Exchange Avenue - Herd Cattle Drive, Fort Worth
Exchange Avenue is the location of what is arguably the best-known tourist spot in Fort Worth. This is the location of the daily cattle drive. Children and adults both look forward to watching the herd make the trek along East Exchange Avenue in Fort Worth's Stockyards National Historic District.
The herd cattle drive takes place daily at 11:30 AM and 4 PM. It is wise to arrive early for either showing in order to get the best view of the longhorns. The cattle drive can be seen from sidewalks on Exchange Avenue or from one of the many restaurants that line the street. Visitors are welcome to use the lawn in front of the Livestock Exchange Building to get an excellent view of the moving cattle.
Drives are not held on Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. They may be canceled due to bad weather or if the cattle are feeling particularly temperamental.
The herd cattle drive takes place daily at 11:30 AM and 4 PM. It is wise to arrive early for either showing in order to get the best view of the longhorns. The cattle drive can be seen from sidewalks on Exchange Avenue or from one of the many restaurants that line the street. Visitors are welcome to use the lawn in front of the Livestock Exchange Building to get an excellent view of the moving cattle.
Drives are not held on Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. They may be canceled due to bad weather or if the cattle are feeling particularly temperamental.
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Sight Name: Exchange Avenue - Herd Cattle Drive
Sight Location: Fort Worth, USA (See walking tours in Fort Worth)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Fort Worth, USA (See walking tours in Fort Worth)
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