๐บ๐ธ Fort Worth Stockyards: Your Ultimate Cowboy Town Guide ๐ค
Step right into the heart of Texas history at the Fort Worth Stockyards! This isn't just a tourist attraction; it's a living, breathing monument to the Old West. From iconic cattle drives to honky-tonk bars, here's your complete guide to experiencing a true Cowtown adventure. ๐ Daytime in the Stockyards: Cowboy Culture Up Close Activity Details & Tips ๐ฏ Longhorn Cattle Drive ๐ฎ FREE! The iconic event. Watch a real herd of majestic Texas Longhorns parade down Exchange Ave. Daily at 11:30 AM & 4:00 PM. Arrive 15-20 mins early for the best view along the wooden fences. MUST-DO Stockyards Museum ($3) Housed in the old Livestock Exchange Building. Perfect for history buffs. Closed on Tuesdays. ๐๏ธ John Wayne: An American Experience ($22.95) A tribute museum to "The Duke," filled with memorabilia from his film career and personal life. ๐ค 0) Your chance to stand next to a gentle giant! Find the steers and their handlers stationed on Main Street for a classic Texas photo. ๐ธ When: Typically Fri & Sat nights at 7:30 PM (check the official calendar). Tickets: $55 - $130. Book online in advance for the best seats (center sections are ideal). Billy Bob's Texas ๐ต: The "World's Largest Honky-Tonk." This legendary venue features live country music, a huge dance floor, a bull-riding arena, and multiple bars. A true Texas institution! Cowboy Dueling Experience โ๏ธ: A live-action show recreating an old-fashioned cowboy showdown. Fridays & Saturdays only. ๐ Where to Eat: On-Site Recommendation H3 Ranch: A classic Stockyards steakhouse with solid rustic ambiance. Order: The Sirloin Steak (medium-rare) with a loaded Baked Potato. Avoid: The BBQ Brisketโit's famously dry here. Save your BBQ appetite for dedicated joints elsewhere. ๐ A Quick History of the Fort Worth Stockyards In the late 1800s, Fort Worth earned the name "Cowtown" as over 4 million head of cattle passed through on the Chisholm Trail. By 1902, investors built massive meatpacking plants, grain mills, and the Livestock Exchange Building, transforming it into an industrial hub. The area boomed, becoming known as the "Wall Street of the West" for the livestock trade. #FortWorthStockyards #Cowtown #TexasTravel #DallasDayTrip #Rodeo #HonkyTonk