Cities to Visit: Burleson, Texas
Just 9 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth, Burleson is
one of the fastest growing cities in Tarrant and Johnson counties, offering
award-winning schools, specialty and antique shopping, quality housing,
and a multitude of recreational opportunities.
Olde Town offers specialty gift shops, antique shops,
restaurants, tea rooms, and Interurban Museum and Visitor Center.
Visit Johnson County's oldest farm, Russell Farm Art Center,
and view outstanding sculpture art and wildscape area featuring more
than 100 types of plants.
Burleson offers some of Texas' most beautiful parks and recreational
facilities. Six thousand sports fans flock to Bartlett Park in
July for the Pony National Girls Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament. Hidden
Creek Golf Course offers one of Texas' most challenging, scenic
courses, and Hidden Creek Sports Complex hosts baseball
and softball fields.
In May, Burleson hosts Good Life Days Week featuring
daily activities for children, adults and seniors, Honey Tour
De Burleson Bike Ride, Fiesta de Burleson (Cinco
de Mayo celebration), and Honeyfest, an all-day festival
for the whole family as well as Miss Teen Texas Pageant; Fourth
of July Parade and Fireworks, Good Life Gala and Annual
Auction, and Christmas Parade of Lights in
December.
Visitors will find nationally known and local hotels, with more than
400 rooms (featuring 17 specialty, theme-oriented rooms).