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Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
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There are few better places in Texas to experience the Old West than at the Fort Worth Stockyards, a former Chisholm Trail cowboy outpost and livestock market that has been transformed into one of the... Read More
There are few better places in Texas to experience the Old West than at the Fort Worth Stockyards, a former Chisholm Trail cowboy outpost and livestock market that has been transformed into one of the state's premier entertainment districts. Not only does the district boast an array of western-themed shops, restaurants and bars, it's also home to the world's largest honky-tonk (Billy Bob's Texas) and the world's only twice-daily cattle drive (at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.). Additional attractions include a petting zoo, a cattle pen maze, a mechanical bull and a vintage railroad offering one-hour rides along the Trinity River. Time your visit for a Friday or Saturday when you can catch the Stockyards Championship Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- Sightseeing: "The best place to view the cattle drive (The Herd) is on E. Exchange Avenue in front of the Stockyards Visitors Center. Also note that street parking is free along East Exchange Avenue."
- Best for Sightseeing Because: The Stockyard Historic District is the best place to get a taste of cowboy culture.