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Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 661,000, it is Texas's 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas.

Understand

Fort Worth grew from a military camp established at the close of the Mexican War by Gen. Winfield Scott, and named for Gen. William Jenkins Worth who fought in the war. Forty-two men of Company F, 2nd Dragoons, established the camp on June 6, 1849. The Fort Worth to Yuma, Arizona stage line was established in 1850. The city became the seat of Tarrant County 1860, and after the Civil War, it became a major shipping and supply depot for cattlemen.

Climate

Fort Worth is located in the American South, and has a subtropical climate with mild winters, hot summers, and a wet spring and fall in between. In winter and summer it can also be a very dry place, as it receives warmer, drier weather from the Mojave Desert in the west and the Great Plains in the north.

Winters are generally mild, with average highs in the mid to upper 50s (10-15 °C) and average lows around the freezing mark (0-5 °C). It is not uncommon for Winter days with highs in the upper 60s (~20°C) with the following days high temperature 20-30 degrees cooler. It may snow in Fort Worth a couple times a year, and occasionally winter temperatures will not get above freezing (32°F, 0 °C), but for the most part winter is just relatively dry and cool. There is, however, the danger of freezing rain and ice storms.

Spring and fall bring very pleasant temperatures, but spring is also known for its storms. Fort Worth is at the Southern tip of Tornado Alley, and springtime weather can be quite volatile and severe storms often occur. Summers are hot and dry - but often humid - with temperatures frequently surpassing 100 °F (38 °C).

Average precipitation in Fort Worth is 33 inches (830 mm) per year.

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Neighborhoods

  • 1 TCU (Texas Christian University), 2900 S University Dr,= 76109. The TCU area is dominated by the campus. Some unique restaurants and boutiques are mixed with standard college fare, but the campus is beautiful and shows up in force (and in Purple) for gamedays (updated Feb 2018)
  • 2 Sundance Square (Downtown Fort Worth), 400 Main St,= 76102. Sundance Square is a city park in downtown that plays host to multiple events year round. Night and weekend parking is free and additional security patrols not only keep the area safe, but also can help you find your next destination. (updated Feb 2018)
  • 3 Stockyards. A national historic district, the Stockyards is the iconic background for which Fort Worth is known. The backdrop is all things western from cattle drives and BBQ to country music and belt buckles. No trip to Fort Worth is complete without a quick stop here. (updated Feb 2018)
  • 4 The Cultural District. Home to world class museum, the stock show & rodeo as well as numerous restaurants and merchants, this area hosts many of Fort Worth's main attractions. Located across the Trinity River, 2 miles west of downtown, this area could be though of as uptown. The area is also known as West 7th. (updated Feb 2018)
  • 5 Near Southside. Also called South Main and Magnolia, this is the area where artists and more liberal mindsets are welcome. The area hosts multiple of the cities micro breweries, bars and restaurants. The area is undergoing a renaissance with new building and merchants, but the growth is keeping with the vibe of the current culture. (updated Feb 2018)
  • 6 Southwest Fort Worth (Camp Bowie, Hulen, Clearfork). While not a single neighborhood, Southwest Fort Worth has a collection of different shopping areas and neighborhood restaurant clusters. (updated Feb 2018)

Get in

By plane

All the major American carriers and many international ones provide scheduled passenger service into the 1 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW IATA), located 17 mi (27 km) from downtown Fort Worth. This airport is one of three major hubs for American Airlines. American Airlines is also headquartered in Fort Worth.

By train

The 2 Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center at 1001 Jones St is the central hub for Amtrak inter-city trains and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter trains to Dallas, along with Greyhound inter-city bus service and local bus service provided by the T. TRE trains can provide a stress-free way to travel between the two cities during rush hour and also serve the more historic 3 T&P Station at 1600 Throckmorton St on the south side of downtown.

Amtrak's Texas Eagle provides daily service between Chicago, Illinois and San Antonio, Texas with stops in Fort Worth and Dallas. Also, Amtrak's Heartland Flyer provides daily service between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, and points in between. Woefully underfunded, passenger train service in the United States is a slow but scenic way to travel, if you aren't too concerned about arriving on time.

