Worthy Texas city lands in top 50 of list for best places to travel in 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Houstonians may want to forgo their out-of-state travel plans next year and take a little weekend vacation to Fort Worth. A new Travel + Leisure report has named Fort Worth one of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024, specifically highlighting the region for its "big-city thrills."

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Fort Worth was the only Texas city to make Travel + Leisure's prestigious list and one of just a handful of U.S. cities (including Cleveland, Ohio and Kansas City, Missouri). It's keeping good company with the likes of international destinations such as Paris, Istanbul, and Bangkok.

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The annual report was compiled by more than 20 Travel + Leisure staffers who picked the cities based on their own travel experiences. The chosen places were divided into seven categories, for: cultural immersion, food and drinks, big-city thrills, moments on the water, nature lovers, beach vibes, and adventurous travelers.

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