A visit to the historic Ft. Worth Stockyards National Historic District is the perfect antidote for those who long for a taste of the Wild West. In the days of cattle drives, Ft. Worth was the last civilized stop on the Chisolm Trail. beyond Texas was, and is a big state. In those days the most northern part of the state was not yet settled. Beyond Ft. Worth was Indian country.
photo Alex Butterfield, Flickr
Stay at the historic Stockyards Hotel. I think what intrigues me the most about this hotel, is you can stay in the same room once occupied by the infamous outlaws, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. The hotel is reported to be haunted, but as Bonnie and Clyde did not die there you won’t be able to visit with their spirits.
The Stockyard Hotel is the perfect location to base yourself. Park the car and walk to all the bars, restaurants, shopping, and attractions. A visit to the Ft. Worth Stockyards is a unique way to spend the day or the weekend and offers something for the entire family.
The Stockyards Hotel also has a great restaurant, the H3 Ranch. This award-winning restaurant serves up a juicy prime cut of beef, ribs, hamburgers, fried chicken with mashed potatoes. The portions are generous and delicious. Be sure to at least have a look around Booger Reds the saloon that adjoins the H3. Take a seat in one of the saddles at the bar and snap your Instagram moment. I’ve passed several enjoyable hours at Booger Reds chatting with people who saddle up to the bar.
interior Stockyards Hotel, Ft. Worth
If you want to learn more about Bonnie and Clyde, watch the 1967 film, Bonnie and Clyde, with Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker, and Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow, both young and beautiful and wildly talented.
Stockyards Hotel
109 E. Exchange Ave.
Ft. Worth, Texas
Stockyards Visitors Center
130 E. Exchange Ave.
There is no cattle drive on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas.
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