Alternatively, arrive from DFW Airport on TEXRail, another commuter train that provides direct rail service from the airport to downtown Fort Worth.

By car

Fort Worth may be easily reached via I-20 or I-30 from the east or west, or by I-35W from the north or south. I-35 splits into two branches north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, the west branch going to Fort Worth and the east branch (I-35E) to Dallas. The branches rejoin to the south.

Car rental companies include:

By bus

Get around

Mass transit

Buses and trains link many areas of town over mid-range distances. Trinity Rail Express has commuter train service between downtown Fort Worth, DFW Airport and downtown Dallas. Service is Monday through Saturday. No scheduled services on Sundays and most major holidays.

Molly the Trolley bus service provides local public transportation in areas like downtown Fort Worth, the Historic Stockyards, and to Sundance Square during lunchtime. Hours of operation vary by route.

By bike

  • Fort Worth B-cycle. Bike sharing program with stations throughout downtown. $8/24 hours; $15/3 days; $20/week. (updated Feb 2018)

See

Tarrant County Courthouse, Fort Worth

Museums

  • 7 Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, ☏ +1 817 332-8451. A collection of artwork that ranges from 3000 BC to the mid-1900s. Although the collection is small, it boasts such big names as Matisse, Goya, Mondrian and Picasso, among others. The museum building itself is a highlight of architectural modernism, designed by American architect Louis Kahn. 
  • 8 Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St, ☏ +1 817 738-9215. The museum, located in an imposing, appropriately modern building, houses a large permanent collection and hosts many important traveling exhibitions. The building is designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. 
  • 9 Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, ☏ +1 817-738-1933. Extensive collection of American art and photography featuring many works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russel. 
  • 10 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1720 Gendy St, ☏ +1 817-336-4475. Museum and association which honors women of the American West who have displayed courage or spirit and who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit. 
  • 11 National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum (formerly National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame), 3400 Mount Vernon Ave, ☏ +1 817 534-8801. Highlights the historical influence of non-White cowboys in Texas. National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum (Q17020565) on Wikidata National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum on Wikipedia 
  • 12 C.R. Smith Aviation Museum, 4601 Hwy. 360, ☏ +1 817 967-1560. All you could ever want to know about the history of American Airlines. Great for kids, as it includes hands-on, interactive exhibits. 
  • 13 Stockyards Museum, 131 E. Exchange Ave, ☏ +1 817 625-5082. Located in the 1902 Livestock Exchange Building, this museum showcases the history of Fort Worth. 
  • 14 Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1501 Montgomery St. (Exit Montgomery on 1-30 and head North), ☏ +1 817-255-9300. Family based hands on science and history museum, boasts traveling exhibits and the Omni-imax theater. 
  • Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery, 2950 West Bowie Street (Texas Christian University campus in the Sid Richardson Science Building at the corner of West Bowie Street and Cockrell Avenue.), ☏ +1 817-257-6277, fax: +1 817-257-7789. M-F 1-4PM; Sa 10AM-4PM. Small museum with astonishing collection of pieces of the sky, well-documented. Touch a piece of Mars! free. 

Attractions

  • 15 Sundance Square. 20 blocks of shops, bars & restaurants, brick-paved sidewalks and historic buildings. Well lit and popular with tourists and locals, Sundance Square is frequently the center for outdoor events such as concerts and art festivals. 
  • 16 Bass Performance Hall. A state-of-the-art venue presenting concerts, musicals, and theatrical performances throughout the year. 
  • 17 Fort Worth Stockyards. Just north of the downtown area is the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, where you'll find Texas style nightlife at bars like Billy Bob's. The Stockyards are also home to a weekly rodeo. Held every Friday and Saturday evening, and billed as the "World's First Indoor Rodeo," it attracts competitors from around the country. The Stockyards is also home to Riscky's Barbeque, considered by locals to be the best barbeque in the area. 
Downtown convention center
  • 18 The Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, ☏ +1 817-759-7555. M-F 10AM-5PM; Sa Su 10AM-6PM. Come see the animals and interactive exhibits. $7-10.50 (Wednesdays are half-price). 
  • 19 The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, ☏ +1 817-871-7686. The sprawling gardens includes a large flower garden, lawn, indoor tropical forest, and a beautiful Japanese garden. Admission: Free, Japanese garden $3. 

