Fort Worth is just a short drive from our Dallas home, but it has a personality all its own. It is where cowboy culture meets serious art, polished new hotels and a dining scene that has truly grown up. Cowtown is the perfect girls’ weekend or quick romantic escape, and it has never been more glamorous. Here is everything we would book for a luxurious weekend in Fort Worth right now.

Where to Stay

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection

Our favorite hotel in Fort Worth, and one of the best in the country. Bowie House blends Western heritage with modern luxury, with equestrian-inspired design, a gorgeous library, a dreamy garden pool and a fabulous spa. It was just named one of the 15 best hotels in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure for 2026, and it is ideally located in the Cultural District, steps from the museums. Read about our stay in our Bowie House hotel spotlight.

The Crescent Hotel

Just down Camp Bowie Boulevard, The Crescent is the chic, modern alternative. The big draw is its Canyon Ranch Wellness Club, which makes it ideal for a spa-focused weekend.

Hotel Drover

If you want to be in the heart of the Stockyards, Hotel Drover is the move. It is Western through and through, with a cozy lodge feel, a lively whiskey bar and a backyard that is made for long evenings.

The Nobleman Hotel

A stylish newcomer on the Near Southside, built around a historic 1911 fire station. It is a fun, design-forward base close to Magnolia Avenue’s restaurants and bars.

Where to Eat

Bricks and Horses at Bowie House

Start your weekend with dinner at the hotel. The menu is seasonal and Texan with a refined touch, and the room is warm, elegant and perfect for a long girls’ dinner.

Le Margot

This chic French spot made Texas Monthly’s list of the best new restaurants and is still one of the prettiest dining rooms in the city. Order the steak frites and a glass of Champagne.

61 Osteria

Elegant, modern Italian in a stunning setting downtown. The handmade pastas are the star, and it is a perfect date-night pick.

The Chumley House

Named one of the best new restaurants in Texas, this sophisticated spot feels like dining at a very stylish friend’s house.

The Mont

One of the buzziest new tables in Fort Worth, with an upscale, coastal-leaning menu. Do not miss the roasted cobia.

Cattlemen’s Steak House

A Stockyards legend since 1947 that just got a major glow-up. You cannot come to Fort Worth without a great steak.

Where to Grab Drinks

• Bowie House: The hotel bar is our favorite spot for a pre-dinner martini, and the garden is magical at sunset.
• Whiskey and Rye at Hotel Drover: A cozy Stockyards bar with an impressive whiskey list and plenty of Western character.
• Thompson’s Bookstore: A hidden downtown speakeasy behind a bookstore facade. Very fun after dinner at 61 Osteria.
• Duchess at The Nobleman: Order their signature ‘girl dinner for two’: Caesar salad, fries and two martinis. Enough said.

Unique Fort Worth Experiences

Get custom boots at M.L. Leddy’s

The ultimate Fort Worth souvenir. Leddy’s has been making handcrafted boots and hats for generations, and getting measured for a custom pair is a true Texas rite of passage. Even if you don’t order custom, the ready-to-wear selection in the Stockyards and Sundance Square shops is gorgeous.

Watch the Fort Worth Herd

Twice a day, real cowhands drive a herd of longhorn cattle down Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards. It is only a few minutes long, but it is a must.

Spend a morning in the Cultural District

The Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth are world-class and sit right next to Bowie House. Do the Kimbell for its architecture and the Modern for its reflecting pond.

Two-step at Billy Bob’s Texas

The world’s largest honky-tonk is a Fort Worth institution. Put on your new boots and take a dance lesson before the live music starts.

Spa day at Canyon Ranch

Book a treatment at Canyon Ranch inside The Crescent for a true reset before heading home.

Our Fort Worth Tip Sheet

• Getting there: Fly into DFW, which is about 30 minutes from the Cultural District, or make it an easy road trip from Dallas.
• When to go: Spring and fall have the most beautiful weather. January and February bring the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, which is a must at least once.
• Book ahead: Reserve dinner at the hotels and the most popular restaurants for Friday and Saturday nights.
• Getting around: The Cultural District, downtown, the Near Southside and the Stockyards are all a short drive apart, so plan to take rideshares between them.
• What to pack: Your best boots, a denim jacket, a chic dress for dinner and a statement hat for the Stockyards.

Have you been to Fort Worth? Tell us your favorite spots in the comments!