SFMA CONFERENCE PREVIEW FORT WORTH VISITORS GUIDE
KIMBELL ART MUSEUM The Kimbell’ s permanent collection contains holdings ranging from the third millennium B. C. to the mid-20th century, and includes major works by Fra Angelico, Velazquez, Bernini, Rembrandt, Goya, Monet, Cezanne, Picasso, Mondrian and Matisse. It is also home to Michelangelo’ s first known painting. The museum features special and traveling exhibits on display throughout the year.
NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to honoring trailblazing women of the American West. Its multimedia exhibits and historic photographs, papers, clothing, spurs and saddles tell the inspiring stories of remarkable women pioneers, ranchers, performers and rodeo stars.
Downtown Fort Worth
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SUNDANCE SQUARE Downtown Fort Worth is not only a great place to dine or see a show— it’ s also a wonderful place to shop. Fort Worth’ s Sundance Square is a multi-block downtown destination where you will find vibrant art, entertainment, dining and shopping anchored around the world-renowned Sundance Square Plaza. Stroll from shop to shop along red-brick streets and discover unique international, national and local products.
Sundance Square Photo by Darah Hubbard
FORT WORTH RESTAURANTS Fort Worth’ s food scene reflects the city’ s layered identity. You’ ll find wood-fired pizza ovens, taquerías open past midnight, white-tablecloth spots focused on local ingredients, and casual kitchens specializing in world cuisines. Barbecue and Tex-Mex are still staples, but the scope is much broader, including West African and Korean restaurants, as well as nofrills diners serving up American staples.
The legacy of cattle drives and ranch cooking still shapes the menus at many old-school spots. Think chicken-fried steak, slow-cooked beans, and big breakfasts meant to last till sundown. Newer spots around Fort Worth lean into experimentation, with many places skipping the genre labels altogether. And if you’ re curious about craft beers, the Fort Worth Ale Trail will keep you busy.
A watering hole for downtown revelers, Reata Restaurant features a twist on ranch style cuisine. Don’ t miss the jalapeno and cheese elk sausage, tenderloin tamales and blackened buffalo rib eye. Be sure to visit the Reata rooftop for views of Sundance Square. Grace offers a comfortable-yet-
Horseback riding Photo courtesy Visit Fort Worth
Reata Restaurant Photo courtesy Visit Fort Worth
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