Do

The Modern Art Museum
  • 1 Burnett Park (Lamar and Texas streets). Located on land donated by cattle baron Samuel Burk Burnett, features sculptures, pools, and granite walkways. Vast green parks and surrounding network of major lakes offer abundant opportunities for water sports and outdoor recreation. 
  • Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival. Ranked 8th in the country by the Art Fair Source Book and the Harris List, and number one in Texas, Main St. hosts tens of thousands of people annually during the four-day visual arts, entertainment and cultural event. Main St. showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the streets of downtown Fort Worth-stretching nine blocks on Main Street from the Tarrant County Courthouse to the Fort Worth Convention Center. free. 
  • Sundance Square Parade of Lights. Late November. Watch colorful illuminated floats, beautiful antique cars, marching bands, equestrian units, horse-drawn carriages and a cast of delightful characters dressed in their holiday best. The unforgettable parade and an annual visit from Santa Claus and his elves will make the Sundance Square Parade of Lights a fun-filled holiday experience for the entire family! Free. 
  • 2 [dead link] TCU Horned Frogs. The sports teams representing Texas Christian University, have branded themselves as "Fort Worth's team". The Frogs are best known for their football program, a rising national power in the first part of this century. TCU now competes in the Big 12 Conference. Most of TCU's athletic venues are on campus, with the best-known being Amon G. Carter Stadium (football) and Schollmaier Arena (basketball). 
  • 3 Fort Worth Water Gardens, 1502 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, ☏ +1 817 392-7111. A man-made watery setting to get away from the hustle and bustle downtown. For some awesome architecture, check out the 1933 Beaux Arts Style designed post office building at 251 Lancaster and Texas & Pacific Railway Station at 221 Lancaster (across the street from the south edge of the water gardens). Fort Worth Water Gardens (Q2035884) on Wikidata Fort Worth Water Gardens on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2018)

Learn

Eat

Fort Worth is similar to many Texas cities in that there are two main food groups, BBQ and Tex-Mex. While tastes are changing and multiple options are available, these will still be your best two bets in the city. A growing food truck scene is starting to make a presence in the city, and some of the local breweries are making drinks worth recommending to friends.

Budget

  • Angelo's Bar-B-Que, 2533 White Settlement Rd, ☏ +1 817 332-0357. M-Sa 11AM-10PM. Tied with Railhead (below) for the best BBQ in the southwest. A Fort Worth classic. This is in an old wooden barn, which adds a great atmosphere to the dining experience. The pork ribs were very tasty and the large cold beers were particularly nice. Meats melt in the mouth and beans are awesome. They actually bbq on premises which some of the other place don't. It's about a 5-min drive out of the downtown area. $10 for a full plate with one or two meats and three sides.. 
  • Railhead Smokehouse, 2900 Montgomery St, ☏ +1 817 738-9808. M-Sa 11AM-9PM. Tied with Angelo's for the best BBQ in the southwest. 
  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Two locations: 2917 W Berry and 2719 Race St. M-W 10:30AM-midnight, Th 10:30AM-1AM, F-Sa 10:30AM-3AM, Su 10:30AM-8PM. Excellent taco dive - lots of food for cheap, great fish tacos, late hours, cheap drinks, all without leaving the affluent TCU area. 
  • Kincaid's, Two locations: 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd and 4825 Overton Ridge Blvd. M-Sa 11AM-6PM. Texas' (perhaps America's) best burgers. Original Camp Bowie location is in a kitschy old grocery story. 
  • 1 The Love Shack, 110 Exchange Ave (in the Stockyards), ☏ +1 817 740-8812. Su-Tu 11AM-9PM, W-Th 11AM-10PM, F-Sa 11AM-11PM. Excellent unique hamburger created by celebrity Ft. Worth chef, Tim Love. Daily flavored milk shakes. Live music. (Possible cover charge on weekends.) Cash only. 

