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Address: 131 E Exchange Ave, Stockyards Historical District, Fort Worth, TX 76106-8213
A throwback to past days, this daily event was introduced to celebrate "Fort Worth 150," the anniversary of the city's founding as a military outpost on the banks of the Trinity River. Now, when the weather cooperates, cowboys and cowgirls herd a dozen or so Texas longhorns from Exchange Avenue and back each...
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Address: 2nd and Commerce St, City Center complex, Fort Worth, TX
Dating from 1907, this structure housed one of Fort Worth's early fire stations and was also the site of an early city hall. Visitors can direct themselves through the range of exhibits and trace Fort Worth's history back 150 years. Displays on Fort Worth's terrain, local history, and the industries that built the...
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
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Address: 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76106
The stockyards of Fort Worth once bustled with cattle, and saloons lined the streets, offering respite to herders and passersby. Now part of a historic district, the old barns and pens house shops, museums and restaurants and help preserve the town's colorful heritage. Be sure to check out some of the most notable...
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Address: 121 E Exchange Ave, Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX 76106
The world's first indoor rodeo was held in 1918 in the circa-1908 Cowtown Coliseum. Its popularity rendered it a recurring activity, and nowadays, live rodeos can be viewed at the venue every Friday and Saturday night. Special events are also scheduled throughout the year. During summer months, the coliseum welcomes...
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
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Address: 1501 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Instructional and fun, this museum features a wealth of exhibits, not to mention Noble Planetarium and the 80-foot IMAX Omni Theater. Permanent exhibits include "DinoDig" (complete with models of giant reptiles and a chance to excavate their bones)and "Hands On Science," which gives children the opportunity to...
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
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Address: 1720 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
This museum pays homage to women who exemplify the spirit of the American West by virtue of their fortitude and determination. Memorabilia and displays on more than 400 notable women can be found, along with the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, whose exhibits honor pioneers, entrepreneurs, teachers, artists, and more. Completed...
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Address: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
This museum was built in 1961 to house Fort Worth publisher Amon Carter's collection of Western art. Today, the holdings have increased greatly, and the striking museum (designed by Philip Johnson) houses masterworks by American painters, along with sculpture and graphic arts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Winslow...
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Address: US 377, 10 miles southwest of downtown, Fort Worth, TX
A series of parks and recreational spaces encircles this 3700-acre lake located a short drive from downtown Fort Worth. Fishing is popular, and local anglers frequently cast for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Boat ramps allow watercraft access, and picnic areas and campsites are found along the shore. Given...
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Address: 400 Main St, Sundance Square, Fort Worth, TX 76102
In the late 19th century, cattle were Fort Worth's main industry, and millions of head were routed through the city on the legendary trail for which this mural was named. In honor of this tradition, artist Richard Haas created an expansive image to commemorate the event and the trail that stretched from San Antonio to...
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Address: 121 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76106
When it was built in 1908, the Cowtown Coliseum was the premiere venue for livestock exhibition in the country. The building was also the site of the world's first indoor rodeo in 1918. Other memorable events include appearances by Theodore Roosevelt, Elvis Presley, and Jimmy Carter. Nowadays, the coliseum hosts a...
