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The Fort Worth Cultural District - A 6-14 Minute Trip from Interstate 20 and 30

 

The Fort Worth Cultural District is something you need to visit when you are traveling along Interstate-30 from Dallas-Fort Worth to Texarkana, Texas or Little Rock, AR (six minutes). The cultural arts district is around 14 minutes away travelers who are traveling along Interstate-20 to Dallas-Fort Worth from Jackson, Mississippi; Birmingham Alabama; Atlanta, Georgia or Columbia, South Carolina.

This cultural arts district is packed with so many places to see and experience. The map almost looks like a amusement park. Take a look!

Time Needed for Your Visit: 

At least 2-3 hours.

Minutes from Interstate 20:

Around 14 Minutes

Minutes from Interstate 30:

Around 6 Minutes

The I-20 Stop: The Fort Worth Cultural Arts District (3301 West Lancaster Avenue)

Seven Places to Experience in the Fort Worth Cultural District

1. Amon Carter Museum

Location: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd

Cost: Prices Vary
*Military Families - This museum is part of the Blue Star Museums network!

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday); 10:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Thursday), 10:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Friday, Saturday), 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday

Contact Information:  http://www.cartermuseum.org or (817) 738-1933  

Key Features: Prepare to experience the Carter Collection (19th and 20th century art) and numerous exhibitions.




2. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH)

Location: 1600 Gendy St.

Cost: Prices Vary
*Military Families - This museum is part of the Blue Star Museums network!:

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Tuesday to Saturday); 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday

Contact Information:  http://www.fortworthmuseum.org or (817) 255-9300

Key Features: FWMSH is the ultimate indoor escape in the spring and summer. The museum offers two floors of interactive learning for all ages including: a planetarium, outdoor science area, dino dig, IMAX theater, and numerous exhibits.




3. Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Bvlvd.

Cost: Prices Vary
*Military Families - This museum is part of the Blue Star Museums network!

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (Monday to Sunday) - Spring/Summer; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Monday to Sunday) - Fall/Winter

Contact Information:  http://www.fwbg.org or (817) 463-4160

Key Features: This outdoor experience is unique to Fort Worth. From the pollinator pathway and the water conversation garden to the Japanese garden and the cactus garden, all members can have fun exploring the grounds of this garden.




4. Kimball Art Museum

Location: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Cost: Prices Vary (Kimball Collection admission is FREE, but costs for the special collections can vary).
*Military Families - This museum is part of the Blue Star Museums network!

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday); 10:00 am - 8:00 pm on Friday

Contact Information:  http://www.kimbellart.org or (817) 332-8451

Key Features: This museum features a great combination of classic and modern art pieces for all to enjoy. This museum offers several art exhibitions throughout the year. 




5. Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Location: 3200 Darnell St.

Cost: Prices Vary (Gallery admission is FREE on Friday from the admission desk).
*Military Families - This museum is part of the Blue Star Museums network!

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday); 10:00 am - 8:00 pm on Friday

Contact Information:  http://www.themodern.org or (817) 332-8551

Key Features: The Modern offers numerous exhibitions throughout the year. Check our their current exhibitions. Cafe Modern is located in the museum and offers a delectable lunch. Free parking is available in the museum parking lots. 


6. Cattle Raisers Museum

Cost: Prices Vary
*Military Families - This museum is part of the Blue Star Museums network!

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Tuesday to Saturday); 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Sunday

Contact Information:  http://www.cattleraisersmuseum.org or (817) 332-8551

Key Features: The Cattle Raisers Museum is located inside of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and it provides a fun way for visitors to learn more about Fort Worth’s history in the cattle industry. The museum has interactive exhibits for people to learn about cattle while having fun. Do not miss the interactive cow paintings. 


7. The Fort Worth Dream Park

Location: 2001 University Drive

Cost: Free

Hours of Operation: Opens each day at 8:30 am

Contact Information:  http://www.fortworthmuseum.org

Key Features: The dream park features a variety of accessible activities for children and their families. From a zip line to accessible swings this hot air balloon themed play space offers fun for all!



Parking and Additional Tips:

Parking varies!

What did you like the most about the Fort Worth Cultural District? Did we miss anything?

Sincerely,

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Taking a Multi-Generational Family Weekend Trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico!


This year, we took a "Multi-Generational Family Weekend Trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico"!



We recently traveled with Grand-Mom to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here are some tips to make the most of multi-generational travel.

Tip 1 - Share flight plans with family members so they can meet you at the airport.

Grand-Mom was able to book a flight to DFW Airport so she could meet us there and travel together to Albuquerque.

