Fort Worth, Texas Realtors Say Culture Is The Big Draw
by Blanche Evans
Realtors in Fort Worth, Texas say the many cultural opportunities that are available, from the Old West historical sites to the most sophisticated arts and entertainment centers, are the main attraction to visitors and residents. "The western anchor of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex," says Realtor Jon Herd, "Fort Worth is a large, growing, and vibrant city. Fort Worth prides itself in maintaining its Old West culture. There is plenty to do in Fort Worth with a great zoo, arts and entertainment, and other activities. Nicknamed 'Cowtown,' Fort Worth is a fun place to live. There is a wide range of neighborhoods that go from low income to high priced exclusive homes. There is something for everyone in Fort Worth." Says Realtor Susan Pace, "Fort Worth is a beautiful city with an emphasis on culture and sophistication. Fort Worth is a fabulous city in which to live. Every possible option imaginable is available to the lucky buyers who choose Fort Worth. Also sellers have a strong market in which to market their properties due to the popularity of the area. Fort Worth is the home of TCU and other great educational institutions and is highly regarding as a business destination for the quality of life offered. Downtown Fort Worth is noted for it wonderful restaurants, shopping, and theatres, and the entire area features other great shops and eateries through out the metroplex." "Fort Worth is the cultural and commercial hub of Tarrant County," says Realtor Gladys Vance. "Given the name of "The City Where The West Begins" by the famed Will Rogers, it embraces it's cowboy heritage while moving forward into the 21st Century with a revitalized downtown and cultural attractions. Vance describes, "Downtown's famous Sundance Square offers a unique combination of historic buildings, restaurants, theaters and sidewalk cafes. With a population of about 500,000 friendly people, it ranks among the top cities in the nation to live and work according to Fortune and Money magazines. Thriving Industries such as Lockheed Martin Aircraft, Bell Helicopter, American Airlines and Radio Shack is an indication of the caliber of Corporations that help Ft. Worth grow. Cultural attractions include The Kimbell Art Museum, The Ft. Worth Museum of Modern Art, The Bass Performance Hall, The Ft. Worth Symphony, The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Ft. Worth/Dallas Ballet just to name a few. She adds, "The FT. Worth Stockyards National Historic District on the North side of the city offers a variety of attractions such as Billy Bobs Texas, billed as the largest Honky Tonk in the world, The White Elephant Saloon and more than 70 shops, restaurants, galleries and saloons. In January of each year, the world famous Stock Show and Rodeo is presented at the Will Rogers memorial Center. Ft. Worth is also home of the Texas Boys Choir and the Texas Girls Choir, both of which perform all over the world. Professional sports is a big part of the Ft. Worth venue and include The Texas Rangers Baseball Team, The Dallas Mavericks Basketball Team, Dallas Stars Hockey and the Dallas Burn Soccer Team. Homes in the Ft. Worth area range from $80,000 to $3,000,000." |
