Departure Point

• Meeting/Departure PointSundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers)317 Main St Fort Worth, TX 76102Meeting/Departure Point InstructionCompany Cruizer will pull in front of the Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) and pick you up.Parking Fee Not Included

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• Meeting/Departure PointSundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers)317 Main St Fort Worth, TX 76102Meeting/Departure Point InstructionCompany Cruizer will pull in front of the Sundance Square (Haltom's Fine Jewelers) and pick you up.Parking Fee Not Included

Duration2 hours and 35 minutesLanguages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Sundance Square420 Main St, Fort Worth, TexasSundance Square fuses historical Western architecture with modern design across its walkable 37-square-block downtown campus of shopping, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, professional offices, and residential living. Its plaza is rated as one of the nation’s top outdoor gathering spots and is referred to as the "living room of Fort Worth.” Visitors to Sundance Square are encouraged to explore its murals, whimsical water fountains, courtyards, one-of-a-kind local shops, great food, and live music.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Bass Performance Hall525 Commerce St, Sundance Square, Fort Worth, TexasThe Bass Performance Hall (also known as Bass Hall) is a performing arts venue, located in Fort Worth, Texas.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Fort Worth Convention Center1201 Houston St, , Fort Worth, TexasThe Fort Worth Convention Center is a convention center and indoor arena located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The complex opened on September 30, 1968, and was expanded in 1983, 2002, and 2003.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Fort Worth Water Gardens1502 Commerce St, , Fort Worth, TexasThe Fort Worth Water Gardens, built in 1974, is located on the south end of downtown Fort Worth between Houston and Commerce Streets next to the Fort Worth Convention Center. The 4.3-acre (1.7-hectare) Water Gardens were 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Thompson’s Book Store900 Houston St, Fort Worth, TexasThompson's Bookstore opened in 1972 and closed in 1993. Lore says the building was a brothel at one time, a good possibility considering its proximity to the red-light Hell's Half Acre. Thompson's Bookstore Cocktail Lounge and Speakeasy, as it's known today, opened in the spring of 2015.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Peters Brothers Hats909 Houston St, Fort Worth, TexasHats have been a part of human history for thousands of years, serving a variety of purposes from protection against the elements to symbols of status and wealth. In many cultures, hats were used to indicate a person’s profession, religion, or social standing.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: JFK Tribute916 Main St, Corner E 8th St, General Worth Square, Fort Worth, TexasOn November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy gave an impromptu speech to thousands of rain-drenched spectators on the front steps of the historic Hotel Texas, now the Hilton Fort Worth, followed by a formal presentation at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce breakfast.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone601 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102The Blackstone Hotel is the tallest hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, at 268 ft (82 m) tall. Located on the corner of Fifth and Main Streets, it is noted for its Art Deco design with terracotta ornamentation and setbacks on the top floors. The hotel was constructed in 1929 and operated for over 50 years before it sat vacant for nearly 20 years. The Blackstone Hotel guest list is full of notable people including Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard M. Nixon. The hotel was also host to a few movie stars such as Bob Hope, Clark Gable, and Elvis Presley. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places (Building #84001961) on February 2, 1984. The building was restored in the late 1990s and is still in use today as the Courtyard Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone, although it is still known as the "Blackstone Hotel" to those who live in or have ties to Fort Worth.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Tarrant County Courthouse100 W Weatherford St, , Fort Worth, TexasThe Tarrant County Courthouse is part of the Tarrant County government campus in Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District2501 Rodeo Plaza, , Fort Worth, TexasThe Fort Worth Stockyards is a historic district that is located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, north of the central business district. A 98-acre (40 ha) portion encompassing much of the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District in 1976. It holds a former livestock market which operated under various owners from 1866Duration: 1 hourStop At: Stockyards Rodeo121 E Exchange Ave, , Fort Worth, TexasWalking Tour of Fort Worth Stockyards. The arrival of railroads in 1876 made the area a very important livestock center. Fort Worth Union Stockyards opened for business on January 19, 1890, covering 206 acres. On February 7, the Fort Worth Dressed Meat and Packing Company was founded. This facility was operated without profit until purchased by G. W. Simpson of Boston. In an effort to produce revenue, they reached out to the Swift and Armour companies to establish packing houses. By 1886, four stockyards had been built near the railroads. Boston capitalist Greenleaf W. Simpson, with a half dozen Boston and Chicago associates, incorporated the Fort Worth Stock Yards Company on March 23, 1893, and purchased the Union Stock Yards and the Fort Worth Packing Company. The Stockyards experienced early success. By 1907, the Stockyards sold a million cattle per year. The stockyards were organized places where cattle, sheep, and hogs could be bought, sold, and slaughtered. Fort WorthDuration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Inclusions

• Tour Guide

Exclusions

• Parking from$10 to $25 max per day

Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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