Mid-range

  • Nonna Tata, 1400 W. Magnolia Ave. Lunch Tu-Th 11AM-3PM; Dinner M-Th 5:30PM-9PM, F 5:30PM-10PM. Certainly one of Fort Worth's smallest restaurants, Nonna Tata is also one of its best. With only 21 seats indoors and another 30 outdoors, the restaurant fills up early and often develops long waits on weekends. Absolutely amazing authentic Italian food, with a menu that changes weekly and amiable service. BYOB, cash only, no reservations. $15-30. 
  • Central Market, 4651 West Freeway, ☏ +1 817 989-4700. 7AM-9PM Daily. DFW's best gourmet grocery also has a formidable cafe attached, with amazing, huge custom sandwiches, cheap and great pizzas and international noodle dishes made for you, a mind-boggling prepared food section and $15 meals for two bagged and ready to go. Any kind of food you could want, done extremely well, for grocery story prices, plus a generous selection of wine and beer. $5-15. 
  • Chef Point Cafe, 5901 Watauga Rd., ☏ +1 817 656-0080. M-Th 11AM-9PM, Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 11AM-8PM. Fine dining in a Conoco station. 
  • Fred's Texas Cafe, 915 Currie St, ☏ +1 817 332-0083. M-Sa 10AM-midnight, Sunday Brunch. The "Outlaw Chef" cooks genuine Southern/Texican food in one of the most unique and exciting ways you'll find in Fort Worth. Super laid-back setting, with genuine Texas food and genuine Texas music. Happy hour before 6 and whenever it's raining. $8-12. 
  • Hunter Brothers' H3 Ranch, 109 E Exchange Ave, ☏ +1 817 624-1246. For the cowboy tourist. A strong cowtown theme predominates in this Stockyards-area steakhouse. Come for the atmosphere first, the food second. $18-30. 
  • Joe T. Garcia's, 2201 N. Commerce St., ☏ +1 817 626-4356. A Fort Worth legend, dine family style in a large converted mansion or in its beautiful expansive gardens with lush vegetation and calming pools; choose from one of two menu options nightly. There is frequently a line around the block in good weather, so arrive early or be prepared to wait. Great margaritas. Cash only (ATM on site). 
  • 2 La Familia, 841 Foch St., ☏ +1 817-870-2002. Tu–Th 11AM–9PM, F 11AM–9:30PM, Sa 9AM–9:30PM, Su M closed. Mexican restaurant locally renowned for their excellent Tex-Mex and friendly owner (Al) and staff. 
  • King Tut, 1512 West Magnolia Ave., ☏ +1 817 335-3051. M-F 11AM-2PM & 5PM-9PM; Sa 5PM-9PM. Egyptian restaurant with excellent Middle Eastern cuisine. 
  • Piranah Killer Sushi, 335 W 3rd St., ☏ +1 817 438-0206. The best sushi in Fort Worth, downtown. 
  • Spiral Diner, 1314 W. Magnolia, ☏ +1 817 3-EATVEG (328834). Tu-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-5PM. The only strictly vegan restaurant in Fort Worth, Spiral Diner has an eclectic menu that will not let you down on taste. One of Fort Worth's finest restaurants regardless of dietary restriction. 
  • Uncle Julio's, 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd, ☏ +1 817 377-2777. Excellent and diverse Tex-Mex menu, friendly staff, decent happy hour before 6PM. $8-30. 

