Posted in Dallas - Fort Worth
September 24, 2017
You’ll Love This One Awesome Activity In Fort Worth And It Won’t Cost You A Cent
Even if you live locally, if you haven’t strolled the Heritage Trails in downtown Fort Worth, you are missing out on some fact-finding fun. Oh yeah, and it’s free! Not only will you get to spend some enjoyable time in this vibrant city, but you’ll get some fresh air and exercise, learn some truly interesting history, and perhaps scout out some new food, entertainment and shopping hot spots to return to later.
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Heritage Trails maps are available at Downtown Fort Worth Inc., the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, Intermodal Transportation Center, or the Renaissance Worthington Hotel. Many merchants also keep copies by their registers and there are displays available throughout the city.
You can also download the Heritage Trails map ahead of time here.
You can also download the Heritage Trails map ahead of time here.
This was the first marker erected, which was unveiled in November 2006.
Artist Evaline Sellors created these longhorn cast stone plaques in 1936 to decorate a shelter house on Fort Worth's North Side. It was chosen as the signature icon for the trails.
There are currently 22 markers, with more being added in the future.
Historic buildings co-exist with tall high rises, making Fort Worth's cityscape unique.
The entrance to the free Water Gardens is just past the marker for Hell's Half Acre.
No visit to Fort Worth is complete without gazing upon the angels at Bass Performance Hall.
While there, be sure to walk through some the alleyways and explore beyond just the markers.
It is a pinkish Texas granite, built in the Renaissance Revival style, and resembles the Texas State Capitol.
Worth Square is dedicated to the legacy of President Kennedy.
The hotel where Kennedy spent his last night is now a Hilton Hotel. Be sure to walk in the lobby and admire how restorations have been able to maintain a balance between the old and new.
Nothing says you've been to Fort Worth than a photo taken in front of this downtown mural.
Plans are in the works to turn this historic fire station into a public historic building.
"Man with a Briefcase" statue by Jonathan Borofsky is at Burnett park. Burk Burnett was a city founding father, who made his first cattle drive in 1866. He called Fort Worth his home and built a bank, now at the site of the park.
Majestic architecture and decadent interiors are still apparent in many historic buildings. This interior is from the Texas & Pacific station.
This 1890s building is one of a few majestic churches with incredible architecture.
Numerous festivals occur in downtown Fort Worth throughout the year. The city is inviting for all ages to enjoy.
If a two-wheel ride is your preferred mode of travel, you can always pedal to the markers. Rentals are available downtown and may even leave you with enough time to bike the nearby Trinity River Trails!
Each marker provides a different glimpse of Fort Worth’s history. If you have taken the Heritage Trail walking tour, which fact about the city did you find most interesting?