Fort Worth Stockyards

The Stockyards is a Fort Worth historic and entertainment district north of downtown, shaped by the city’s livestock and railroad history. Exchange Avenue, the livestock-market buildings and the Stockyards Station area give the district its recognizable physical setting.

Current attractions include the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive, Cowtown Coliseum and shops and dining in reused buildings. These are event destinations as well as landmarks. Nearby residential blocks belong to the wider Northside context and should be evaluated separately from the visitor-oriented core.

Places to know

Exchange Avenue. The district’s central historic street and a starting point for exploration.

Fort Worth Herd. Scheduled cattle-drive programming preserves a visible link to the district’s livestock history.

Cowtown Coliseum. A historic venue with rodeo and event programming.

Check at the address, not the town name

• Check venue schedules and street-access information before a visit, especially when comparing parking and traffic around an address near the core.
• For changes to a historic property, verify the relevant Stockyards designation and the city’s preservation review requirements.
• School attendance zones, flood risk, HOA obligations, utilities and property taxes follow the exact address. Use current records: TEA school district locator, FEMA flood maps, county appraisal districts.

Sources

• Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Aug 2026; typical value for ZIP 76164.
• Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 10-08-2026.
• Visit Fort Worth: Stockyards
• City of Fort Worth: historic preservation
• NCTCOG regional city and community reference