Fort Worth Stockyards is the heart and soul of the world-famous livestock industry in Texas. The historic attraction anchors the Fort Worth National Historic District and offers an authentic taste of the state's Western heritage with brick walkways, wooden enclosures and Old West architecture.
Don't miss the Fort Worth Stockyards Visitor Centre, which offers exhibits, maps and guided walking tours. The Stockyards Museum is filled with ranching memorabilia, while the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame spotlights local legends.
Stock up on cowboy boots, Western shirts and belt buckles at the colourful souvenir stores. You can also sit down for a meal or shot of whisky at the district's atmospheric saloons and steakhouses. There's plenty of entertainment to enjoy, from action-packed Wild West shows to genuine rodeos on Friday and Saturday nights. Twice a day, local cowboys also muster a miniature herd of longhorn cattle up East Exchange Avenue.
Getting around Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Stockyards is in the city's National Historic District, a 10-minute drive from the downtown core. Street parking is available along East Exchange Avenue, while local buses run from Downtown Fort Worth to the stockyards in around 30 minutes.