Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said, “There’s no such thing as fun for the whole family,” but Fort Worth is one place that might prove him wrong. 

My previous post on the Fort Worth Stockyards (Fort Worth: Cowboys and Culture, Part One) emphasized the cowboy influence that is both part of the city’spast and present Residents here, however, may be even more proud of the cultural gems Fort Worth has to offer with its myriad of museums and attractions that can accommodate every member of the family. ... Read More

Years ago when I was living in west Texas, a friend from California asked “so, does everybody wear 10-gallon hats and cowboy boots”?  Ugh, I thought, another Texas stereotype.  “Yes,” I responded, “and we all have big hair too.”

As put off as I was with the stereotype, there is some truth in it.  Texas has a rich western heritage and in some parts of the state this culture is alive and thriving. As one of AAA's inspectors in Texas, I've seen it up close. Fort Worth has long been known as “cow town” and though it tends to want to dismiss that image in favor of its equally rich arts culture, there may be no better place to get a taste of the American  West.  Unlike its neighbor to the east, Dallas, Fort Worth embodies the images and life of the Texas cowboy and the Stockyards National Historic District is a great way to see that.... Read More