FWCVB OFFERS NEW WESTERN ADVENTURE PASS

Visitors will experience the exciting sights and sounds of the Old West

FORT WORTH, Texas (June 8, 2015) - The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau (FWCVB) in partnership with Stockyards Station, Billy Bob's Texas, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and the Stockyards Museum is pleased to announce the new all-in-one Stockyards Adventure pass, the latest tour offering from the City of Cowboys & Culture.

This new, at your own pace experience in the Stockyards National Historic District includes:

  • A guided historical walking tour
  • A  souvenir photo taken on the iconic bull at Billy Bob's Texas - the world's largest honky-tonk
  • Admission to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, home to the world's largest collection of lifestyle wagons
  • Admission to the Stockyards Museum
  • Screening of the "Spirit of the West" movie

Participants are encouraged to watch the Fort Worth Herd, the world's only twice-daily cattle drive held at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. as part of their experience.

"We strive to provide one-of-a-kind experiences for our visitors," said Bob Jameson, FWCVB president and CEO. "People travel from all over the world to see the authentic Western heritage offered in the Stockyards National Historic District. This pass is a fantastic way to kick-off their visit."

"These types of one-stop shop experiences make it easy for visitors and locals to explore all the entertaining assets our great city has to offer," said Gary Brinkley, Stockyards Station general manager and Stockyards Adventure partner.

The Stockyards Adventure pass is offered Monday-Saturday from 9AM-5PM and Sundays from 10AM-5PM. The adventure begins at the Stockyards Visitor Information Center (130 E. Exchange Ave Fort Worth) where participants pick up a Fort Worth bandana as part of the experience. Ticket prices Monday-Saturday are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors and $24 for children. Tickets are offered on Sundays at $28 for adults, $26 for seniors and $22 for children (the Stockyards Museum is closed on Sundays). Tickets may be purchased online at www.FortWorth.com/stockyardsadventure.

Click here to watch the Stockyards Adventure promo.

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About the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau

The FWCVB is the official destination marketing organization of the 17th-largest city in the United States, dedicated to promoting Fort Worth as a premier business and leisure destination with thriving centers of culture and commerce. Known as the "City of Cowboys and Culture," Fort Worth is a destination with a rich Western heritage and a dedication to urban renewal. The city is home to the famed Stockyards Historic District, the lively downtown Sundance Square and a renowned Cultural District complete with the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Kimbell Art Museum. For more information, visit www.FortWorth.com.