Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
Fort Worth, TX
Brick cattle pens, saloons and the old livestock exchange north of downtown. Longhorns are driven down Exchange Avenue twice a day, at 11:30 and 16:00; paid parking lots surround the district.
The Fort Worth Stockyards are a historic district north of downtown Fort Worth, Texas, designated the Stockyards National Historic District. With its restaurants, saloons and shops, the district recalls the city’s cattle-trade history.
The main attraction is the cattle drive of the Fort Worth Herd: cowboys in 19th-century dress drive 17 Texas Longhorns (according to Lonely Planet) along East Exchange Avenue. The drive takes place daily at 11:30 am and 4 pm, with none on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In bad weather the Trail Boss decides whether to cancel, and because longhorns are not show animals, the drive also depends on the animals’ temperament. Afterwards they stay in a corral behind the Livestock Exchange Building, where you can view them.
Tip: arrive early, because the sidewalks fill up. The visitor center is at 130 E. Exchange Avenue. Check times and cancellations in advance (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Fort Worth, TX
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 32.7893, -97.3478
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May and December. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District?
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is in Fort Worth, TX, at GPS 32.7893, -97.3478. It is about 32 mi from Dallas.
Can you camp near Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Site: 101, Loop: Holiday Campground, about 13 mi away; within 25 mi there are 158 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District?
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cowtown, dinosaur tracks and mammoths: Fort Worth to Waco.
What is there to see near Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dinosaur Valley State Park (46 mi), Waco Mammoth National Monument (82 mi), Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum (86 mi) and Turner Falls Park (114 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District?
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)