Tip 2 - Book accommodations together.

We booked adjoining rooms so we could spend more time together when we weren't sightseeing. Making one reservation simplified things for Grand-Mom.

Tip 3 - Travel via ride-sharing apps.

This trip was a great opportunity to show Grand-Mom how easy and economical it is to get around using ride-sharing apps. Most of our trips cost less than $10 including tips for multiple people to get to and from the hotel.

Tip 4 - Find out what is near the hotel beforehand.

There were not a lot of dining or grocery options near the hotel. This can be a challenge if you have dietary restrictions. Fortunately, the Range Cafe was near the hotel and we enjoyed eating dinner there each night.


Tip 5 - Find a hotel with dining options.

In addition to the hotel restaurant, the hotel also had a lounge for rewards members that provided free breakfast, even on weekends.

Tip 6 - Get the family involved in planning the travel itinerary.

I tasked our daughter with making a list of places she'd like to visit in Albuquerque. It was a great way of getting her to learn more about the location and practice making decisions. Ultimately, from her list, we chose Old Town Albuquerque, which allowed us to also visit the Albuquerque Museum and Explora! Children's Museum and Science Center.






What are your tips for multi-generational travel? Let us know in the comments!

Sincerely,

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Experience Independence Day in Granbury - The Celebration Capital of Texas! 🎆


🇺🇸Are you as excited about the Granbury Fourth of July as we are? We were so excited to capture the trucks, horses, boats, floats and amazing displays of creativity featured during last year’s parade. 🇺🇸




🥳 We are proud of live in and encourage others to visit the Celebration Capital of Texas because there is always a celebration, festival, or special event held in Granbury. Granbury is in Central Texas and it 35 minutes from Interstate 20 and around 45 minutes form Interstate 30.



🚎 We love the trolley and it is an incredible way to travel from place to place in Granbury. 

🏨The hotels are top notch and the staff members are always open to a conversation about their love for the city! In fact, we were eating breakfast in the Hilton Garden Inn and a guest asked me was I vistiting. I replied that I was not, but I love living in the city of Granbury! 


🌟The grandson of the Granbury Hilton Garden Inn’s manager overhead us and chimed in too! He said, “I LOVE Granbury!”


We hope you feel the same way when visiting our town. Visit our small town during Independence Day week and stay awhile! You might like it enough to stick around for a few years… We did!

Here’s the usual schedule for Independence Day!

9am - The parade!

The two-mile long parade begins at Granbury High School and stretches around town. There is not a bad place to view the parade along the route. We were actuallly located by the downtown car wash last year and it was a great location!

After the Parade - There are many opportunities to hear music and see local demonstrations of karate and dance!

7:30pm - The Independence Day Rodeo

9:45pm(ish) - Get ready to view the fireworks from almost every corner of town! We can actually see the fireworks from our backyard!



📍Hilton Garden Inn Granbury (Granbury, TX)

📍Visit Granbury

📍City of Granbury

📍Hood County News

We loved seeing the following floats!

📍Angela Parker State Farm


📍 Granbury United Methodist Church


📍Hood County Library


📍Empire Realty Group LLC


📍Daffan Cooling & Heating 


What is your favorite picture from the group?




Sincerely,

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Burleson, Texas - A 20-Minute Trip from Interstate 20


If you are visiting Burleson soon, please make plans to have one of the following experiences! 

Burleson is roughly 30-40 minutes from Interstate-20 and it is great stop along your journey or on your weekend road trip.

Located in Johnson County and located just south of Dallas/Fort Worth, Burleson is the perfect stop on your road trip headed on I-20 West or I-20 East. 

This posts sets the foundation for the format for our new series focused cities and attractions within an hour Interstate 10, 20, 30, or 40 (the southern interstates)!

We will highlight five of the top attractions in the city, its proximity to the interstate, and annual events hosted by the city. We plan to post videos soon as well!

Here are FIVE of the top local attractions in Burleson!

1) Old Town Burleson

Get prepared to experience unique restaurants and small town shopping in a beautiufl atmosphere. Old Town Burleson also featured Majoy Vera Calvin Plaza which hosts theater performances, musical shows, and more!


2) Burleson Heritage Foundation and Visitors Center 

If you like history, check out the Burleson Heritage Foundation and Visitors Center. 

3) Burleson Farmer’s Market

On Saturdays from March through October, you can ook forward to the Burleson Farmer’s Market. From vegetables and fruits to breads and special foods, you can expect to have an amazing time at the farmer’s market.


4)  Bike-Friendly City!

If you travel with a folding bike or a bike hitched on the back of vehicle, you van experience a bike friendly environment in Burleson. The city has designated bike lands across the city.


