Fort Worth’s Berkeley Place neighborhood is much of the reason Forest Park Blvd. is among the most beautiful streets in the city. With eclectic homes, plenty of trees and sidewalks that make the neighborhood pedestrian friendly, Berkeley Place is a good place to call home. You’ll know you’ve arrived at Berkeley Place when you see the historic stone gates that mark the entrance to Forest Park. While nearby Ryan Place -- with it’s massive and luxurious homes -- has its gates too, Ryan … [Read more...]

Ryan Place isn’t just one of Fort Worth’s oldest neighborhoods, it’s also one of the best. But don’t take my word for that. Fort Worth Weekly and Fort Worth, Texas magazine are among the publications that have called Ryan Place the best neighborhood in Fort Worth. The City of Fort Worth even named this historic and beautiful area its neighborhood of the year in 2008. Recent traffic changes aimed at making it even safer for cars and pedestrians add to the charm of Fort Worth’s most … [Read more...]

Do you know how Mansfield, Texas got its name? There was a General Granbury (sort of) and a Mr. Keller too, but was there someone named Mansfield who started this community southeast of Fort Worth? More in a moment. This much is certain: Mansfield has come a long way in about 150 years. Once just a simple farming community, today’s Mansfield is a suburban city with more than 56,000 residents calling it home -- and that number is growing every day. Could it be the location of the next home of … [Read more...]

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth maintains a collection of more than 2,600 significant works and also attracts traveling exhibits of the highest caliber. Those are two reasons this Fort Worth museum is a world-class attraction. The building’s inspiring architecture is certainly another. It is the number of opportunities for interaction the museum provides, however, that makes it part of daily life for many North Texans. It can be part of your life too. The Modern’s Architecture The … [Read more...]

Just as much a suburb of Fort Worth as of Dallas, Grand Prairie is an underappreciated city located within easy commuting distance of both side of the Metroplex. It’s also home to some of the area’s most interesting tourist attractions and entertainment venues. Grand Prairie is sometimes overshadowed by other Dallas-Fort Worth cities because those others shine so brightly, but Grand Prairie has a lot to offer visitors and potential residents who take the time to get to know it. With a rich … [Read more...]