Splurge

  • Bonnell's, 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd, ☏ +1 817 738-5489. Lunch Tu-F 11AM-2:30PM, Dinner Tu-Sa 5:30PM-9:30PM. Chef Jon Bonnell's southwest-themed masterpiece. 
  • Del Frisco's Steakhouse, 812 Main St, ☏ +1 817 877-3999. M-Th 5-10PM; F-Sa 5-11PM; Su 5-9PM. One of the finest steakhouses in the world, with an excellent wine list. It is, however, extremely expensive, and you will have to wait a little while even if you have a reservation. Don't come here for anything other than steak, but if you are looking for steak, it is hard to beat. $50+. 
  • Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana, 3405 W. 7th St, ☏ +1 817 850-9996. Lunch Tu-F 11:30AM-2PM, Dinner Tu-Sa 5:30PM-10PM. Merges the finest of high-class Mexican dining with the most refined New American aesthetic for an unparalleled culinary experience. The most interesting and diverse wine cellar in the city. $60++. 
  • Reata Restaurant, 310 Houston St, ☏ +1 817 336-1009. Lunch 11:30AM-2:30PM, Dinner 5PM to 10:30PM daily. One of the most widely acclaimed restaurants in Texas, and one of the first to bring "Cowboy cuisine" to the forefront of the refined American palate. Online reservation system. 
  • Saint-Emilion, 3617 W 7th St, ☏ +1 817 737-2781. Tu-Sa 6PM-9PM. The best French country food in Fort Worth, and a cozy dining experience. $25-50. 
  • Vidalia's, 222 Main St., ☏ +1 817 210-2222. 6AM-10PM Daily. Located inside the Renaissance Worthington, this high-end establishment fuses traditional upscale Southern and Cowboy cuisine in a remarkably low-key fine dining establishment. 

Sweets

3 Gypsy Scoops, 2905 Race St, 76111. Tu W 12:30PM-8PM, Th-Sa 12:30PM-9PM, Su 12:30PM-8PM. Nice little authentic Ice Cream parlor. Makes their own flavors as well as rolls their own waffle cones. (updated Feb 2018)

4 Melt Icecream, 1201 W Magnolia Ave #115, 76104. Tiny ice cream parlor serving creative flavor combos frequently with lines out the door at multiple times in the day (updated Feb 2018)

Drink

  • J&J Blues Bar, 937 Woodward St, ☏ +1 817 870-2337. Live music and good energy. 
  • Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 111 E 4th St, ☏ +1 817 336-7468. The gameroom offers a place to play a game of pool, chess or darts. The shiny, faux-rock floor throughout is enhanced by the vast collection of vintage dinnerware adorning every wall. They have the largest selection of beer (225 varieties) around. Menu selections include Creamy Beer Cheese Soup, the Build-Your-Own Sausage and Cheese Plate, spicy sausage quesadillas and traditional bratwurst with German potato salad. 
  • 1 Chat Room Pub (The Chat), 1263 West Magnolia, ☏ +1 817 922-8319. 3PM-2AM. Good drink selection in a chilled atmosphere. 
  • The Usual, 1408 W. Magnolia Ave, ☏ +1 817 810-0114. A high-end craft cocktail bar popular with the hip Magnolia Avenue set. A somewhat mixed, gay-friendly spot with very modern decor and a nice but small patio out back. This is the place to go for expensive but very well-mixed takes on the classics, and an inspired cocktail menu. Try the Montpelier, which mixes bourbon, smoked maple syrup, Jamaican rum, and Italian vermouth. 
  • 2 Pouring Glory, 1001 Bryan Ave, 76104. 50+ taps with local, regional and a few international flavors off the beaten path. Food is good enough to be a stand alone restaurant, but be careful of the pretzilla (updated Feb 2018)

