in providing special services for individual and
community alike. Our spacious auditoriums offer opportunities for private
screenings, business meetings, parties, sports event viewing, and much more!
Since its creation in 1958, Casa Mañana has grown into the largest
performing arts organization in Tarrant County. In more than 50 years, five
visionary men have led this organization, Melvin O. Dacus, Clarence "Bud"
Franks, Van Kaplan, Denton Yockey and Wally Jones. Twenty-three men and women
have led Casa's Board of Directors with hundreds of dedicated and generous
volunteers have given their time and energy to serving beneath them. As Casa
heads into its next 50 years, the commitment has never been stronger to present
the highest quality live theatre and live up to its namesake, "The House of
Tomorrow."
Jubilee continues to grow under the leadership of Ed Smith and Managing Director
Benjamin Espino. An expansion of the theatre's creative programming has included
the introduction of a Music Series, a Reading Series, and a new educational
outreach program. Financially, over the past two years, Jubilee's contributed
income has grown 105%, alongside an 8% growth in ticket revenue. And increased
technical capabilities, including online tickets sales, new lighting
technologies, and sound equipment, have all been added within the past year.
With a strong financial base, growing audiences, a dedicated Board of Trustees
and Staff, and a tradition of artistic integrity, Jubilee has maintained its
status as a gem in the Fort Worth cultural and arts scene. We hope you will
learn more about Jubilee first-hand by visiting the theatre and joining in our
celebration of A PROUD HISTORY AND A PROMISING FUTURE.
A Keith & Margo's mystery is an ultra interactive experience
designed especially for C.S.I and Law and Order fans... with
a twisted sense of humor.
You are literally in the middle of a live-action adventure,
conducting your own investigation into a 21st Century
Homicide Case. You are discovering and analyzing hidden
evidence, You are interrogating realistic, incognito actors
-- all the while being treated as a suspect yourself by the
other guests... and by yours truly -- not some guy wearing a
deer-stalker cap and smoking a pipe... but a modern-day cop
working the case.
Venues
Hyena's original Comedy Nightclub was established Dec. 9, 1993 in
downtown Fort Worth. Our second location in Arlington, Texas was opened
1997 and our newest location in Dallas at Mockingbird Station will open
in February 2009. Hyena's features the nation's FUNNIEST touring
comedians along with the biggest stars in comedy. Recent bookings
include Ron White, Tommy Chong, Pauly Shore, Lewis Black, Shawn Wayans
and many, many more.
Improv comedy looks easy when it's done by Code Red Improv. We're a
group of hilarious actors that can be a hit at your next special
occasion. It's our promise that our show is delightful. That's right.
Delightful.
Ready for laughs? Four Day Weekend presents improvisational comedy at
its finest. Acclaimed by both audiences and critics, the troupe performs
in downtown Fort Worth's Sundance Square.
With 127,000 square feet of space, which is nearly 3 acres inside and 20
acres of parking, for entertainment and events, Billy Bob's has 32 Max
individual bar stations, country music's biggest stars, Live Pro Bull
Riding and a Texas size dance floor for everyone to enjoy.
For more than 75 years, the Fort Worth
Symphony has offered musical performances of exceptionally high quality.
Under Music Director Miguel Harth-Bedoya, the Fort Worth Symphony
Orchestra has ushered in a new musical era. Two concert series are
offered at the Bass Performance Hall: the Symphonic Series and the Pops
Series, which features a variety of nationally renowned musical artists.
In the summer, the Fort Worth Symphony presents "Concerts in the
Garden," a music festival held "under the stars" at the Fort Worth
Botanic Garden, featuring a broad range of musical styles and
spectacular fireworks displays. A Composer Festival is held in August
annually. Tickets for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and all other
performances are available online.
For the drovers heading longhorn cattle up the Chisholm Trail to the
railheads, Fort Worth was the last major stop for rest and supplies.
Between 1866 and 1890 more than four million head of cattle were trailed
through Fort Worth which was soon known as "Cowtown" and had its own
disreputable entertainment district several blocks south of the
Courthouse area that was known all over the West as "Hell's Half Acre".
A founding member of the Texas League in 1888, the Fort Worth Baseball
team represented the rough and tumble times of the late 1800's. The city
had earned the nickname Panther City and the team adopted the name
Panthers. The club won Texas League championships in 1895, 1905, and
1906, but it wasn't until the management team of W.K. Stripling, Paul
LaGrave, and their fiery manager Jake Atz that a truly special era of
baseball was seen in Fort Worth.
Schools
Companies & Hospitals
- Lockheed Martin,
- AMR Holdings (American Airlines / American Eagle),
- Radio Shack,
- Alcon, Pier 1 Imports,
- Galderma,
- XTO Energy,
- BNSF Railway,
- Enterhost,
- Ben E. Keith Company,
- AmeriCredit,
- United Health Science Center