The early-days reputation would plague the city for decades, but in the meantime it developed a noteworthy arts scene. It may have started out as a tired army outpost and wild cowtown, but today it's the 17th largest city in the country and is just as cosmopolitan as the 16 ahead of it. World-class museums around town celebrate Western and modern art, science, natural history, even cowgirls; there are five museums in the Cultural District alone, with several others scattered around the city. Top-notch cultural venues include Bass Performance Hall, and the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Great family attractions make it an ideal destination for spring break or summer vacations, too. In addition to the daily entertainment at the Stockyards, modern-day Fort Worth is home to a renowned zoo, impressive botanic gardens, a village of 1850s era log cabins and fun parks. Nearby Arlington draws crowds with Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and Rangers Ballpark. And if you're thinking about day trips, Glen Rose (about an hour's drive southwest) captivates budding paleontologists and naturalists with Dinosaur Valley State Park, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and Dino World.