Fort Worth is the epitome of everything cowboy related; once home to cattlemen, outlaws and cowboys themselves, it has kept its identity, albeit in a more urban environment, with interesting museums. Watch the Fort Worth Herd, the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, take in a rodeo, or two-step the night away at one of Billy Bob’s honky-tonk concerts.
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
Step into the West
Fort Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, every inch of the Stockyards tells the true history of Texas’ famous livestock industry.
131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth
(760) 767-1232
www.fortworthstockyards.org
FORT WORTH HERD
The Old West comes to life before your eyes during the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive presented by the Fort Worth Herd. Real Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns down East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 am and 4 pm. Every detail of the cattle drive — from the saddles and chaps to the boots and hats — is authentic and historically true.
STOCKYARDS HOTEL
Fort Worth’s legendary Stockyards Hotel has been welcoming guests since first opening its doors over 100 years ago in 1907.
109 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth
(817) 625-6427
www.stockyardshotel.com
FORT WORTH ZOO
Outdoor Learning Theater
The Outdoor Learning Theater gives Zoo guests entertaining and educational encounters with the Zoo’s diverse animal collection. The 13,000 square-foot facility stands on the site of the old Herpetarium (next to the Penguin’s habitat) and is complete with shaded seating and a stage with behind-the-scenes areas.
Yellow Rose Express Train
Hop aboard the Yellow Rose Express, which travels between the Safari Depot and Texas Wild!
Wild West Shooting Gallery
Enjoy an interactive laser target game in the heart of Texas Wild!‘s Texas Town. Be prepared to think fast and shoot straight.
Hurricane & Tornado Simulators
A hurricane simulator (in African Savanna) and a tornado simulator (in Texas Wild!) allow guests to experience the power of
high-force winds.
Safari Splash
Cool off and chill out at Safari Splash. Snag a shaded lounge chair and enjoy a cold soft drink or lemonade and let the kids soak up the fun in the 14,000-square-foot splash area.
1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
(817) 759-7555
www.fortworthzoo.org
SUNDANCE SQUARE
Fort Worth’s city center buzzes day and night with people, energy, and opportunity. It’s one of the most walkable urban areas you’ll find anywhere – the perfect place to soak up the excitement and friendly ambiance of Fort Worth. The heart of downtown is Sundance Square, a 35-square-block shopping and entertainment district where charming, beautifully restored buildings stand alongside glittering skyscrapers. Here, you’ll find locals, downtown residents, and visitors among a multitude of restaurants, shops, galleries, and performance venues.
201 Main Street, Fort Worth
(817) 255-5700
www.sundancesquare.com
FORT WORTH SCAVENGER HUNT
Texas’ cultural capital turned its city center into one great big art gallery. On this fun-filled Fort Worth scavenger hunt, find epic sculptures, inspiring fountains, and storied buildings at every turn. How many fountains does it take to make a Water Garden? Which hotel is big enough to be named after Texas? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Fort Worth! You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the art & culture and history of Fort Worth.
1502 Commerce St, Fort Worth
www.letsroam.com
THE SECRET CHAMBERS ESCAPE CHALLENGE
For the James Rockford aficionados of the family, why not try your hand at finding clues, solving puzzles, cracking codes, and searching working escape routes at the Secret Chambers Escape Challenge? There’s no time to waste as you and your team have only 60 minutes to complete all the challenges and successfully break out! This is a very fun outing for all the family to get involved in, and it’s guaranteed to bring you all closer together as you jointly attempt to solve all the clues.
513 Alta Mere Drive Fort Worth
(817) 857-3555
www.thesecretchambers.com
LOG CABIN VILLAGE
The initiative of a replica log cabin village was the clever idea of the Pioneer Heritage Committee and members of the Tarrant County Historical Society who had come to the conclusion that the wonderful and original log structures, prevalent in the 1800s, were disappearing from the Texas landscape, and taking an important portion of Texas history with it, too. A replica village dedicated to log cabin history and culture was created, with six log houses for visitors to learn all about past times.
2100 Log Cabin Village Ln, Fort Worth
(817) 392-5881
www.logcabinvillage.org
