When cowboy poet Arthur Chapman described Fort Worth as ‘Where the West Begins’ in 1921, he wouldn’t have known this line would become the city’s official motto. And with cowboy culture still well and truly thriving there are plenty of ways to get a taste of the true American Wild West.
Fort Worth is the scene of the iconic cattle herding Chisholm Trail Route – the central mover of Texan beef, running all the way through the city centre. This cowboy country town is a central part of America’s Western heritage – only now, it comes with a contemporary twist.
History meets modernity at the Stockyards
For a truly memorable stay, immerse yourself in the pioneering spirit at rustic-luxe Hotel Drover
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Start by slipping on your cowboy boots and making your way to the 21st-century Stockyards National Historic District, where you can see the cowboys versus the bulls and broncs at a weekly rodeo show. Later, get up close to the world’s only cattle drive at the Fort Worth Herd. Here, you can try a traditional Texas-style cuisine at Hunter Brothers H3 Ranch, where you can dine on dishes like tomahawk pork chop with mashed sweet potatoes and rich maple butter.
For a stay that taps into the pioneering spirit of the West, Hotel Drover boasts rustic-luxe rooms and suites set in the heart of the historic Fort Worth stockyards, as well as 97 West Kitchen and Bar where you can indulge in adventurous takes on American classics from seared redfish to stockyards style ribs and carpetbagger steak.
Nearby at Mule Alley, you can enjoy a wealth of boutiques, restaurants, bars and live music venues in beautifully restored and converted brick horse and mule barns, with a market style feel, and pick up classic Western items, from Lucchese luxury cowboy boots to Wrangler jeans. Finally, foodies should also make a pilgrimage to one (or all) of local chef Tim Love’s restaurants to experience his signature Urban Western cuisine at Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Atico and Paloma Suerte.
Creativity and culture in Cowtown
Visit the Modern Art Museum to catch contemporary art in a stunning setting
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It’s not all cowboys and cattle in Fort Worth, there’s also a booming creative scene supported by world-class art institutions and museums. The internationally acclaimed Kimbell Art Museum houses collections by legendary artists Michelangelo, Carvaggio, Monet, Matisse and more. But it’s the architectural design of the 1972-built museum that…
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