5 Fort Worth life hacks

Pro tips every Fort Worthian should know.

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A very important question about Cowtown is trending on Reddit: “What’s a Fort Worth specific life hack that you know”?

Here are some of our favorite responses:

🎟️ Sign up for the Stockyards Heritage Club (it’s free to join) to receive a monthly code for free parking in the Stockyards. | Sign up

📲 ZipZone is a local rideshare service that offers rides in certain neighborhoods for under $3. New members will also get the first two rides free. | Download the app

🌱 Fort Worth Public Library cardholders can check out a free, seven-day pass to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. | Check out a pass

🚗 Take Trinity Metro to DFW Airport to save money on parking and tolls. | Find your route

🗒️ Get your vehicle registration stickers at Kroger or Tom Thumb to avoid waiting in line at the tax office. | Find a location near you

Share your favorite Fort Worth life hack with us.

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