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Fort Worth: Where the West Begins

Fort Worth proudly proclaims itself "Where the West Begins," a title earned through its essential role in the great cattle drives of the late 1800s. Established in 1849 as a military outpost to protect settlers from Native American raids, Fort Worth became a critical stop on the Chisholm Trail where cowboys would rest and resupply before continuing north to Kansas railheads.

The Fort Worth Stockyards, established in 1866, grew into one of the largest livestock markets in the nation. At its peak, millions of cattle, horses, sheep, and hogs passed through the stockyards annually. Today, the Stockyards National Historic District preserves this heritage with twice-daily longhorn cattle drives, authentic Western shops, honky-tonks, and the world's largest honky-tonk—Billy Bob's Texas.

Modern Fort Worth balances its cowboy heritage with world-class cultural institutions. The Cultural District houses the Kimbell Art Museum (designed by Louis Kahn), the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The city has attracted major corporate headquarters including American Airlines, BNSF Railway, and Bell Textron. Sundance Square downtown offers 35 blocks of restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife, making Fort Worth a destination that honors its past while embracing the future.