Known as the city "Where the West Begins", Fort Worth embraces its western heritage while moving forward with a revitalized downtown area and major cultural attractions. With a friendly population of more than half a million people, Fort Worth is now the 19th-largest city in the country. It is consistently ranked among the top places in the nation to work, live, and do business by national magazines like Money, Fortune, and Newsweek. The city is home to major corporations like Lockheed Martin, American Airlines, Bell Helicopter-Textron, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Pier 1 Imports, and RadioShack. Fort Worth is easily accessible from major highways. And it's only 17.5 miles to downtown Fort Worth from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the nation. Do not forget to click on some ot the city links to get a feel for what the neighborhood has to offer!
