Fort Worth - The 817 is Worth All the Hype

At one time, Fort Worth had the nickname of "Panther City" due to a story dating back to 1875.  It was rumored that the town had become such a drowsy place, that a panther (mountain lion) had been spotted sleeping on the steps of the courthouse.  In 1876 when the economy boomed due to the Texas and Pacific Railway coming to town, the city embraced the nickname of Panther City.

Things have changed since those days back in 1876.  Fort Worth has recently been named the #1 best downtown in the country to live in by Livability.com.  Fort Worth or as I grew up calling it, "Funky Town" has the true sense of culture that many Texas towns lack.  It has a very artistic side that can be found in the Kimble Art Museum.  It has one of the top Zoos in the state and a fantastic western culture in the Stock Yards.  The people of Fort Worth are friendly and posses a true "good 'ole boy spirit.

Here is a list of just a few things that make Fort Worth great:

• Bass Performance Hall
• Stockyard
• Kimbell Art Museum
• Fort Worth Zoo
• Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
• Omni Theatre
• Amon Carter Museum of American Art
• Billy Bob's Texas
• Cowtown Coliseum
• Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
• Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
• Casa Manana
• Colonial Country Club
• Sundance Square
• And More...

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