The Ashton Hotel's location in the center of downtown Fort Worth is perfect for getting around the city. While staying at the hotel, the concierge will assist you in planning activities, so you can experience all the diverse traditions that make Fort Worth a truly great city.

Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall

Bass Hall, just a few short blocks from The Ashton Hotel, has been ranked "one of the top 10 opera houses in the world," by Travel and Leisure. In addition to opera, Bass Hall is home to the Ballet, the Symphony Orchestra, the Van Cliburn Piano Competition and concerts, and special productions by Casa Manaña theatre.

In addition to Bass Hall, two theatres are walking distance from the hotel. Circle Theatre specializes in contemporary plays and often produces plays by Texas playwrights. Jubilee Theater is renown for its focus on African-American plays and productions.

Museum District

The Kimbell Art Museum is consistently ranked among the outstanding modern public art-gallery facilities in the world. Designed by American architect Louis I. Kahn, the building that the Kimbell calls home is almost as famous as its collections.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth exhibits the following contemporary art mediums: painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography. A new Modern Art Museum designed by Tadao Ando opened in November, 2002, and is expected to rival the top modern art museums in the world.

The Amon Carter Museum is devoted to exhibit the finest examples of American art, which includes Amon G. Carter's personal collection featuring Remingtons and Russells. The museum closed in 1999 for a $39 million dollar expansion and renovation which tripled its exhibition space.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has been the most popular cultural attraction in North Texas since the mid-1980s. It features interactive exhibits, galleries, Noble Planetarium, and Omni Theater, which have shows daily.

Stockyards National Historic District

Just 3 miles North of downtown and filled with western shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and Longhorns, the historical Stockyards, is a must see for those who want to experience the flavor of the Old West.

Other Points of Interest

The nationally ranked Fort Worth Zoo is about 10 minutes driving from The Ashton Hotel. The Zoo is full of interesting species and exhibits including Siberian Tigers, Koala Bears, a primate exhibit designed by Dr. Jane Goodall, and the Texas Wild exhibit.

Tee-off for Colonial Golf Tournament is in May and attracts winners from the U.S. P.G.A., U.S. Open, British Open, and the Masters tournaments. The golf course is a short driving distance from the hotel.

The Ashton is the perfect place to stay during parents' weekend for Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University. Both are private universities about 10 minutes driving from the hotel.