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Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in Texas, and it is almost like twin cities with Dallas. That is why the Dallas-Fort Worth area is often referred to as one metropolitan area. Fort Worth was founded in 1849 as a military outpost on a bluff by the Trinity River. It happened in the aftermath of the American Mexican War, where seven forts were built 1848-1849 along the American western border to protect settlers in this part of the country.
The fort at Fort Worth was abandoned in 1853, but Fort Worth established itself as a thriving trading post for the large cattle trade that was in the region. The town became important for cattle drivers and later also for large cattle farms. At that time, Fort Worth was nicknamed Cowtown. The American Civil War and a harsh winter in 1873 caused a noticeable decline in Fort Worth, which, however, got back on the development track from 1876, and Cowtown was replaced by Panther City as a symbol of progress.
In 1876, the railroad came to Fort Worth with the Texas and Pacific Railway, and within a few years the city developed as a railroad hub with more railroads than the otherwise larger Dallas to the east. New slaughterhouses and industries were established because of the railroads, and the town grew rapidly. In 1880, there were more than 6,600 inhabitants in Fort Worth, and that number grew to over 100,000 by 1920, and that increase has continued ever since.
Today, there are several attractions in the city, which include, for example, the particularly charming quarter named the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, which developed from 1866. There are preserved cattle trading places in the area, which today are open as museums, shops and western themed restaurants, rodeos and more. You can also see the cowboys and longhorn cattle that were driven through the streets and visit the ‘John Wayne: An American Experience’ museum.
There are interesting things to see in downtown Fort Worth as well, where you can enjoy some nice walks around Sundance Square. You will feel a big city atmosphere with Fort Worth’s modern office buildings, and you can visit several cultural highlights such as the Bass Performance Hall, which sets the stage for concerts, ballets and operas, and the Sid Richardson Museum, which is an art museum with a focus on the American West.
You should also make it to the impressive urban space that Fort Worth Water Gardens represents in the streetscape. It is almost an active pool with a 360-degree cascading waterfall in a geometric design. The city also offers many other museums and activities such as the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Dallas is a city in Texas, which is the second largest state in the United States, and for many it is the epitome of the West with cattle farms, rodeos and large cowboy hats. At the same time, Texas is a state with lots of technology companies, modern buildings, fine museums and many sights, and you experience that right away when you come to Dallas.
Dallas gave name to the TV series with the Ewing family, and it still draws tourists to Southfork Ranch, located on the outskirts of town. Dallas was also the place where John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in 1963 as he drove in an open car through the city streets and along Elm Street at Dealey Plaza. The place is one of the sights of the city today.
Southfork Ranch is a popular attraction on the outskirts of Dallas. It is a ranch made famous by the television series Dallas, which laid the streets empty once a week from the premiere in 1978 and for many years to come. Southfork Ranch was the home of the Ewing family, and stories of the family’s relationships and Texas’ oil riches took place here.
The ranch was built as Duncan Acres in 1970 by Joe Duncan, but of course it became known as the Southfork Ranch. The production company filmed outdoor scenes at the ranch over ten years, while indoor scenes were filmed in a studio mockup of the ranch. A replica of the ranch was also built in California so that filming could be done outdoors when the weather did not permit in Texas.
Today, Southfork Ranch is open for tours and visitors who want to see or revisit one of the world’s famous TV locations. You can take a tour of the ranch, which shows both the outdoor areas and the interior of the main building. Along the way, you get stories about the filming of the TV series and about the Ewing family in relation to Southfork Ranch. The ranch is also open for events.
Austin is the capital and one of the largest cities in the state of Texas. The city’s history began in the 1830s, when settlers began to settle along the Colorado River in present-day Austin. Texas became a republic in 1836 after a war of independence against Mexico, and three years later the Texan Congress wanted to find a new location for the state capital.
The site was found and called Waterloo, before being named after the Republic’s first Secretary of State, Stephen F. Austin. Edwin Waller was assigned to lay out a city plan, and he made a right-angled street pattern with Congress Avenue and the state Capitol as the central elements.
Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the US state of Oklahoma. The city’s history began on April 22, 1889, when the settlement of Oklahoma was opened in the so-called Land Run. About 10,000 settled in the area that became Oklahoma City, and the population doubled the following decade. In 1907, Oklahoma became a state in the United States, and after a short time the state capital was moved from Guthrie to Oklahoma City, which was already the largest city at that time.
Oklahoma City became an important stop on Route 66, and meat production developed the city until oil was discovered in 1928, after which the oil industry boomed. During the 1930s, it was expanded with a new Civic Center as part of the public works through the depression years, and later modern high-rises have been erected and they revitalized several places in the city’s downtown.
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Overview of Fort Worth
Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in Texas, and it is almost like twin cities with Dallas. That is why the Dallas-Fort Worth area is often referred to as one metropolitan area. It was founded in 1849 as a military outpost on a bluff by the Trinity River. It happened in the aftermath of the American Mexican War, where seven forts were built 1848-1849 along the American western border to protect settlers in this part of the country.
The fort at the place was abandoned in 1853, but Fort Worth established itself as a thriving trading post for the large cattle trade that was in the region. The town became important for cattle drivers and later also for large cattle farms. At that time, the city was nicknamed Cowtown. The American Civil War and a harsh winter in 1873 caused a noticeable decline in the city, which, however, got back on the development track from 1876, and Cowtown was replaced by Panther City as a symbol of progress.
In 1876, the railroad came to the city with the Texas and Pacific Railway, and within a few years the city developed as a railroad hub with more railroads than the otherwise larger Dallas to the east. New slaughterhouses and industries were established because of the railroads, and the town grew rapidly. In 1880, there were more than 6,600 inhabitants in Fort Worth, and that number grew to over 100,000 by 1920, and that increase has continued ever since.
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Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
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Author: Stig Albeck
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Language: English
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