The Best Outdoor Activities In Fort Worth Texas

Making the most out of the great outdoors is an attitude that defines the Texan experience, which means there are plenty of activities available on your visit to Fort Worth. From hiking, riding and mountain biking, these outdoor pursuits are sure to make you feel more alive than ever. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

Stockyards Stables

These historic stables located on the north side of the city provide visitors with the opportunity to live out their rancher fantasies. Guests are free to watch real-life cowboys lead a herd of longhorn cattle out of the stables or if they fancy a go themselves, horseback ride down a trail by the Trinity River. However, if you want a more elegant adventure, horse-drawn stagecoach rides are also available.

Backwoods Paddlesports

Zip-line at DFW Adventure Park

What better way is there to take in the natural beauty of the Texan landscape than speeding through the woodland at 35mph (56kph)? Located 45 minutes outside of Fort worth, the zip line at the DFW Adventure Park offers visitors the chance to experience the great outdoors through a totally new perspective. With a series of four zip lines, ranging from a 250ft to 450ft (76m to 123m) in length, there are plenty of thrills for first-time or experienced riders.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Founded in 1973, the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center makes for a perfect outdoor adventure. Home to some of the world’s most exotic species, the wildlife center’s mission is to promote good stewardship of wildlife for the wellbeing of our planet. Guided tours of the center’s 1,800-acre (728ha) facility are available to book and the overlook café, as the name suggests, offers a great spot to take a break and enjoy the view during your visit.

Fly Fish in the Trinity River

Why not make the most of the abundant fishing spots in the area around Fort Worth and try your hand at fly fishing? Due to the temperate climate, the rivers can be fished nearly all year round and do not require expert rods to have a chance at success. If you’ve never so much as baited a rod, Stephen Woodcock an ardent local fisherman, conducts free classes at Backwoods on Foch Street every Wednesday evening.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.