"Historic Walking Tour" Stockyards Historic District Tip by grandmaR

The Trail Drive is free and is a definite Must See. The other Must See in this area is the Historic Walking Tour. We didn't take this tour because it didn't work out time-wise for us, plus I have difficulty walking and I didn't think our 3 year old granddaughter would appreciate it, but it looked good. There are also tours for school groups;

Their website says: "To fully appreciate the exciting history of the Stockyards we recommend you take our guided walking tour from the Visitor's Center. Your expert guide will take you through the various sites of interest such as:

* Livestock Exchange Building - once considered the heartbeat of the Livestock Business
*Cowtown Coliseum - home of the world's first Indoor Rodeo
* Stockyards Station - former pig & sheep pens
* Cattlemen’s catwalk - panoramic view of the cattle pens
* Mule Alley - once the "Finest Stables in the World"
* Billy Bob’s Texas - "The World's Largest Honky Tonk" - Optional
* Trail of Fame
* Video

"The 12-minute video “The Spirit of the West” which gives the history of Fort Worth and the cattle business truly brings to life the importance of the buildings in the National Historic District. The video is shown throughout the day."

Walking Tours depart daily Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sunday - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

Cowboy Tour (Adult) $7.00
Cowboy Tour (Senior 65+) $6.00
Cowboy (Child 6-12 yrs) $5.00

Step On Bus & Van Tours Are Also Available.

We also offer “Step-On” Tours. A guide will board your vehicle and deliver a running historic commentary as you view the Stockyards National Historic District from the comfort of your bus.
Step On Rate:
$50.00 per motor coach
$35.00 per mid size bus
$25.00 per van

Address: 130 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth
Phone: 817-625-9715
Website: http://www.stockyardsstation.com/walking-tours.html