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Hit the rodeo, explore the historic Stockyards, and two-step your way through Cowtown.
This is old Texas, and here they still heed the time-honored rules of real Southern hospitality.
Pose for pics with the many murals that adorn the city.Credit: Scott Slusher
A tip of the hat and a firm handshake go a long way.
Don’t get distracted by bigger, flashier cities down the highway.
Fort Worth is a destination both charmingly stuck in time and pointed toward a flourishing future.
Book a trip with Stockyards Stables, and saddle up for a ride on the banks of the Trinity River.Credit: Scott Slusher
warns Ed Brown, a tour guide who specializes in Stockyards history.
Hop on one of theHistoric Walking Toursto learn for yourself.
It’s the world’s only twice-daily, year-round cattle drive.
The Fort Worth Herd’s cowhands are the real deal.Credit: Scott Slusher
The Fort Worth Herd drovers strive to reflect that.
Watch the longhorn parade at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.
It can practically take credit for the way that Americans define the word “rodeo.”
Cowtown Coliseum houses The Bull Riding Hall of Fame.Credit: Scott Slusher
And they’re not going there just to drown their sorrows.
That’s how big Billy Bob’s is.
The museum is just one of many ways that Fort Worth holds onto its roots while embracing the new.
Billy Bob’s Texas offers two-step and line dance lessons for beginners all year long.Credit: Scott Slusher
VisitThe Best Hat Storeon Main Street for a huge selection and incredibly helpful staff.
(The on-tap grapefruit-infusedranch wateris another tempting sipper.)
Brunch is best taken atThe Biscuit Bar.
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Have an order of the Hot Honey Biscuit with fried chicken and a cereal-milk cocktail.
This city has always been in the business of beef, so it’s only appropriate.
Inside and out, it embodies old Texas style with an air of sophistication.
Second Rodeo Brewing has live music daily and serves house-brewed beer.
Take a peek around the lush gardens to find in-house restaurant97 West Kitchen & Baror the accompanyingVeranda Bar.
Second Rodeo Brewing’s unique bottled drinks include a take-home flask.
Heim BBQ’s popular menu items include Bacon Burnt Ends and Loaded Mac N’ Cheese.Credit: Elizabeth Lavin
Hotel Drover’s Texas-size lobby features a bar, fireplace, and ample seating.
Order the chicken-fried oysters at 97 West Kitchen and Bar.
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