Things to do in Hamilton
Amon Carter Museum
Amon Carter Museum is 2.5 mi. w. at 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. One of the country's foremost collections of American art including masterworks by such artists as Georgia O'Keeffe, Frederic Remington, Winslow Homer and Charles Russell. The interior walls of the museum are covered in fossilized Texas shell stone. Works also include sculpture, watercolors, prints and photographs. Visitors can view downtown Fort Worth through a glass front wall overlooking a landscaped plaza and lawn. Picnicking is permitted. Call (817) 738-1933 for more information.
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is 2.5 mi. w. at 1501 Montgomery St. Permanent exhibits include ExploraZone, Hands On Science and Livelology: Science and History in Action. Interactive traveling exhibits also are offered. Noble Planetarium presents regular showings. A children's area features interactive exhibits and a play area for toddlers. CSI: The Experience, a temporary multimedia exhibit scheduled to open in the summer of 2008, immerses visitors in forensic science through interactive crime-solving challenges. Call (817) 255-9300 for more information.
1501 Montgomery St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth Zoo is off I-30 exit University Dr., then s. to 1989 Colonial Pkwy. Ranked as one of the nation's top zoos, the 64-acre complex is home to more than 4,000 animals from around the world. Visitors can stroll along a boardwalk to view elephants, rhinoceroses, Indochinese tigers and sun bears at Asian Falls. The 2.5-acre World of Primates contains a tropical rain forest where endangered lowland gorillas and other primates roam. Other habitats include the African Savannah, Raptor Canyon, Parrot Paradise, Australian Outback, Meerkat Mounds and a herpetarium. More than 300 indigenous animals are featured at Texas Wild!, an 8-acre exhibit that re-creates an 1890s pioneer town and six geographic regions of the Lone Star State. A miniature train, the Yellow Rose Express, takes visitors on a zoo tour. Call (817) 759-7555 for more information.
1989 Colonial Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76110
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Come and Discover Fossil Rim… where you can see animals living in their near natural environment. Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth, the 1800 acres of open spaces lets you interact with deer, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife. Drive your own vehicle through the 9 1?2 mile tour. You will see long distance views of savannah-like pastures, forested areas and hillsides for the animals to roam. Call 254-897-2960 for more information.
2155 CR 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is at 1720 Gendy St. Exhibits honor more than 176 cowgirls and their achievements. Galleries, a theater and rotunda with a hall of fame are included. An 8-minute presentation highlights the diversity of the cowgirl. Guided tours are offered by appointment. Call (817) 336-4475 for more information.
1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107