Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.themodern.org
;
3200 Darnell St; adult/child $10/free; 10am-5pm Tue-Sun, to 8pm Thu)
In a stunning,
soaring space, this museum houses an incredible number of provocative and mind-ex-
panding works by luminaries such as Mark Rothko and Picasso.
Can't-miss pieces include Anselm Kiefer's
Book with Wings
, Martin Puryear's
Ladder
for Booker T Washington
and Andy Warhol's
Twenty-Five Colored Marilyns
. The mu-
seum restaurant, Cafe
́
Modern, is drop-dead gorgeous, seeming to float on the water of the
surrounding reflective pools.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
MAP
MUSEUM
(
www.cartermuseum.org
;
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, to 8pm Thu, noon-5pm Sun)
Pre-1945 American art shines at this museum, including iconic works by John Singer Sar-
gent, Winslow Homer and Alexander Calder, as well as an impressive collection of works
depicting the American West by artists Frederic Remington and Charles M Russell.
There's also an extensive photography collection. Walking through the exhibits is like
taking a visual tour of the US - from Yosemite National Park with Albert Bierstadt to
New Mexico with Georgia O'Keeffe.
National Cowgirl Museum
MAP
MUSEUM
( 817-336-4475;
www.cowgirl.net
;
1721 Gendy St; adult/child $10/8; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
This airy, impressive museum explores the myth and the reality of cowgirls in American
culture. From rhinestone costumes to rare film footage, this is a fun and educational ride:
by the time you walk out, you'll have a whole new appreciation for these tough workers.
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Downtown & Around
Sundance Square
(
www.sundancesquare.com
)
You can stroll yourself happy in the 14-block Sundance Square, near
Main and 3rd Sts. Colorful architecture, art galleries and a host of bars and restaurants
make this one 'hood not to miss. New in 2013 was a big, spurting fountain and lots of sur-
rounding condos.
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