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Sundance Square
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Sundance Square is the vibrant, walkable heart of downtown Fort Worth, a beautifully revitalised district of red-brick streets, restored historic buildings, and a lively central plaza, packed with restaurants, shops, bars, theatres, and galleries. Once a rough frontier area, it's now one of the most successful downtown revivals in America, anchored by the open Sundance Square Plaza with its fountains, shaded umbrellas, and stage hosting live music and events. The mix of Western heritage, public art (including large murals), and a genuinely pedestrian-friendly atmosphere gives it a charm that sets Fort Worth apart from its bigger neighbour Dallas.
It's the place to dine, stroll, and soak up Fort Worth's blend of cowboy culture and city sophistication. Catch a show at Bass Performance Hall, browse the shops, and relax on the plaza. It's free to wander and lively day and night, especially around the plaza in the evenings.
Don't miss
- The lively central Sundance Square Plaza
- Restored red-brick historic streets
- Restaurants, bars, shops, and galleries
- Bass Performance Hall and theatres nearby
- Large public murals and Western heritage
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sundance Square
You don't need a tour to visit — entry is free. A tour is worth it if you want transport, a guide, or to combine Sundance Square with nearby sights in one day. That's what these do well.
Cheapest way inStockyard Shadows: Wicked Fort Worth Ghost Tours4.2★ · 119 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$26 per personSee dates →
Best full dayDallas and Fort Worth City Sightseeing Tour Small-Group4.8★ · 433 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$135 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleFort Worth Highlights Tour5★ · 41 travelers~5 hoursFrom$275 per personSee dates →Good for
How travelers rate it
Know before you go
- The plaza hosts live music and events, liveliest in the evenings.
- It's free to wander; venues like Bass Hall ticket separately.
- Look for the large downtown murals and public art.
- A walkable hub for dining and Fort Worth's Western charm.
A bit of history
Named for the Sundance Kid, who frequented Fort Worth's old 'Hell's Half Acre' district, Sundance Square was developed from the 1980s onward as an ambitious downtown revitalisation, restoring historic buildings and creating a pedestrian-friendly entertainment district anchored by its central plaza.
Common questions
What is Sundance Square?
The revitalised heart of downtown Fort Worth, a walkable district of red-brick streets, restored buildings, and a central plaza, full of restaurants, shops, bars, and theatres.
Is it free?
Yes, it's free to stroll and enjoy the plaza; restaurants, shows, and venues charge separately.
What's there to do?
Dine, shop, catch a show at Bass Performance Hall, enjoy live music and events on the plaza, and admire the public murals.
When's it liveliest?
In the evenings, especially around the plaza, though it's pleasant day and night.
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