Fort Worth Travel Forum

Hi

I am considering a trip to Fort worth in November.

Could you please tell me:

(1) What the weather is generally like in November

(2) Whether any of you have stayed at Etta's Place (this is where I am looking at staying because I have read it is difficult to get to downtown from a lot of motels because of the highways) so presumeably, as this is in Sundance Square, it will be the best place to stay for the nightlife and travelling to all Fort Worth has to offer. Is Sundance Square a safe place to stay?

(3) How long to stay for. I am thinking of 4-5 nights. Is this long enough? Perhaps I could put in a day trip to Dallas, as I believe it is about an hour away on the train.

Any advice would be welcome.

Helen

I haven't stayed at Etta's Place, but I have stayed at the Worthington which is about a block away, I think. For me, the area is safe enough...if nothing else, most of the police in downtown hang out here because this is where most of the people are...

4-5 nights? I like FW, but for maybe a long weekend...what were you planning on doing and seeing?

Bill

4-5 nights would be good if you're looking to go slow and make in-depth investigations of the museums and the zoo. if u run out of stuff to do, dallas is next door...arlington, grapevine, and granbury also have sites worth seeing. it got really cold for a week or two this past november...but that's not the norm...winters are usually mild. pack for cold and warm weather.

I have worked downtown Fort Worth for 8 years and live just a few miles away. The weather in November is normally very pleasant, probably one of the best times of the year to visit. In addition to Etta's Place I would recommend The Ashton which is a small upscale hotel and the Worthington Renaissance which is a large hotel. Both are just 3-5 blocks from Sundance Square and the whole area is quite safe. Depending on your interests, there is plenty to do in and around Fort Worth to fill 4 days. Be sure to visit the stockyards area by day and by night, since it is two different scenes. They have quite interesting tours during the day, there are shops, restaurants, etc. At night Billy Bob's is a country/western dance place and has well known performers. The museum district has several very good art museums (the Kimball, Amon Carter, Modern). You can ride a train from downtown Fort Worth to Dallas which has lots to see in the West End, Deep Ellum, their museum district, McKinney Avenue, etc. Hope you enjoy your trip. Carol

hi..
i was there in april 4-7...

look at my page...
have nice travel..
:))


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Thank you, I have had a look. Looks like you were having a good time at Billy-Bob's, even if it is an over-priced tourist trap!

Helen

:)
yes i was...
but next time i want to visit chicago... there seems great from airport... that pictures of buildings look like a graphic design..
and i have a plan for visit NY and philedelphia one more..
specially i like philedelphia downtown... first capital city of u.s..
and what about you?
for ex; travel plan, your work, life etc...

greetings
m.cem,,,