1. Check Out Some American Art
Featuring a huge collection of sculptures, paintings, photographs, and more, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art specializes in bringing lesser known American artists to the public eye, while still featuring works from the greats. Best thing about it, it’s free!
2. Craft Beer Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive
If you love beer but hate paying bar prices for a frothy mug, Rahr & Sons Brewing Company is a great place to go for your fix. With tons of delicious brews and tours on Wednesdays from 5-7:30 pm and Saturdays from 1-3 in the afternoon, one stop here will make it an instant favorite.
The tour costs $10, but it includes a free pint glass that can be filled 3 times while you’re there at no charge. Not a bad way to drink some delicious beer.
3. People Watching Has Never Been This Entertaining
One of the liveliest urban settings around, Sundance Square spans several blocks and is home to plenty of restaurants, music, theatres, fountains, shops and more.
However, if you’re looking to save a little cash, it’s one place where you can have a great time simply wandering around spending little to no money.
4. Hope You’ve Got Your Dancing Shoes Ready
If the weekend is here and you’re in the mood to party, Filthy McNasty’s Saloon is a great place to do it on a budget. A bar that regularly hosts live shows and tons of dancing, weekend deals commonly include free cover and select drinks for only $2.50.
5. Stop And Smell Some Roses
If you love being outside, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is a great place to spend an afternoon. With beautifully manicured displays that seem to stretch for an eternity, you can tour a lot of it for free, paying a few extra bucks to see special areas like the conservatory and a Japanese garden.
6. See A Real Cattle Drive
Twice a day around 11:30 and again at 4, the Fort Worth Herd of longhorns is led by ranchers through the Stockyards on Exchange Avenue. Seeing this is as easy as grabbing a good spot on the sidewalk.
Plus, the Stockyards are great place to take an afternoon stroll while you’re waiting, with plenty of liveliness that floods into the streets.
7. Scour Local Sites For Deals
One of the easiest ways to find cheap, awesome things to do around Fort Worth is by checking sites like Groupon. This site (and many others like it) offers huge discounts on local activities like go-karting, trampoline parks, gun shows, bowling, skydiving, and even jet skiing.
Plus, the deals tend to change pretty frequently so there’s always something new to check out. Life on a budget does not need to be boring.
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8. Catch A Cheap Flick
A trip to the movie theater always makes for a fun night. Unfortunately it usually comes with an expensive price tag, especially if you’re taking the whole family. That’s not the case at Cinemark Movies 8 in North Richland Hills.
Known around town for being a discount movie theater, they’re usually running a deal for $1 on Tuesdays with regular tickets sitting around $3 to see movies that you probably won’t be able to rent yet.
9. Jam To Some Tunes
If you’re looking for a free show to get you feeling like a real Texan, the Cowtown Opry if definitely worth checking out. This nonprofit organization has a mission statement of keeping real country music alive in Texas.
They host free weekly concerts outside of the Livestock Exchange Building. A trip to check this group out will deliver one of the most authentic Western experiences around.
10. Brush Up On Your History
Get an up-close look at the role that Texas played in the Civil War at Fort Worth’s Texas Civil War Museum. With tons of cool artifacts you won’t see anywhere else, it’s only $6 for adults, $3 for ages 7-12, and it’s free for children under 6.
11. Sing Your Favorite Song On Stage
Known as the best karaoke place around town, a trip to Sarah’s Place is always entertaining. In a comfortable setting with awesome people, this is a great place to head for a night out with friends without blowing your bank.
Don’t have the guts to get on stage yourself? Maybe a few of their cheap drinks will help.
12. Kick Back And Relax
Another awesome place you can go for some fresh air, the Fort Worth Water Gardens will turn a boring afternoon into a memorable experience. It’s a cool little spot downtown filled with waterfalls making this the perfect place for an afternoon of relaxation.
13. All You Can Eat Pizza? I’m In
Next time you’re looking to blow your diet, there’s no tastier place to do it for cheap than Partons Pizza. With delicious slices, loaded full of ingredients, they offer an all you can eat buffet for less than $10 and it’s significantly better than your typical go-to franchised pizza joint.
14. Touch Something From Mars
Nestled in the Richardson Science Building at TCU, the Monnig Meteorite Gallery is sure to give you an experience that’s out of this world. The exhibits here give you a deeper look into meteorites and you often get the opportunity to touch a piece of something from Mars.
Plus, it’s free. For parking you can either pay at a metered spot nearby or try to grab a visitor’s permit from the TCU police station.
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15. Get Your Buzz On With A Side Of Great Conversation
A low key bar on Magnolia Street, the Chat Room always has some sort of awesome deal going on. Typically, Monday is all-day happy hour, Wednesday means $2 drafts, and Thursday runs a $2 well deal, just to give you a little idea of what they’ve got going on.
Self-proclaimed to be “Easily Fort Worth’s Eight Best Bar,” this place is definitely worth checking out.
16. Grab A Bite At The Food Truck Park
Next time you’re trying to hunt down a cheap meal on the go, head straight for the Clearfork Food Truck Park. During meal time, tons of trucks specializing in different types of food swarm this place thanks to the many hungry eaters that gather.
17. For Once, You Might Leave A Bar With A Profit
…if you’re really good at foosball that is. Offering $2 domestic pints all day, every day, the Grotto also hosts foosball tournaments with cash prizes every Friday night.
Foosball not your thing? They’ve also got great music, a good crowd, and an outdoor patio that’s perfect for kicking back and drinking a beer.
18. Get Up Close And Personal With Mother Nature
A park that’s overflowing with wildlife, the Fort Worth Nature Center always makes for a great stroll.
While this park isn’t free, it also isn’t very expensive, with admission costing $5 for adults and $2 for children. Of course, the potential to encounter animals like bison and prairie dogs totally make it worth the dough.
19. Run The Pool Tables At Malone’s
A bar that’s usually packed with regulars, one trip here makes it easy to see why they’ve got so many return customers. Not only are there pool tables, cheap drinks, and a friendly crowd, the view from the side patio will give you a great look at the Fort Worth skyline.
20. Visit The Building That Built Fort Worth
Often referred to as the “Wall Street of the West,” the Livestock Exchange Building is the perfect place to see how the cattle industry has shaped the Fort Worth area. The building now houses the North Fort Worth Historical Society Museum featuring artifacts from the local area and the early days of the Stockyards.
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