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Historical Stockyards District

  • January 20, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by globewriter from New York, New York
Historical Stockyards District

If you’re looking for a taste of the true south, the Fort Worth stockyards are a great place to start. A few blocks of rib joints, old west apparel shops and a true-blue stockyard and old-time railroad station make this a perfect spot for families of all ages. You can find plentiful parking in free and paid lots surrounding the entire stockyard area, which runs from about 23rd Street to Stockyards Avenue in downtown Fort Worth.

I suggest first heading down East Exchange Avenue, where most of the action takes place. The streets are lined with old-time saloons which offer local fare, including ribs, steaks, Tex Mex and good ol’ country cookin’. There are also shops with a wide variety of Texas wares like huge silver belt buckles, wild west artwork, salsas, chilis, and of course cowboy attire.

Then make your way to the front lawn of the original Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building, where live bulls are steadied by “cowboys” for children and adults alike to mount for a perfect photo op. *Note: cowboy lingo may require translation! The Exchange Building itself is host to the Stockyards Museum, which gives a unique history of Fort Worth’s town center (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm--by donation!) and weekend rodeos. Just nearby are the actual livestock pens, where live animals wander around to the delight of children.

Other immediate attractions include the Cowboy Hall of Fame, Grapevine Vintage Railroad (take a ride!) and Stockyards Station. Stockyards Station is home to an additional area of great casual dining options, a winery, ice cream and snack shops and local artisan galleries. Kids will love the wide array of treats and creative gifts that they can purchase as reminders of their trip to the Wild West. Check out Stockyards Station in more detail here: http://www.stockyardsstation.com/.

But the Fort Worth Stockyards aren’t just for kids; there is an abundant nightlife here for the older crowd as well. Nearby Billy Bob’s, or the biggest honkey tonk in the world, is known for its laid back atmosphere where guests can have a few drinks, play some pool and listen to world-class country musicians. Read more about it in my review specifically on Billy Bob’s. Stockyards Station also has some fun bars and restaurants that cater to adults after hours with live entertainment and drink specials, as well as the evening rodeos on the weekends.

As a true northerner, I can say that visiting the Fort Worth Stockyards is a bit of culture shock, but definitely a fun-filled day or evening that you won’t ever forget. For the whole scoop, visit http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/index.aspx.

From journal Honky Tonkin' and Some High Culture in Ft. Worth

Historical Stockyards

  • July 14, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by mays9charles from Fort Worth, Texas
Historical Stockyards

Fort Worth was once one of the leading stockyards in the United States along with St. Louis and Chicago.

You can visit this area on the north side. It has been remodeled with many historical sights and buildings which are of Western design. There are ice cream shops, Western stores, souvenir shops and restaurants. Almost like a trip back to frontier times...a touch of the old West! The Stockyards Hotel is available for lodging and is a reminder of frontier times with a Western theme.

Also, the White Elephant Saloon provides a Western-style atmosphere for dancing and live entertainment and was used often for the filming of Walker, Texas Ranger TV series.

On the ceiling and walls there are Western hats from many celebrities such as Chuck Norris, George Strait and Willie Nelson. According to the bartender, anyone can have their hat placed there also.

There is train station just a short walk east with more restaurants and shops.

All this is located just a short drive from the downtown courthouse.

From journal Things to do in Cowtown

Stockyards

  • December 28, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Christie from Grapevine, Texas
The Stockyards is what made Fort Worth famous! Now, the quaint brick streets and the memories of cowboys bring people back!
The daily cattle drives are unique to Fort Worth. The drive leaves at 11:00 and returns at 4:00. The cowhands who tend the longhorns are outfitted in authentic attire and equipment, and they will happily answer questions about them, their horse, and the area.
There are hundreds of shops full of unique merchandise, antiques, and souveniers. The Texas Wines shop in the Stockyards Station area is a personal favorite!

From journal Fort Worth Western Heritage

Stockyards National Historic District

  • November 27, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by samepenny from Fort Worth, Texas
Stockyards National Historic District

Genuine feel of the Old West has been preserved for you and for history along Exchange Avenue on Fort Worth's North Side. Renovated Western-style stores and restaurants with the real boardwalks that you have seen on tv and in the movies. Historical walking tour available at 140 East Exchange Avenue. (817) 625-9715. Information Center at 130 East Exchange Avenue (817) 624-4741.

From journal Fort Worth any time of the year-with updates

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Stockyards Historic District

  • November 6, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by travel2000 from New York, New York
Stockyards Historic District

These stockyards used to be the largest in the world. They are also known as Cowtown, and rightly so. We got there on a Sunday morning, just in time for an classic car show! That was alot of fun checking out the vintage models. As you walk in through the main entrance/gate, there is a hotel and lots of western looking stores. Here, you can find your cowboy boots, hats, saddle...whatever you need to look the part. We skipped the Museum, was interested in the "Billy Bob's Texas", which was billed as the world's largest honky-tonk. We didn't stay long enough for a rodeo, but saw many exciting signs for them. We also walked through the deserted stockyards, chatted with a cowboy and his horse posing for photos, and basically had a grand time!

From journal Fort Worth, More than Cow Town!

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