Discover Fort Worth’s Past – Guided Historical Tour from Dallas
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Fri, Oct 31, 2025 15:00 PM
Discover Fort Worth’s Past – Guided Historical Tour from Dallas
Wed, Oct 01, 2025 07:00 AM - Fri, Oct 31, 2025 15:00 PM
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About this Event
🐄 Fort Worth History & Stockyards Tour from Dallas
Duration: 4.5 Hours | Small Group Experience
Departs from: JFK Memorial, Dallas
Step back in time and discover the Wild West charm of Fort Worth on this guided tour from Dallas. With a historian as your guide, explore legendary landmarks, witness a real-life cattle drive, and soak in the rich culture that shaped this iconic Texas town.
📍 Tour Highlights:
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Fort Worth Water Gardens – A serene oasis with cascading pools and stunning urban architecture
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JFK Tribute at General Worth Square – Commemorate JFK’s final speech site with a life-sized bronze statue
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Tarrant County Courthouse – Marvel at this grand 1895 pink granite building modeled after the Texas State Capitol
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Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District –
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Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic landmarks
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Watch the world’s only twice-daily Longhorn Cattle Drive
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Visit the Livestock Exchange Building and Cowtown Coliseum
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Free Time – Spend 50 minutes shopping, snapping photos, or enjoying lunch (meal not included)
🚌 Transportation & Departure Info:
Departure Point:
JFK Memorial – 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Look for a white or silver Ford van pulling up in front of the memorial.
🚗 Parking fee not included – see list of nearby lots below.
✅ Inclusions:
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Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
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Professional historian guide
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Walking tour of the Stockyards
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Admission to key historic sites
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Visit to the 125-acre Livestock Exchange venue
❌ Exclusions:
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Parking fees
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Meals
🔁 Return Info:
You’ll return to the JFK Memorial after the tour ends.
📌 Additional Notes:
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Public transit available nearby
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Suitable for all fitness levels
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Children 0–2 must use a child seat (contact office for discount)
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No meals or bathroom breaks included
🚗 Nearby Paid Parking Options:
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702 Main St Lot
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700 Commerce St Lot
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George Allen Parking Garage – 601 Commerce St
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Founders Plaza Parking – 606 Elm St
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Elm St Parking Lot – 609 Elm St
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Bank of America Plaza Garage – 833 Commerce St
For a taste of Texas heritage, cowboy history, and a real cattle drive, this tour is the ultimate Fort Worth experience!
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