The city of Fort Worth is the 17th-largest city in the United States and is part of a thriving tourist destination including the nearby city of Dallas. As the city's official website proclaims, Fort Worth is the city of "Cowboys and Culture," featuring both preserved old West heritage and new artistic attractions such as world-class museums. University Drive was named for Texas Christian University. Although there are no hotels actually on the street, Fort Worth visitors can choose from a number of accommodations in the area immediately surrounding North University Drive.
The Residence Inn Fort Worth Cultural District is a half mile from North University Drive. The Residence Inn is an all-suite hotel, with each suite containing separate sleep and work areas. Pull-out sofa beds are included in each room, as are computer work desks. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher and kitchen utensils. Free high-speed Internet is available for all guests. The hotel is within walking distance of the Science and History Museum and the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum. Free hot breakfast is served every weekday and complimentary cocktail receptions are held Monday through Wednesday in the hotel lobby. Milano's Pizza, BoomerJack's Grill and the Ol' South Pancake House are all within walking distance.
The Ramada Midtown is a mile from North University Drive, in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District. The hotel's basic accommodations include either queen or king size beds and complimentary high-speed Internet. The Ramada Midtown has an Olympic-size outdoor pool and a fitness center. The Fort Worth Zoo and Fort Worth Botanical Gardens are a short walk away. Nearby restaurants include Z's Cafe, Tommy's Hamburger Grill, Milano's Pizza and Pasta and Chimy's Cerveceria.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is located about a half mile from North University Drive, adjacent to the Trinity River. Guest accommodations include both rooms and suites, with suites offering accommodations for up to six people. Each room has a microwave oven, mini-refrigerator and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Hotel patrons have free access to the on-site fitness center, heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi. A daily continental breakfast is complimentary for guests. Guests can walk to the University Park Village open air shopping center across the street or can visit the Fort Worth Zoo and Botanical Gardens, about a ten-minute walk. Nearby dining options include Kincaid's Hamburgers, Milano's Pizza and Z's Cafe.
