Not long ago, when travelers flew to Dallas, Fort Worth was simply the other city listed on the luggage tag. No more. This vibrant town, once referred to as "Hell's Half Acre" is recreating itself as a place of western character and cultural charm. Nowadays, the city that sheltered Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Butch Cassidy is home to an Old West-styled ambience that welcomes visitors and entertains residents alike. From Sundance Square's historic storefronts to Bass Performance Hall's state-of-the-art venues, Fort Worth shifts easily from downhome to upscale. It's got nightclubs and rodeos, ballet troupes and golf courses, along with Billy Bob's, a local honky-tonk institution. And although Dallas often draws the attention, Fort Worth maintains a neighborly appeal that may just trump the big city as it pulls folks into "Cowtown" like the proverbial cattle call.
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