Breweries & distilleries

  • 3 Martin House Brewery, 220 S Sylvania Ave, 76111, ☏ + 817 222-0177. Weekly Tours and Tastings Every Thursday (6-8pm) & Saturday (2-5pm) (updated Feb 2018)
  • 4 Wild Acre Brewery, 1734 E El Paso St #190, 76102. Shares a location with Silver Star Vodka. Not the best area of town, but the brewery is safe and the beer is worth the stop (updated Feb 2018)
  • 5 Rahr and Sons Brewing, 701 Galveston Ave, 76104. Brewery tour & tasting Sa 1PM - 3PM, W 5PM - 7:30PM (updated Feb 2018)
  • 6 Panther Island Brewery, 501 N Main St, 76164. F 5PM – 9PM, Sa noon – 5PM, Su 2PM – 7PM (updated Feb 2018)
  • 7 HopFusion Ale Works, 200 E Broadway Ave, 76104. Tu-Th 4PM - 11PM, F noon - 11PM, Sa noon-midnight, Su noon - 11PM. Taproom and microbrewery, though you can find their cans at a few local shops and stores (updated Feb 2018)
  • 8 Firestone & Robertson Distillery (Whiskey Ranch), 4250 Mitchell Blvd, 76119. Home to the blended TX Whiskey and the Texas locally distilled and aged TX Bourbon. Set on the grounds of a golf course Byron Nelson played as a youth, more than just a stop for a drink. (updated Feb 2018)

Sleep

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Lockheed Martin Plant

Options ideal for travel to the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics plant: 200 N Grants Ln, adjacent to the Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base (JRB, formerly Carswell Air Force Base):

  • Hampton Inn, 2700 S Cherry Ln (2 miles from plant), ☏ +1 817-560-4180. Clean, good breakfast buffet. 
  • Holiday Inn Express, 2730 Cherry Ln (2 miles from plant), ☏ +1 817-560-4200. 
  • Residence Inn by Marriott, 1701 S University Dr (adjacent to Trinity Park and riverfront walking path, 7.2 miles from plant), ☏ +1 817-870-1011. 
  • Spring Hill Suites, 3250 Lovell Ave (off University Drive, approximately 6.8 miles from plant), ☏ +1 817-878-2554. 

Connect

Good cellular phone coverage by all major providers throughout the city and all major roadways. Internet hot-spots available at most Starbucks Coffee locations, DFW Airport, and FedEx Kinko's offices.

Daily newspaper:

Stay safe

As with any other large city, be vigilant in Fort Worth. The city's central arts and entertainment district is well policed, however, as so long as you make sure you lock your car and hide any valuables inside, all that you need is a little extra awareness of your surroundings. The city's freeways can be quite dangerous if you are not accustomed to driving in such high volumes of rapidly moving traffic; keep this in mind when you are planning a trip.


Areas to avoid after dark are the East Side, Southeast Side (especially in the Stop Six section), the Como neighborhood, and the Trails/Calmont neighborhood, as these places have high rates of gun crimes from armed robberies to shootings.

The Stockyards bar and club district can get rowdy on Friday and Saturday nights, but the nightlife at Sundance Square in Downtown is more laid back.

Cope

Gym workout

  • 24 Hour Fitness and LA Fitness (which now includes Ballys) have many locations throughout the area. If you have a regular membership with either of them from back home your membership is good here. Note that some memberships are only good for one location and will cost extra to access a different gym/club than the one you normally go to at home. Ask before leaving. Otherwise day passes range from $10-20. Bring a lock and towel.
  • Kadampa Meditation Center Texas, 4812 Camp Bowie Boulevard, +1 817-303-2700. Offers relaxation meditations and meditation classes to increase inner peace.

Go next

  • Mineral Wells, home to Lake Mineral Wells State Park
  • Bridgeport, 30 miles to the northwest has a nice lake for boating and fishing.
  • Weatherford, 20 miles west of downtown Fort Worth.
  • Grapevine has a nice historic main street area and numerous wineries.
  • Glen Rose 50 miles southwest has Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.
Routes through Fort Worth
Oklahoma City ← Gainesville ←  N  S  → END
St. Louis ← Dallas ←  NE  SW  → Temple → San Antonio
Midland ← Weatherford ←  W  E  → Arlington → Dallas
Midland ← Weatherford ← Merges into ←  W  E  → Arlington → Dallas
Oklahoma City ← Denton ←  N  S  → Hillsboro → Waco
Chickasha ← Decatur ←  N  S  → END
Wichita Falls ← Decatur ←  N  S  → Arlington → Beaumont
Del Rio ← Granbury ←  S  N  → Denton → Stroud


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