Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas combines the charm of country living with the excitement of southern culture.  A short 32-mile drive from Dallas, Fort Worth is a great stop on your road trip!

Wander through the many shops at the Fort Worth Stockyards Station to find personalized cowboy or cowgirl hats and other Texan souvenirs.  Watch the cattle drive down main street, where cowboys move longhorn cattle from the stables to the stockyard.  Head over to pet different animals at the Stockyards Barnyards Petting Coral.  Attend the showdown on the train tracks to find out who wins the draw.  And be sure to try out some Texas BBQ at one of the local restaurants.

End your night by joining hundreds of others at a famous Fort Worth indoor rodeo. With classic country music, live singers, and all the traditional rodeo events, you won’t be disappointed. These rodeos are also kid friendly, giving your kids the opportunity to participate and meet the animals.

Check the local restaurants for live music that will be playing while you are in town and experience a true Texas honky-tonk.

Forth Worth makes a fun and engaging place for you to explore!

See

A herd of longhorns being driven by real Texas cowhands

Feel

Goats, sheep, camels, and maybe even kangaroos at the Stockyards Petting Corral

Hear

Live country music and the excitement of a championship rodeo

Smell

Texas BBQ and new leather boots at the Stockyards Station shops

Taste

Texas ribeye seared over an open fire and homemade cobbler for dessert

Sense

The feeling of community as you experience the “Old West” and southern hospitality

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