With Western vibes trending everywhere, we’re rounding up 10 totally Texas things to do in Fort Worth! From cattle drives and cowboy boots to honky tonks and rodeos, the Texas spirit is alive and well in Cowtown!
Updated March 2025
WATCH THE WORLD’S ONLY TWICE-DAILY CATTLE DRIVE
Watch as real Texas cowhands drive a herd of longhorns down East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards, twice daily at 11:30am and 4pm.
GO HORSEBACK RIDING
Saddle up and hit the trails at Benbrook Stables, where you can ride through scenic landscapes and feel like a real cowboy or cowgirl.
CHOW DOWN ON SOME TEXAS BBQ
You can’t visit Fort Worth without indulging in some BBQ! We highly recommend Goldee's BBQ, voted the #1 BBQ joint in Texas by Texas Monthly.
FIND YOUR PERFECT CUSTOM COWBOY HAT
Nothing says Texas like a handcrafted cowboy hat. Head to Peters Brothers Hats or The Best Hat Store to get a custom-fitted hat made just for you.
SHOP TEXAS-MADE COWBOY BOOTS
A good pair of cowboy boots is a Texas essential! Visit M.L. Leddy's or Justin Boots for a true Texas boot-buying experience.
GET YOUR BOOTS SHINED AND BRANDED
Take your boots to the next level with a custom branding at Tannahill's, where you can get a signature mark on your leather while enjoying live music and great drinks.
GO DANCING AT FORT WORTH’S OLDEST SALOON
Step inside the historic White Elephant Saloon, where the spirit of the Old West lives on with live music, line dancing and strong Texas pours.
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST HONKY TONK
Nothing says Texas nightlife like Billy Bob’s, the world’s largest honky tonk, where you can catch live country music, two-step on the dance floor and even watch an indoor bull ride!
ATTEND THE RODEO
Experience real Texas rodeo action at the Stockyards Championship Rodeo, held every Friday and Saturday at 8pm in the historic Cowtown Coliseum. Watch bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping in one of the most legendary rodeo venues in Texas.
VISIT THE TX WHISKEY RANCH
Head to the largest whiskey distillery west of the Mississippi and take an immersive tour of TX Whiskey and enjoy a tasting of this Texas made spirit.
