Take advantage of one of the top 3 arts festivals in the U.S., the Main Street Fort Worth Art Festival. This annual April extravaganza showcases a juried art fair, live concerts, street performers, theater showcases, food tents, and more, all free of charge. You will want to experience the incredible art, fantastic music, and delicious food downtown Fort Worth offers during this festival. With over 200 juried artists from the local, regional, and national areas, this event turns downtown into Texas' most significant and revered arts festival.
Unplugging and unwinding can be a great way to recharge and refresh your mind. Check out the Fort Worth Botanic Garden if you're looking for a beautiful place to stroll. This stunning 120-acre campus is home to over 2,500 species of plants, including impressive rose, perennial, and Japanese gardens. Whether you're a plant enthusiast or enjoy being surrounded by natural beauty, there's something for everyone. From a tropical conservatory to a forest boardwalk and a water conservation garden, each of the twenty-three specialty gardens offers a unique experience. View the Japanese Garden, which features koi-filled pools, landscaped hillsides, crafted stonework, and dramatic waterfalls. And, of course, no visit to the Garden would be complete without a stop at the iconic and historic Rose Garden, where you can take in the sights and scents of colorful rose beds cascading down a terraced ramp.
Let your imagination roam and explore the art attractions with a diverse collection that tells the story of American history through various styles and subjects at The Amon Carter Museum. With over 700 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and books, this museum captures a moment in time that leaves the viewer free to fill in the story. In addition to the impressive collection of photographs by 400 photographers, the museum also features significant works in other media by artists like Georgia O'Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, and Alexander Calder. Whether you love photography or other art forms, the Amon Carter Museum is sure to impress.