Fort Worth Highlights, Billy Bob’s & John Wayne Day Tour

Visit the Livestock Exchange, the “Wall Street of the West” and learn about the livestock auctions where cattle and cotton were common currency and outlaws were folk heroes. Step into the past at the Stockyards Museum or climb up on a real Texas Longhorn Steer for a photo.

Step inside the White Elephant Saloon, site of Fort Worth's infamous gunfight in 1887. Originally located in dangerous Hells Half Acre, the White Elephant moved to the Historic Stockyards. The the interior was used in the filming of Walker Texas Ranger.

Visit the historic Stockyards Hotel, known for its rich ancestry, historic architecture and unique character. Restored to its original grandeur, it is reflecting the cattle baron era of the Old West. Saddle up to the bar for a cool drink. The Stockyards Hotel is the shining star of the Stockyards National Historic District in Fort Worth, Texas. When you stay at the Stockyards Hotel, you experience a time when cattle were common currency, outlaws were folk heroes, and a single boutique hotel was known around the world for Texas-Style hospitality and comfort.

Enjoy a private tour of Billy Bob’s Texas, with more than 30 bar stations, a venue for country music’s biggest stars, real Pro Bull Riding, and a Texas size dance floor. It has became known as “The World’s Largest Honky Tonk”! For over 41 years, Billy Bob’s has hosted the biggest stars in country music and classic rock from Alabama to ZZ Top. Billy Bob’s has been named “Country Music Club of the Year” 12 times by the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. Visitors to Billy Bob’s can enjoy the large collection of memorabilia. Each entertainer leaves a concrete impression displayed on the Wall of Fame. Visitors can see how their hands match up to those of Garth, Willie, or Ringo. The Guitar Bar in Billy Bob’s has 75 guitars autographed by the stars who have performed at the club. Billy Bob’s gift store offers a wide selection of souvenirs and unique western gifts.

John Wayne: An American Experience is located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards! Guests are taken on a tour through John Wayne’s lengthy career. Notable pieces on display include both the screenplay and Academy Award for Best Actor for the 1969 movie True Grit. Featuring over 400 pieces of personal and professional memorabilia, the exhibit will take you through John Wayne's life and how he achieved the ultimate American dream through hard work and determination. View of 16 of John Wayne’s favorite hats – from Stetsons to fedoras – and can step into three of his scenes to pose with him to create new images that we can share via social media. An American Legacy gallery features an empty director’s chair at its center where the Duke once sat when he was with us. No longer with us now, we have a chance to reflect on the legacy he left us. Stock and Supply Gift Shop has items including apparel, books, drinkware, fine art, leather goods and western accessories.