Stockyards History Tour Fort Worth Pub Crawl

About this activity

Cowboys, cattle drives... and beer! On the Cowboy Pub Crawl, you’ll visit four iconic saloons and local watering holes throughout Fort Worth’s famous Stockyards with an expert local guide. Discover the unknown and hilarious tales of Texas’s Wild West and how Fort Worth earned the nickname “Where the West Begins,” - from Texas becoming the Lone Star State to cattle drivers blazing the Chisholm Trail and the exploits of notorious train robbers. Enjoy hidden history and good times with fellow travelers from around the globe.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and begins at the Bill Pickett statue outside Cowtown Coliseum. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Drinks are not included in the ticket price and are available for purchase separately at each bar, so you can choose exactly what you would like to enjoy. Walking is limited to just a few blocks.

So hitch up your wagon and head to the Stockyards for history, drinks, and a Wild West adventure. Cheers!

Itinerary

1. Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District · 120 min

   Fort Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies that Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From its historic brick streets to its wooden corrals, the district tells the true story of Texas’s famous livestock industry. Guests will explore the Stockyards while visiting four local saloons and bars, all within a few blocks of one another. At each stop, an expert local guide shares unknown and hilarious stories of cattle drives, legendary cowboys, notorious bandits, and saloon culture. Drinks are available for purchase at each stop. Walking is limited to a few blocks.

2. Cowtown Coliseum · 10 min

   Guests begin their tour outsideCowtown Coliseum from outside and learn how the Stockyards arena, completed in 1908, became home to the first indoor rodeo. Their guide will explain the meaning and the man behind the First Bulldogger statue before the group heads off to four of the best bars in The Stockyards.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: We meet at The First Bulldogger - William Pickett located at the corner of East Exchange Ave. and Rodeo Plaza. The statue is located next to Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Your guide will be in front of the statue holding a Fort Worth Crawling sign with our crawling baby logo.

Good to know

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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