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Half-Day Best of Fort Worth Historical Tour with Transportation from Dallas

Overview
You can easily take advantage of learning Fort Worth's history, its depth of character and its uniqueness during this 4.5-hour guided, small-group tour. After its birth in the 1840s, and especially between 1866 and 1890, drovers ran millions of cattle through Fort Worth on to the Red River, winding their way north to the rail heads in Abilene, Kansas via the Chisholm Trail.You will feel like you go back in time and wetness Daily Longhorn Cattle Drives. You will have time for a lunch. Please contact local supplier to confirm.  Lunch is not included in this tour.
City: Dallas
Tue 24 Dec
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Starting at $76.92
Tue 24 Dec
Starting at $76.92
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What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minivan with driver
Professional historian guide
Live Stock Exchange, 125-acre venue a must see in Fort Worth, home to the world’s only cattle drive
Reach back in time to when cowboys would stop at Fort Worth’s “Hell’s Half Acre” to rest and relax
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 1 years
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
What To Expect
1
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
You and your small group will depart from JFK memorial in Dallas to begin your 4.5-hour tour with a historian as your guide.  Reach back into the past, when cowboys would stop at Fort Worth’s “Hell’s Half Acre” to rest and relax.
2
Dallas
Enjoy great scenery between Dallas and Fort Worth. You will see and hear the history from 1841 to today’s day.
3
Fort Worth Water Gardens
The urban park is frequently billed as a "cooling oasis in the concrete jungle" of downtown. Its focal points are three pools of water and a terraced knoll, which helps to shield the park from the rest of the City. The quiet, blue meditation pool is encircled with cypress trees and towering walls that are covered in thin plane of water that cascades almost 90 degrees down to the sunken blue water feature. The sound of the water on the walls evokes thoughts of a gentle rain shower. The aerating pool features multiple illuminated spray fountains under a canopy of large oak trees. The main attraction of the Water Gardens is the active pool, which has water cascading 38 feet (11 m) down terraces and steps into a small pool at the bottom. The active pool experience was built for people to be able to walk down the terraced steps to be surrounded by and experience the power, sounds and motion of water crashing around them.
4
JFK Tribute
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy gave an impromptu speech to thousands of rain-drenched spectators on the front steps of the historic Hotel Texas, now the Hilton Fort Worth, followed by a formal presentation at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce breakfast. The JFK Tribute in Fort Worth’s General Worth Square marks the place and occasion of the President's historic visit with a beautiful Lawrence Ludtke bronze statue of President Kennedy set within an elegant plaza. Selected quotes from a number of JFK's historic speeches including the famous quote pictured below (no faint hearts image) are featured throughout.
5
Tarrant County Courthouse
The Tarrant County Courthouse was designed by the architecture firm of Frederick C. Gunn and Louis Curtiss and built by the Probst Construction Company of Chicago, 1893–1895. It is a pink Texas granite building in Renaissance Revival style, closely resembling the Texas State Capitol with the exception of the clock tower. The cost was $408,840 and citizens considered it such a public extravagance that a new County Commissioners' Court was elected in 1894. A monument dedicated to Confederate Army soldiers was erected on the grounds by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1953. 1958, a Civil Courts Building was constructed on the west side of the courthouse. In 2012, a $4.5 million renovation to the clock tower was completed,In 2013, the Civil Courts Building was demolished. The Tarrant County Courthouse currently houses the Tarrant County clerk's office, probate and county courts at law, a law library, and the Tarrant County facilities management department.
6
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
This guided walking tour takes visitors to historic locations throughout the Stockyards. A personal tour guide will escort you, sharing historical facts and timeless stories along the way. The walking tours are a perfect way to get the lay of the land and plan your adventure at the Stockyards!
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Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
The Old West comes to life before your eyes during the world's only twice-daily cattle drive presented by the Fort Worth Herd. Real Texas cowhands drive a herd of Texas longhorns down East Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards National Historic District every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Every detail of the cattle drive—from the saddles and chaps to the boots and hats – is authentic and historically true.
8
Livestock Exchange Building
This 125-acre venue is one of the most popular stops in Fort Worth and is home to the world’s only cattle drive. You may not drive cattle, but you can still have a great time during this historic walking experience.
9
Cowtown Coliseum
The Cowtown Coliseum – built in 1908 and housing the first indoor rodeo 10 years later
10
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
50 Minutes Lunch break,shopping and great photo opportunity
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (62)
Jacqueline_F
Sep 2021
Absolutely LOVE Fort Worth!! Our guide William was great!! My only recommendation is to give us more time!! So much to see and do!!
Jim2919
Sep 2021
Johnny A was a great guide for our tour. Ft. Worth is VERY different from Dallas. Seeing the cattle drive was fun and that part of town is interesting. Lots of shops and restaurants. AS there is not a lot of time there, eat fast if you want to explore the town.
Response from Host
Sep 2021
Dear guest,we are very greatful for your kind review regarding your day out with Johnny! Thank you for your business and please reach out once again on your next visit to the Lone Star State.Take care and best regards...
Linda_F
Sep 2021
Our driver Preston was wonderful. Very detailed but fun. We stopped at the AT&T Stadium for a bathroom break and saw how beautiful it was. Next we stop at the Water Gardens where we had 30 Minutes to view the beauty and take pictures. I videoed them as they were too beautiful not to have. We stopped and saw the statue of JFK and was told the details. On to the stockyards he gave us a ample time to roam, eat and shop. I’m a shopper and had enough time to visit each shop purchase some things take photos and still grab a bite to eat. We met were the cattle run goes by and watched as he explained the whole procedure. I asked him to stop by quickly at Billy Bob’s honkey tonk so I could see inside and he did. I planned on going back the next day but after everything I saw no need. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Preston

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