What to do in Fort Worth, Texas

[Zef]

Hey guys, I'm scheduled on a training course at Bell Helicopter Academy of Fort Worth...from Dec. 03 to Dec. 14...Guys from there...what are major points of interest of that nice place...Thanks..Syl

[rouxroux]

The Stockyards are cool (although a bit touristy)...You've go all sorts of stuff to do in the metroplex. You're close to TX. Motor Speedway, there's a great Cabela's outfitters store close as well, plus countless stuff in the Metroplex. Maybe some of the :locals" will chime in.

[Neilk]

Go to Dallas

[Halm]

Joe T Garcia's. Best Mexican restaurant in D/FW.

[Seahawk]

Try and stay at the Worthington Hotel...I spent a lot of time in Fort Worth with Bell working of the Cobra/Huey upgrade program. Nice, central location.

[rouxroux]

There is also a great Brazilian restaraunt just 1 block north of "the square"

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by rouxroux

There is also a great Brazilian restaraunt just 1 block north of "the square"

Fogo de Chao (or something like that)? Man, they should pass out vouchers for free cardiac catheterizations at that place. Of course, the meat is incredible.

[rouxroux]

Yeah, we stumbled upon it while staying at the Worthington for PCA Parade back in '04.

[stomachmonkey]

Drive up to Argyle and help me move furniture into the house?

[Zef]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Drive up to Argyle and help me move furniture into the house?

Yea...but I asked for Fort Worth things to do...

[Neilk]

Originally Posted by Halm

Joe T Garcia's. Best Mexican restaurant in D/FW.

Pick a nice day to go there so you can walk through the gardens outside. I've only been there once and was amazed at its' size and beauty (for a restaurant, it's not Versailles) . Bring cash as I don't think they accept credit cards.

[onlycafe]

Originally Posted by Halm

Joe T Garcia's. Best Mexican restaurant in D/FW.

i would have to argue against this, their food is only average, but they will continue to bring it until you say "no mas" ,if you are looking to drink in the garden , yes this is the place.
however if you are looking for a great meal i would suggest a place called trujillos. terrific food, very nice people. try the pralines after dinner, don't try to buy them all.

[BRPORSCHE]

You'll miss me by a day. I am going up that way on the 15th to get myself a bambi!

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Fogo de Chao (or something like that)? Man, they should pass out vouchers for free cardiac catheterizations at that place. Of course, the meat is incredible.

Excellent place to eat!

Also go to the "Bass Pro Shop" in Grapevine. Have to get some good Tejas BBQ while you are there...

[rouxroux]

Although not "trendy" as far as Tex-Mex, the fajitas and bacon-wrapped shrimp at the Blue Goose are 2 dishes that can't be beat!....Hey, there's you a full day of fun: Eat lunch at the Blue Goose (North of the LBJ on Midway), then drive just a bit further north on Midway until you're running next to the runway of the Addison airport. Turn left on Commander, go down about a block, and you'll be at the RUF autocentre. When you finish there, drive over to the airport and go through the Cavanaugh Flight Museum (one of the best aviation museums anywhere) www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com Maybe book a ride in a Stearman or one of their T-6's for the afternoon! Hey, how's that for a fun-filled day?

[avi8torny]

Originally Posted by Zef

Hey guys, I'm scheduled on a training course at Bell Helicopter Academy of Fort Worth...from Dec. 03 to Dec. 14...Guys from there...what are major points of interest of that nice place...Thanks..Syl

You going there for an initial or recurrent and for what model? The academy is now at the Alliance Airport, Ross Perot's creation north of Ft. Worth. Talk to one of your instructors when you get there and have them arrange a factory tour over at the Hurst facility. Seeing how the blades are constructed and the ongoing operations at the destruction/testing facility are really interesting. When I was there they had a V-22 empennage and tail section rigged for testing.

PM me if you want more insight, I am there every year.

[legion]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Fogo de Chao (or something like that)? Man, they should pass out vouchers for free cardiac catheterizations at that place. Of course, the meat is incredible.

Best...restaurant...ever....

[Zef]

Originally Posted by avi8torny

You going there for an initial or recurrent and for what model? The academy is now at the Alliance Airport, Ross Perot's creation north of Ft. Worth. Talk to one of your instructors when you get there and have them arrange a factory tour over at the Hurst facility. Seeing how the blades are constructed and the ongoing operations at the destruction/testing facility are really interesting. When I was there they had a V-22 empennage and tail section rigged for testing.

PM me if you want more insight, I am there every year.

It's for an initial on the old but alive 206B...I will send you a PM for the insight. Thanks a lot for this info.

[Zef]

Originally Posted by rouxroux

Although not "trendy" as far as Tex-Mex, the fajitas and bacon-wrapped shrimp at the Blue Goose are 2 dishes that can't be beat!....Hey, there's you a full day of fun: Eat lunch at the Blue Goose (North of the LBJ on Midway), then drive just a bit further north on Midway until you're running next to the runway of the Addison airport. Turn left on Commander, go down about a block, and you'll be at the RUF autocentre. When you finish there, drive over to the airport and go through the Cavanaugh Flight Museum (one of the best aviation museums anywhere) www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com Maybe book a ride in a Stearman or one of their T-6's for the afternoon! Hey, how's that for a fun-filled day?

Many thanks Rouxroux...I will drive there for sure...RUF and the Aviation museum will be on my schedule...!

[futuresoptions]

Go to Billy Bob's at the stock yards and get your picture taken on the back of the bull....