History...

Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth is rich in Western history and lore. During the great cattle drives of the late 1800's, Fort Worth was one of the major stops on the legendary Chisholm Trail. Cowboys on the trail would visit downtown Fort Worth for some much needed recreation. The downtown area was filled with saloons, gambling parlors, shooting galleries and dance halls, which attracted a rough mix of gamblers, cattlemen, outlaws, and lonesome doves.

The area was named for the Sundance Kid who - along with his partner Butch Cassidy - was a frequent visitor to the area, then known as Hell's Half Acre. Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, well-known participants in the "Shootout at the OK Corral," could also be spotted from time to time in Sundance Square. Most of the buildings in Sundance Square date from the turn of the 20th century, and have been beautifully restored to provide a wonderful architectural view of the past. The red brick streets and lush courtyards add to Sundance Square's authentic aura.

A few of the notable buildings in Sundance Square include the Knights of Pythias Hall (1901), the Land Title Building (1889), and the Jett Building (1907), which features the Chisholm Trail Mural painted by Richard Haas in the mid 1980s and spans the building's southern façade. The mural commemorates the Fort Worth segment of the Chisholm Trail cattle drives of 1867-1875.

Today...

In Sundance Square, you'll discover something for everyone, and you can enjoy a different experience each time you visit. The many restaurants appeal to all palates and range from casual to elegant atmospheres, from intimate dining perfect for two, to a family-style gathering place for as many as you can invite. Each block is lined with notable stores like Barnes & Noble, Jos. A. Bank, Pappagallo Classiques and Leddy's Ranch at Sundance and nestled among them are intimate, locally-treasured specialty boutiques like Earthbones and Vessels.

If you’re looking to be entertained, Sundance Square is home to two live theatres, several museums and art galleries, a movie theatre, a comedy club and Bass Hall, one of the world's finest concert and performance halls. Live music from venues like Scat Jazz Lounge and 8.0’s spills out into streets, creating an unmatched ambiance that draws patrons into the action. Challenge your friends to a taste-testing of hundreds of beers at the infamous Flying Saucer – just don’t try them all in one night.

Sundance Square is also a premier address for urban residential properties: it seems some people just don’t want to leave once they get here.

Day or night, there's a high-energy ambience in the air in Sundance Square. A feeling of excitement, innovation and fun creates a unique experience set against a breathtaking and historic downtown backdrop.

Sundance Square is also doing its part to help the environment by purchasing cleaner, renewable energy from Green Mountain Energy to offset 10 percent of its yearly energy needs through 2012. According to the EPA, this purchase makes Sundance Square the largest real estate green power purchaser in Texas.

Located only 18 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Sundance Square is accessible to the Southwest and the world. Dallas, Arlington and the Mid-Cities are only a short drive on major freeways. The Fort Worth Convention Center and the Intermodal Transportation Center, a regional hub for ground transportation, are located just blocks away.