Fort Worth Stockyards
Historical landmark · Stockyards ·
Historic district with twice-daily cattle drives and cowboy culture
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131 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, USA Get directions
Historic district with twice-daily cattle drives and cowboy culture
131 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, USA Get directions
"A quick day trip from Dallas, this historic district channels Western spirit with live rodeos that invite you to release your inner cowboy." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"In its early days, The Stockyards was a watering hole for cattlemen, cowboys, politicians, and bankers. (Rumor has it that John Wayne was a regular—you can reserve what people say was his favorite table, booth 26, for yourself.) Today, over 75 years later, the spirit of the Old West is still very much alive here, though the restaurant has been restored with oversized leather booths and twinkly crystal chandeliers. The facade may have changed, but the old-timey charm and menu has stayed pretty much the same. This spot goes heavy on hand-cut aged steaks, wild game, and baking soda biscuits." - lauren topor
"The historic district preserves the city’s Western past and is presented as a must‑see area where visitors can experience the legacy of the cattle trade, browse shops and saloons, and witness twice‑daily cattle drives with drovers available to answer questions." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Presented as a must-see Fort Worth attraction where visitors can see longhorn steers, learn about the city's 'Cowtown' history, and combine a trip with nearby experiences like rodeos at the Cowtown Coliseum or a night at Billy Bob's honky-tonk; the area is central to Fort Worth's western heritage offerings in April." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A historic area in Fort Worth that offers a Wild West experience with cattle drives and rodeos." - Travel + Leisure Editors