Things To Do
Cowtown Coliseum & Stockyard Exchange
The Fort Worth Stock Exchange was the hub of Wall Street. The open hallways were specifically designed for brokers to easily communicate and deliver bids to their buyers. If you wanted to purchase livestock, this was where you would go. Fun fact, due to the nature of buying and selling animals, the Exchange always had exorbitant amounts of cash on hand all the time. So naturally, they needed a safe place to keep it all, so the Exchange was built around 3 massive safes to keep all the cash safe. You can still see one of the safes in the hallway today.
97 West Kitchen & Bar
97 West Kitchen and Bar is the perfect addition to the Hotel Drover. With an exquisitely designed food and beverage menu, 97 West offers a variety of modern and Texas classics in addition to specialty items like antelope and pan-seared redfish. You can also enjoy a delicious brunch without even leaving the hotel!
Second Rodeo Brewing
Located on the main drag of Mule Alley. If you are looking for a place to hang out, listen to some live music, day drink, and get some sun, this is where you want to hang your hat for the day. I really loved everything about this place, they have indoor seating as well as outdoor seating, complete with a dog-friendly patio and a stage for live music.
Hotel Drover Lobby and Patio Bars
If you are looking for a low-key night, or afternoon, and enjoy small talk at the bar, we definitely recommend posting up at the Lobby Bar for a few drinks. The hotel is an experience in itself!
Avoca Coffee Roasters
If you are looking for a lighter breakfast or just some really great coffee, then you will want to stop by Avoca Coffee Roasters. The shop will serve signature offerings like the Charlie Sheen (a blend of iced coffee and Mexican Coca-Cola) and other staples like lattes, cappuccinos, and cold brew. Eats like cinnamon rolls, bagels, and tacos will also be on the menu.
Lonesome Dove Fort Worth
Chef Tim Love has multiple restaurants in the Fort Worth Stockyards and is one of the original restauranteurs of the area. In addition to the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, he also owns the Love Shack, Atico, White Elephant Saloon, and the newly opened, Paloma Suerte in the Stockyards. You can check the menu out for yourself, but between the ambiance and the food itself, this restaurant will have you talking about the experience for the rest of your stay.
Sidesaddle Saloon
If you are a fan of whiskey, then this is the bar for you because they have an amazing selection.
Cattle Drive
Fort Worth is the only city in the country that owns and manages its own herd of Longhorns. The cattle drive takes place every day at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on East Exchange Avenue.
Fort Worth Stockyards Station
In Stockyards Station and down Exchange Avenue, you’ll find a unique assortment of shops and dining options waiting for you: A BBQ spot, a candy shop, a gift shop, and even a record shop!
Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo was recently named the No. 1 zoo in America! It is home to nearly 7,000 animals ranging from more than 500 species, including some rare and endangered species. The mission of the Fort Worth Zoo is to strengthen the bond between humans and the environment by promoting responsible stewardship of wildlife and ensuring diverse, high-quality educational and entertaining family experiences through effective and efficient management of its resources.
Thompson’s Bookstore
Speakeasy located in the historic Vybek building. Thompson’s elevates the art of the cocktail while transporting you to a simpler time. This cocktail bar offers signature and classic cocktails to be enjoyed in a hospitable and mysterious ambiance.