31. Terra Cotta Mule
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 732-4200
Address: 6711 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Description: In addition to Mexican imports, you can find home decor from the southwestern U.S., India, and Africa.
32. Hulen Mall
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 294-1200
Address: 4800 South Hulen St.
Description: Anchors at this south-side mall are Dillard’s, Sears, and Macy’s, with other shops including Abercrombie & Fitch, The Body Shop, Brighton Collectibles, Caché, Charlotte Russe, Coach, Express, The Disney Store, Forever 21, Gap, Gymboree, Limited, StrideRite, and Victoria’s Secret. There’s a Movie Tavern here, a kids’ play area, and several fast-food options.
33. Montgomery Plaza
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 348-9260
Address: 2600 West Seventh St.
Description: A brilliant renovation to a historic Montgomery Ward building—one of the biggest in the nation—gave the Cultural District a chic place for shopping and dining, with loft apartments on the upper floors. Among eating spots is Boomerjack’s Grill, Mac’s on 7th, Pei Wei, and Gloria’s Mexican/Salvadoran restaurant; you can shop at Merle Norman, Dolce Vita, Uncommon Angles, Lash Lounge, Luke’s Locker, and Wolf Camera.
34. Ridgmar Mall
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 731-0856
Address: 1888 Green Oaks Rd.
Description: Among more than 125 shops, eateries, and department stores at this favorite on Fort Worth’s west side is the city’s only Neiman Marcus, along with locations of Macy’s, Sears, Dillard’s, and JCPenney stores. Other stores include Ann Taylor, f.y.e., Forever 21, Old Navy, Origins, New York & Company, The Children’s Place, and Victoria’s Secret. For dining, your sit-down options are Chili’s and the lovely Zodiac in Neiman Marcus. There’s a 13-screen Rave Movie Theatre, too, and a toddlers’ play area.
35. University Park Village
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 332-5700
Address: 1612 South University Dr.
Description: An attractive, redbrick, open-air center offers more than 30 stores, including Ann Taylor, Apple Store, Chico’s, Luke’s Locker, Yves Delorme, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Nine West, Pottery Barn, Starbucks, and Williams-Sonoma, plus a variety of handpicked local favorites, like Ruby and Francesca’s Collections. Dining includes Blue Mesa Grill, Chili’s Bar & Grill, La Piazza, McKinley’s Bakery, and Starbucks.
36. Ernest Tubb Record Shop
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 624-8449
Address: 140 East Exchange Ave.
Description: Founded by the legendary country music crooner, this well-loved shop stocks the best in good, old music from Gene Autry, Lefty Frizzell, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Bob Wills, as well as records, tapes, CDs, videos, and memorabilia of country music past and present, along with bluegrass and gospel tunes, too.
37. Ridglea Music
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 731-1831
Address: 3345 Winthrop Ave.
Description: A fixture in Fort Worth for more than a half-century, this shop offers private music lessons and exceptional instruments, including guitars, amplifiers, public-address systems, drums, and band and orchestral instruments. There’s a good service department for guitars and band and orchestra instruments.
38. Justin Boot Outlet
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 654-3103
Address: 717 West Vickery Blvd.
Description: Based in Fort Worth, the world-renowned Justin Boot Company sells seconds and overstocks at its outlet on the south side of downtown. Classic lace-up ropers, steel-toed work boots, and casual chukkas, along with belts and other accessories, are sold at discounts.
39. Artisan Baking Co.
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 821-3124
Address: 4900 White Settlement Rd.
Description: Artisan Baking Company sells excellent, handmade breads baked by a small family on a daily basis. Organic ingredients are typical, as is the use of European-style, high-fat butter, unbleached and whole grain flours, whole milk and heavy cream, fresh eggs, and garlic from Gilroy, California. The fruits, veggies, and herbs found in the breads come from fellow vendors at the Cowtown Farmers Market. Scones, cookies, granola, biscotti, and breakfast pastries are among daily offerings. Store shelves are stocked also with Wildflower Soaps and Aduro Bean Coffee, local businesses.
40. Cowtown Farmers Market
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 462-1426
Address: 3821 Southwest Blvd.
Description: Found on the west side of the Highway 377/183 traffic circle in southwest Fort Worth, in front of the Texas Outdoors Store, this market operates every Saturday, year-round from 8 a.m. until the vendors sell out of products. On Wednesday in summer, there’s often a morning market, too. It’s the only market in town wherein all goods sold are either grown, raised, or produced within 150 miles of town. Aside from fruits, vegetables, and herbs, vendors also sell baked goods, coffee, dog treats, flowers, goat cheese, honey, jelly, meat, soap, tamales, and salsa.
41. George’S Imported Foods
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 737-0414
Address: 4424 White Settlement Rd.
Description: A small family-run store near the Monticello neighborhood, this 1951 institution sells Greek and other Mediterranean products. At lunch, you can get a good turkey-pita sandwich and spanikopita.
42. Roy Pope Grocery & Market
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 732-2863
Address: 2300 Merrick St.
Description: The oldest family grocer in Fort Worth began in 1943 and still caters to the shopper who wants personalized service and an old-fashioned setting. Imported, gourmet items are among specialties, as are hand-cut steaks and other meat. Harder-to-find exotic meats such as buffalo, venison, quail, ostrich, alligator, rabbit, goose, and squab are typically here, as is a good, small wine selection. The deli counter turns out an excellent burger, as well as take-home suppers of meat loaf, fried chicken, King Ranch chicken, soups, salads, and vegetables. There’s even delivery service in nearby neighborhoods.
43. Backwoods
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 332-2423, (888) 999-6934
Address: 2727 West Seventh St.
Description: Originally opened in 1973, this remarkable store moved from modest digs to a grand showplace of a home in 2008. It’s a terrific place to outfit yourself for mountain climbing, kayaking adventure, fly fishing, and more. Everything in the way of adventure sports is served here, from clothing to footwear to accessories. Brand names include Patagonia, The North Face, Prana, Lole, Osprey, Marmot, Hobie, Keen, Mountain Hardware, ExOfficio, Icebreaker, as well as the new Backwoods Collection.
44. Cabela’S
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 337-2400
Address: 12901 Cabela Dr.
Description: Found in far north Fort Worth near Alliance Airport, this is the new outpost of a national favorite. Decor includes enormous natural habitat re-creations with trophy animals and massive aquariums, and there are two ponds on-site, too. Hunting gear (ammunition, decoys, game calls), archery products (bows, cases, targets), shooting gear, dog supplies (electronic collars, dog toys), optics (eyewear, cameras, binoculars), electronics (GPS, handheld cameras), men’s hunting clothes and casual clothes, women’s clothing, kids’ clothing, footwear, fishing gear, boating supplies, camping supplies, auto and ATV gear, home decor, and various gifts and hobbies are among merchandise. There’s a restaurant and deli inside the store.
45. Luke’S Locker
City: Fort Worth, TX
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (817) 877-1448
Address: 2600 West Seventh St. in Montgomery Plaz
Description: The ultimate store for runners and walking enthusiasts, Luke’s sponsors a number of races and running clinics and groups.