{"id":41250,"date":"2015-05-04T14:55:21","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T21:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=41250"},"modified":"2015-05-04T14:55:21","modified_gmt":"2015-05-04T21:55:21","slug":"survive-in-fort-worth-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/survive-in-fort-worth-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Ways To Survive In Fort Worth On A Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Check Out Some American Art<\/h2>\n

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Source: Amon Carter Museum of American Art via Facebook<\/div>\n

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\u2019s free!<\/p>\n

2. Craft Beer Doesn\u2019t Have To Be Expensive<\/h2>\n

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Source: Rahr & Sons Brewing<\/div>\n

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.
\nThe tour costs $10, but it includes a free pint glass that can be filled 3 times while you\u2019re there at no charge. Not a bad way to drink some delicious beer.<\/p>\n

3. People Watching Has Never Been This Entertaining<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Lars Plougmann<\/div>\n

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.
\nHowever, if you\u2019re looking to save a little cash, it\u2019s one place where you can have a great time simply wandering around spending little to no money.<\/p>\n

4. Hope You\u2019ve Got Your Dancing Shoes Ready<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User JohnSeb (cropped)<\/div>\n

If the weekend is here and you\u2019re in the mood to party, Filthy McNasty\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

5. Stop And Smell Some Roses<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User JohnBerglund19<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

6. See A Real Cattle Drive<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User \u201cG\u201d jewels g is for grandma<\/div>\n

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.
\nPlus, the Stockyards are great place to take an afternoon stroll while you\u2019re waiting, with plenty of liveliness that floods into the streets.<\/p>\n

7. Scour Local Sites For Deals<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Ross Elliott<\/div>\n

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.
\nPlus, the deals tend to change pretty frequently so there\u2019s always something new to check out. Life on a budget does not need to be boring.<\/p>\n

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8. Catch A Cheap Flick<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User *saipal (cropped)<\/div>\n

A trip to the movie theater always makes for a fun night. Unfortunately it usually comes with an expensive price tag, especially if you\u2019re taking the whole family. That\u2019s not the case at Cinemark Movies 8 in North Richland Hills.
\nKnown around town for being a discount movie theater, they\u2019re usually running a deal for $1 on Tuesdays with regular tickets sitting around $3 to see movies that you probably won\u2019t be able to rent yet.<\/p>\n

9. Jam To Some Tunes<\/h2>\n

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Source: Cowtown Opry via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re 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.
\nThey 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.<\/p>\n

10. Brush Up On Your History<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User BFS Man<\/div>\n

Get an up-close look at the role that Texas played in the Civil War at Fort Worth\u2019s Texas Civil War Museum. With tons of cool artifacts you won\u2019t see anywhere else, it\u2019s only $6 for adults, $3 for ages 7-12, and it\u2019s free for children under 6.<\/p>\n

11. Sing Your Favorite Song On Stage<\/h2>\n

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Source: Sarah\u2019s Place via Facebook<\/div>\n

Known as the best karaoke place around town, a trip to Sarah\u2019s 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.
\nDon\u2019t have the guts to get on stage yourself? Maybe a few of their cheap drinks will help.<\/p>\n

12. Kick Back And Relax<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User sashafatcat<\/div>\n

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\u2019s a cool little spot downtown filled with waterfalls making this the perfect place for an afternoon of relaxation.<\/p>\n

13. All You Can Eat Pizza? I\u2019m In<\/h2>\n

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Source: Partons Pizza via Facebook<\/div>\n

Next time you\u2019re looking to blow your diet, there\u2019s 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\u2019s significantly better than your typical go-to franchised pizza joint.<\/p>\n

14. Touch Something From Mars<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User oskay<\/div>\n

Nestled in the Richardson Science Building at TCU, the Monnig Meteorite Gallery is sure to give you an experience that\u2019s 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.
\nPlus, it\u2019s free. For parking you can either pay at a metered spot nearby or try to grab a visitor\u2019s permit from the TCU police station.<\/p>\n

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15. Get Your Buzz On With A Side Of Great Conversation<\/h2>\n

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Source: The Chat Room\u2019s website (cropped)<\/div>\n

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\u2019ve got going on.
\nSelf-proclaimed to be \u201cEasily Fort Worth\u2019s Eight Best Bar,\u201d this place is definitely worth checking out.<\/p>\n

16. Grab A Bite At The Food Truck Park<\/h2>\n

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Source: Clearfork Food Park via Facebook<\/div>\n

Next time you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

17. For Once, You Might Leave A Bar With A Profit<\/h2>\n

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Source: The Grotto via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

\u2026if you\u2019re 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.
\nFoosball not your thing? They\u2019ve also got great music, a good crowd, and an outdoor patio that\u2019s perfect for kicking back and drinking a beer.<\/p>\n

18. Get Up Close And Personal With Mother Nature<\/h2>\n

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Source: Fort Worth Nature Center via Facebook<\/div>\n

A park that\u2019s overflowing with wildlife, the Fort Worth Nature Center always makes for a great stroll.
\nWhile this park isn\u2019t free, it also isn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

19. Run The Pool Tables At Malone\u2019s<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User S. Parker<\/div>\n

A bar that\u2019s usually packed with regulars, one trip here makes it easy to see why they\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n

20. Visit The Building That Built Fort Worth<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User TexasExplorer98<\/div>\n

Often referred to as the \u201cWall Street of the West,\u201d 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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