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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.

Flying Saucer Fort Worth is the perfect destination for those seeking a fantastic location to indulge in tasty food and drinks. Situated in the vibrant Sundance Square, merely a block from Bass Hall, this establishment offers everything you require for an enjoyable night out. There's something for everyone here, with over 80 beers on tap and over 100 in the bottle. And if you're hungry, they have a menu of tasty items like made-to-order pizza, house-smoked salmon, a half-pound Angus burger, and the honey-dipped chicken served with jalapeno gravy and fresh vegetables of the day. You can enjoy your drink and food on the patio beer garden or reserve the party room inside for a private affair. And now they're serving mixed drinks and wine too.

Are you planning a trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards? A guided walking tour might be just what you need to get the whole Western experience. If you're traveling with a large group, the Western Experience might be the perfect option. This package includes several famous attractions, such as the Historical Walking Tour, The Cowtown Cattlepen Maze, and a stop at the Cattle Drive. The Wrangler Experience is a fun and educational tour for students and youth groups that turns any child into a budding historian. The driven tour option might be the way to go if you want a more comfortable tour experience. You'll have a tour guide to provide little-known facts and take you to various locations, all from the comfort of a vehicle.