5) Main Stay Farms 

Now, this is fun for visitors of all ages! Main stay farms provides visitors with opportunities to learn about agriculture. Tractor hayrides, a three-story tree house, a fishing pond, and more!

And numerous wineries and brew pubs!




Here are Burleson’s annual events:

April

- Vines and ‘Vettes Car Show

May

- City on a Hill - Non-Profit Showcase

- Wine, Jazz, and Art Festival

- Old Town Art Walk

June 

- Hot Sounds of Summer

July

- 4th of July Celebration


August

- Harvest Fiesta - Food, Live Music, and More!

September

- Old Town Picture Show  - A great outdoor movie!

October

- Founder’s Day Celebration

- BTW Bike Fest

- Boo Bash

- Classic Car Show

- Harvest Festival

November

- Veterans Day Celebration

- Burleson Wine and Beer Crawl

- Holiday Bazaar

December

- December in Old Town Burleson

- City Christmas Events

- Holiday Open House

Need more information about Burleson? Visit https://burlesontxedc.com/made-here/visit-burleson

What did you like the most about Burleson? Did we miss anything?

Sincerely,

Weekends Count Magazine & The Weekends Count Family

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Why Should We Visit These 10 Texas Towns?



As we mentioned in a previous post, my family attends the Dallas Travel and Adventure Show. During this show, we select the places to visit during the next few months.


During our "select a travel destination" brochure game, my husband selected eight cities and I selected nine cities. There were some cities that did not make the final selection list. 

This is our "change our mind" post. We want to be convinced to visit these destinations, but we need to know why we should spend money and time to get there.

Here's the list:

Bastrop, Texas - We've heard about the Loblolly Pines, but we need something more convincing than towering pine trees to entice us to visit (when considering the current gas prices).




Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas - Now, this one had the most AMAZING brochure, but I need more than gorgeous pictures and amazing text to entice me to drive through the piney woods to experience Beaumont/Port Arthur.


Canton, Texas - They have the Silver Star Resort and the First Monday Trade Days, but we need more! 


Deer Park, Texas - I understand the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is important and Heritage Park provides opportunities for visitors to explore history, but how can we have a more unique experience here?


Gladewater, Texas - Daffodil Gardens are beautiful, and we can relive the oil discovery experience here, but why should people visit? 


Palestine, Texas - Champagne is served and boots are welcome, but what if I do not like champagne or have a pair of boots under my bed? We hope to explore the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility one day, but we need an extra reason to visit Palestine.

***Actually, Palestine is closer to the top of our list.***


Paris, Texas - Yes, this town in reminiscent of its namesake across the sea, but the downtown shopping and Veterans's memorial can be found in almost any city around Texas. The Sam Bell Maxey House is a good touch, but tell us what we do not know about Paris, Texas.


Jacksonville, Texas -  If we do not play golf, own an ATV, plan to have a wedding, or like antique shopping, why should we visit? Other than counting tomatoes around town???


Waco, Texas - Yes, they have a nice suspension bridge and a neat national monument of a wooly mammoth, but we need more than that to help us to realize why Waco is worth a day trip. The Doris Miller Memorial almost does it for us, but we are on the edge of "convinced". 


Winnsboro, Texas - It seems like the lakes (Lake Winnsboro, Lake Fork, Lake Bob Sandlin, and Cypress Springs) are the only attractions that would magnetize us to the small town of Winnsboro.  



Read more about our 17 Cities to Visit in Florida, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Texas here.


Again, here's the my list for this year:

Cleburne, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Henderson, Texas
Huntsville, Texas
Jefferson, Texas (Marion County, Texas)
Marshall, Texas
Mineola, Texas
Martin Creek State Park (Henderson, Texas and Tatum, Texas)
Nacogdoches, Texas

Here's my husband's list for this year:

Albuquerque, New Mexico
Granbury, Texas
Houston, Texas
Louisiana State Parks
Pensacola, Florida
Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Tyler, Texas

Which one should we visit first? What should we see while we are there?

Sincerely,

The Weekends Count Family

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Talking Points for Kids about American History at Disney Parks


When your family visits Disney, you have an opportunity to share conversations about the past and the future. Here are some fun ways to learn about the future while visiting Disney.


Whether you are a homeschool family or you send your child to public school, you can combine your Disney vacation with learning. Whether you are visiting Magic Kingdom or Epcot, decide which attractions want to make learning experiences for your family. 

