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Historic district · Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth’s old cattle market, with pens, the daily longhorn parade and weekend rodeos.
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About Fort Worth Stockyards
The Stockyards are in the north of Fort Worth, where in the late 19th and early 20th centuries one of the country’s largest cattle markets operated, connected to the railroads and packing plants. Today the neighborhood is a national historic district, with the pens, the old stock exchange building and brick-paved streets.
Twice a day, horse-mounted cowboys drive a small herd of Texas longhorn cattle down Exchange Avenue, the main street. On Friday and Saturday nights, the 1908 Cowtown Coliseum hosts rodeos with bull riding, roping and barrel racing.
The neighborhood has boot and hat shops, country dance halls and meat restaurants, and a wooden maze of pens to walk through.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From two hours to half a day; with the rodeo, an evening.
Best time
Late afternoon, to see the cattle parade and stay for the rodeo on Fridays and Saturdays.
How to get there
By car or bus, about 5 km north of downtown Fort Worth.
Tip
Check the website for parade and rodeo times. The longhorn cattle are docile but large: watch from the sidewalk.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fort Worth Stockyards
When is the rodeo at the Fort Worth Stockyards?
Usually on Friday and Saturday nights at Cowtown Coliseum. Check the schedule.
Is the cattle drive at the Stockyards every day?
Yes, it usually takes place twice a day, in the morning and late afternoon, except in bad weather.
What else is there to do at the Stockyards besides the rodeo?
Watch the cattle drive, walk through the pens and the livestock exchange building, and visit the boot and hat shops.