A half-day in downtown Fort Worth
Western art, a walk around Sundance Square and the Water Gardens. All of it is within a few blocks, and most of it is free.
- About 4 hours
- The museum and the Water Gardens are free. Budget for lunch and parking. An evening show at Bass Hall costs extra.
- Works for all ages. Keep a close eye on small children around the deep pools at the Water Gardens.
The plan
Remington and Russell at the Sid Richardson Museum
A small museum of paintings of the American West, free to enter, on Main Street at Sundance Square. Allow about 45 minutes.
Sid Richardson Museum website → (opens in a new tab)Lunch around Sundance Square
The plaza and the surrounding blocks have restaurants for every budget. Check the Sundance Square site for weekend events on the plaza.
Sundance Square website → (opens in a new tab)Walk to the Fort Worth Water Gardens
About a 15-minute walk south along Main or Commerce Street. The terraced concrete pools and cascades are a free city park at the south end of downtown.
Fort Worth Water Gardens
A show at Bass Performance Hall
If you want to stay into the evening, see what is on at Bass Hall on Commerce Street, back toward Sundance Square.
Bass Performance Hall website → (opens in a new tab)
Before you go
Garage and street parking downtown is paid.
Hours, prices and closures change. Check each venue’s website on the day.