Considering exploring:
💡 Liberty Square
💡 Frontierland
💡 World Showcase
💡 Carousel of Progress
💡 Hall of Presidents
💡 Imagineering
💡 Mission: Space

Yes, I know...you want your family to have fun, but remember - you can have fun while learning!

Learning about American History at Disney Parks (Disney Land and Disney World) can happen at Magic Kingdom (which has almost everything). You can make history come alive with kids at Disney. You can include conversations about the following:

☀️ The Liberty Tree Tavern in Liberty Square (Magic Kingdom)(amazing relics and talking points for children)

Talking Point - What things do you see that make it look old-fashioned (like the maps, documents, etc)?

☀️ The Liberty Bell Replica in Liberty Square (Magic Kingdom)

Talking Point - Ask them where the actual liberty bell is located? What was the purpose of the bell?

☀️ The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square (Magic Kingdom)

Talking Point - What does a President do?

Talking Point - Do you recognize anyone?


☀️ Tom Sawyer Island at FrontierLand (Magic Kingdom)

Talking Point - Ask your children to watch a YouTube video or read about book about the Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Ask them what they want to explore on the island first?

Talking Point - Does anything on the island remind them of the video or the book?

☀️ Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress in Tomorrow Land at Magic Kingdom

Talking Point - Would you rather live now or back then?

What are some additional talking points you would add?

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Let's Explore the Children's Museum of Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas


The Children's Museum of Brownsville provides over 60,000 local and regional patrons with access to learning opportunities and experiences throughout the year.

Their Hours
CM of Brownsville is open Tuesdays to Sundays. From Tuesdays to Saturdays, you can access the museum frm 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Sundays frm 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Here are the days that they are not open: https://cmofbrownsville.org/visit-us/hours-admission/

The Cost of Admission
The entire museum is only $9.50 per person for everyone over 12 months old (individuals under 12 months old are FREE)!

As always, you can purchase an annual pass (https://cmofbrownsville.org/visit-us/membership/) or you can take advantage of the annual museum pass which is NATIONWIDE! If a museum you are visiting in the future is a member, you will gain complimentary admission to the museum! YES!!!! This is especially important if you are on the road as much as we are!

Their Spaces
Brite's Special Spot - We LoVE this opportunity for members of the community to engage with art! https://cmofbrownsville.org/education/brites-special-spot/ CM of Brownsville has "Brite's Special Spot" for children ages 5 to 12. This arts process workshop is for individuals with special needs and takes place each Sunday for 20 weeks - incredible!

They also have a neat way to engage with the community through a mobile in-trip experience.


Flex Air - For exploring air and motion!

All World's Cafe - For exploring new careers and customer service. (Which is super exciting for children AND parents)!

Under the Sea - Texas has such amazing landscapes (including costal areas). This is a great experience to explore the sea!

Construction Zone - Talk about engineering in action! Explore architecture and construction through an on-site construction zone!

Future Artists of America - For children and adults to create their own art and highlight their creativity on display.

Dr. Bones Health Clinic - Health is such an important topic for Texans. This is a great opportunity for parents and others to highlight the importance of health careers and health concepts for children.

Target - Tot Spot and The Plaza - Talk about READING in neat spaces, this is a NEAT space for families with little ones. They can explore the stage and have a great time reading books!

Tac Tiles Panels - Love this! In addition to the construction zone, this is a great way to explore different construction materials and textures.


Texas Farmhouse - Talk about the fabric of Texas, this in house farmhouse provides opportunities for kids and parents to appreciate and talk about the neat aspects of farm life. 

KRGV 5 - First Warn Weather Station - Just think about watching your local news weathercast and realizing that your child is on the television giving the weather updates. With the help of your cell phone, you can make this dream a reality! 

H-E-Buddy Market - Think about exploring H-E-B and realizing that your child is making sure everything is properly stocked, carts are in alignment and all purchases are properly made. It can happen at the CM of Brownsville! What a great way to explore!

Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibit - This is a new interactive exhibit at CM of Brownsville! Explore the mysteries of outer space through this new exhibit!

Their Events:
Seriously, check out ALL of their events! (https://cmofbrownsville.org/events-calendar/)They have so many amazing opportunities to learn! These events range from "Watercolor: Let's Draw an Acorn" and "Science Activity: Thanksgiving Turkey Slime" to "Science Activity: Gum and Chocolate" and "Making Waves with Radio: Messages from Space".

Also, if you are in the area during super special days like New Year's Day, they have... "Science Activity: New Year's Eve Celebration Slime"!


Next Steps
When you visit, tell them that you read about their museum on the Weekend Count website!

Also, sign up for their newsletter! - https://cmofbrownsville.org/enews/

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The Weekends Count Family

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