Plan Your Visit

Your Fort Worth Weekend

Where to stay, where to park, what to eat and what to see, all within a few blocks of the show.

Where to stay Parking Where to eat Things to do

The Venue

Fort Worth Convention Center

Right on the south edge of downtown, next to the Water Gardens and a short walk from Sundance Square. Everything on this page is walkable or a quick rideshare.

Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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Getting There

Parking
On-site garages
Transit
TEXRail · Trinity Metro
Airport
DFW · DAL
Rideshare
Houston St, main entrance

Where To Stay

Stay Where You Play

Hotels within a few blocks of the convention center. Book early, the weekend fills fast.

Attached to the venue

Omni Fort Worth Hotel

Connected to the convention center by skybridge. The closest bed to the show floor.

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About 2 blocks

Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown

A short walk up Commerce Street. Good value for groups splitting a room.

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About 3 blocks

Embassy Suites Fort Worth Downtown

Two-room suites with free breakfast, handy for families on Family Day.

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Getting Around

Venue & Parking

Every pin is a public parking option around the venue. Live from Google Maps, so hours and rates stay current. Tap a pin for details.

  • Venue garage On site
  • Accessible parking On site
  • Street & surface lots See map pins
  • Rideshare drop-off Houston St, main entrance
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Garage rates vary by operator and event day. We confirm the venue garage rate closer to the show.

Where To Eat

Fuel Up Between Panels

Fort Worth favorites close to the venue, from quick bites to a proper sit-down dinner.

0.4 mi · Sundance Square

Reata Restaurant

Upscale Texas cooking and a rooftop with the best downtown view. Reserve for dinner.

Menu & hours

North Side · 10 min drive

Joe T. Garcia's

The Fort Worth Tex-Mex institution. Cash only, patio seating, worth the wait.

Menu & hours

Walkable from the venue

Sundance Square

Dozens of restaurants and bars in a 35-block stretch. Quick lunch or a late night, it is all here.

Explore

Things To Do

Make A Weekend Of It

Come early or stay late. These are the stops locals send visitors to first.

Next door to the venue

Fort Worth Water Gardens

Architectural pools and waterfalls right beside the convention center. A ten-minute reset between panels.

Details

15 min drive

Fort Worth Stockyards

Twice-daily cattle drive, rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum, and Billy Bob's for live music after the show closes.

Details

Cultural District · 10 min drive

Kimbell Art Museum

One of the best small museums in the country, and the permanent collection is free.

Details

Fort Worth · December 18–20

Ready To Go?

Passes are live on Tixr. Kids 12 and under are free on Family Day.

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