Bedford is one of the "mid-cities" situated between Dallas and Fort Worth. But with its roomy houses, manicured lawns, and low unemployment, the town has become a destination of its own. The arts scene is rich here. People from all over the world travel to Bedford's annual Bedford Blues and BBQ Festival, which features 48 hours of blues music and southern food. The Onstage theater company puts on affordable, high-quality plays, and you can take in dinner and a film at Movie Tavern, "the largest in-cinema dining experience operating in the United States." And then there's Trinity Arts Guild, where you can take painting classes and see the work of local artists on the walls. There are a variety of classes and programs for all ages at Bedford Library and the Boys Ranch Activity Center. All this plus outdoor festivals and plenty of green space within a short walk from the main municipal complex.