Shot Peening / Blast Cleaning Workshop 2005
November 1 - 3, Fort Worth, Texas
Renaissance Worthington Hotel
Activities and Attractions in Fort Worth
Known as the city "Where the West Begins," Fort Worth, Texas embraces its cowboy heritage while moving forward with a revitalized downtown and major cultural attractions. The Renaissance Worthington Hotel is situated right on Sundance Square, Fort Worth's exciting shopping and entertainment district.
Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth is rich in Western history and lore. During the great cattle drives of the late 1800's, Fort Worth was one of the major stops on the legendary Chisholm Trail. Cowboys on the trail would visit downtown Fort Worth for some much needed recreation. The downtown area was filled with saloons, gambling parlors, shooting galleries and dance halls, which attracted a rough mix of gamblers, cattlemen, outlaws, and lonesome doves.
The area was named for the Sundance Kid, who with his partner, Butch Cassidy, was a frequent visitor to the area, then know as Hell's Half Acre. Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, well-known participants in the "Shootout at the OK Corral," could also be spotted from time to time in Sundance Square. Most of the buildings in Sundance Square date from the turn of the 20th century, and have been beautifully restored to provide a wonderful architectural view of the past. The red brick streets and lush courtyards add to Sundance Square's authentic aura.
