 Attractions - Texana
Mustangs of Las Colinas | map
Make sure you've brought your camera for the breathtaking view of these nine larger-than-life bronze mustangs galloping across a granite stream. Created by African wildlife artist Robert Glen, the Mustangs are the largest equestrian sculpture in the world. Located on the Williams Square Plaza, 5215 N. O'Connor Road, north of Highway 114. Step across the plaza to the Williams Square West Tower for the Mustang Sculpture Exhibit, which includes a short film detailing the seven years it took to create the sculpture. Exhibit hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 11 am- 5 pm. Admission is free. (972) 869-9047
Billy Bob's Texas | map
Known as the world's largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob's features some of the biggest names in country
& western entertainment, plus live bull riding Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year.
2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth (817)624-7117 Metro (817)589-1711
Cattleman's Museum | map
Traces the history of the cattle and ranching industry in Texas and the Southwest.
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Free Admission.
1301 West Seventh Street, Fort Worth (817)332-7064
Fort Worth Stockyards | map
Where the West begins. The Fort Worth Stockyards are home to weekly rodeos, horseback riding, the
historic Livestock Exchange Building, Cowtown Coliseum, Stockyards Station and the Stockyards
Museum. Kick up your boots at Billy Bob's Texas, White Elephant Saloon or a variety of Western
spots in the Stockyards. North Main at Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth (817)624-4741
Mesquite Championship Rodeo | map
Featuring high flying broncos, sharpshooting calf ropers, daredevil clowns, skilled barrel racers, bull riding and brawny steer wrestlers.
April - September 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Tickets: $10.00 adults; $4.00 children (3-12); $12/14/16 reserved seats.
I-635 at Military Parkway, Mesquite (972) 285-8777
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame | map
World's only Museum honoring women of the American West.
1700 Gendy
Fort Worth
817-336-4475
Sid Richardson Collection Of Western Art | map
This downtown museum exhibits a permanent collection of 60 paintings by renowned Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday; 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Free Admission
309 Main St, in Sundance Square, Fort Worth (817) 332-6554
Southfork Ranch | map
Setting of the popular TV series "Dallas" and home of the equally infamous Ewing clan has become one of the hottest tourist sites in America. As a guest of the sprawling and opulent Texas-style ranch, you'll relive 25 years of the hit TV series as you experience the "Dallas" museum.
General Admission: Call for prices.
Tour Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
2551 @ Parker Road, Plano (972)442-7800
Thistle Hill
Built in 1903, this lovely home is the last surviving mansion from Fort Worth's Cattle Baron Era still open to the public on a regular basis. Built by cattle baron W.T. Waggoner for his daughter Electra, it stands as one of the finest examples of Georgian Revival architecture in the Southwest. Restoration is ongoing.
Tour Hours: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday; 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunday. Tours on the hour.
Admission: $3.00-$4.00. Group rates available.
1509 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth (817)336-1212
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