It's officially college move-in season, and we want to say "Welcome to Cowtown" to our new arrivals at TCU, Texas Wesleyan, and TCC — and anyone else starting a new chapter in Fort Worth. Whether you grew up far away or already call Fort Worth home, we are so excited you're here.

We understand that starting school is a lot of change at the same time and taking on the 12th largest city in the country can feel a bit overwhelming. We put together an ultimate City Guide to help you out in your first few weeks. These articles also contain interactive maps to help you get your bearings — soon, you'll be navigating Panther City like a pro.

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We never met a brunch we didn't like. | Photo by FTWtoday

Eat

We don't know about you, but trying to unpack and cook is a no-go. Fuel up for any meal:

Shop hundreds of vendors every weekend in Cowtown. | Photo provided by The Clearfork Farmers Market

Shop

Time to stock up. Find fresh food for your pantry and unique, discounted home goods for your new apartment or dorm:

Gateway Park is a popular destination for mountain bikers. | Photo provided by the City of Fort Worth

Explore

Your world doesn't have to stop at the edge of campus — save these off-campus study spots for when the library is packed and get out and about with these:

Dickies Arena has been nominated for a variety of awards since opening in 2019. | Photo via @arcpointstudios

Play

With a couple more weeks until football season, you're going to need something to do besides homework. Take a peek at these:

Students — we hope your next four years are wonderful + you come to love Fort Worth as much as we do. Faithful readers — help us welcome the new arrivals by sharing this article with a friend.