If you are in town early, and looking for things to do, join the Bride and Groom and enjoy all that Cow Town has to offer! Alex and Noah will be at the Cattle Drive at 11:30 am Thursday and will spend the afternoon in the Stock Yards. We hope to see you there!

Explore Fort Worth and western history in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards! Grab your cowboy boots to explore this area full of activities, food, and entertainment that are unique to Fort Worth. Pro Tip: We recommend watching the Cattle Drive which occurs twice a day at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

Restaurants Nearby: Joe T. Garcia's (prepare to wait in line and bring cash!), Love Shack, Paloma Suerte, Second Rodeo

Explore the world's largest honkytonk and Stockyards staple: Billy Bob's! Explore this live music venue, attend a concert, or practice your moves before the wedding at their free line dancing classes (with $4 admission fee) at 12:00 PM on Saturday.

Thursday after the cattle drive the Bride and Groom will be at Billy bobs! The venue is filled with Texas Country memorabilia, a restaurant, and souvenir shopping. Info on dance classes, or a daytime show to come!

Looking to look like a true Texan? Visit Leddy's boots for a true custom experience! Founded in the 1920's Leddy's is a fourth generation western retailer with an Iconic store front in Downtown Fort Worth!

Family friendly BBQ restaurant providing dine-in, bar, patio, drive-thru, and takeout. Live music Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

A favorite of Andy Kuehler's, the Bride's Father!

Staying through the weekend? Wonderful! Here are some suggestions of places we love!

Another area to explore in Fort Worth is Sundance Square! Shop, eat, and enjoy public entertainment in this lively area located in downtown.

Restaurants Nearby: Reata, Mi Cocina, Yolk,

Explore and relax at the Water Gardens! This architectural and engineering feat is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Fort Worth.

Clearfork is the place to go if you want to do some last minute shopping before the wedding. This beautiful outdoor mall has tons of fun shops (including Neiman Marcus and various designers as well as more affordable boutiques) and restaurants that all the locals love.

Restaurants Nearby: Press Cafe, Mesero, Doc B's, Fixe

Make a stop at the Kimbell Art Museum to enjoy the fantastic art exhibits and beautiful architecture.

If you want a sneak peak of the animals before the reception, then you should definitely stop by the Fort Worth Zoo! The Zoo is consistently ranked as one of the top zoos in the US and has an award winning elephant conservation center. Note: you will not be able to explore the zoo during the reception, outside of the exhibits we have rented out.

Since 1934, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden has been a haven of natural beauty, education, community engagement, and an integral part of our city’s cultural tapestry.

Take a stroll through the beautiful 120-acre campus.

The Garden is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last admission entry at 5 p.m.

Visit the Legendary Dallas Cowboy's Stadium, also known as "The Star," or "Jerry's World". Noah's very favorite place! You are able to book tours on their website, you can walk on the field and through the locker rooms. This would be a great Saturday activity as it is also near by the Texas Rangers Baseball Stadium. Both of these are located in Arlington, so please plan for a 30-45 minute Uber depending on traffic!

Trust us, we are Foodie's!

A Fort Worth staple! Mexican food served family style and margaritas are a great way to spend the afternoon!

Be prepared to wait in line and that it is cash only, (they do have an ATM machine)!

The second location of chef James Robert’s Fixe Southern House was an early entrant into the Shops at Clearfork. The lovely bar and dining room are a local favorite for not only dinner, but also happy hour and brunch. From lobster and crawfish pie to shrimp and grits and even fried chicken, it doesn’t get more Southern than this.

Dish to try: I don’t care what your order, just don’t forget the Fixe Biscuits. They’re served with whipped Steen’s butter, housemade fruit preserves and organic Texas honey.

Clay Pigeon is the creation of executive chef and owner Marcus Paslay. Growing up in Arlington, Texas, Paslay developed a deep passion for good food, hunting and harvesting from the land, then sitting down with family to enjoy traditional meals made of fresh-from-the-field ingredients. His childhood experiences of growing and preparing fresh, seasonal food influenced a lifelong interest in cooking and are captured in all his from-scratch dishes, each crafted with his own unique spin.

Piattello Italian Kitchen is a from-scratch restaurant concept from executive chef & owner Marcus Paslay. The seasonally-rotating menu features fresh, hearty Italian dishes, including housemade breads, pastas, charcuterie & cheeses and pizzas.

Piattello Coffee Bar serves coffee from local roastery AVOCA Coffee Roasters.

Piattello, which means “little plate” in Italian and refers to the term “clay pigeon”, has a family-friendly atmosphere welcoming foodies of all ages.

Now prolific restauranteur Benjamin Berg brought his second-ever B & B Butchers to Fort Worth. It was one of the first restaurants to open in the Shops at Clearfork. The fine dining steakhouse has a The Butcher Shop located right next door where you can pick up prime cuts to grill their aged-in-house steaks at home.

Dish to try: The Crab Louie is an extravagant plating with hearts of palm, asparagus, tomato, boiled eggs, capers, avocado, green onions and lavish doses of jumbo lump crab.

What started as a food truck is now a Fort Worth favorite! Taco Heads has a location in the Stockyards and would be a great place for a quick bite and margarita if you're not feeling BBQ on Thursday!

Taco Heads also owns Tinies! (see below)

The taco queen of Fort Worth, Sarah Castillo went from a food truck to opening two Taco Heads taco shops. But her family dining restaurant called Tinie’s along South Main is a standout. Picture crispy octopus, tamales by the basketful and tuna tostadas. It all sets the stage for the main course which includes large-format items like braised short ribs and roasted pork pastor to share.

Dish to try: Shrimp ceviche in mango nectar, with fresno pepper, pickled red onion and chili oil.

The dream of satisfying the need for classic French souffles became an obsession for Hedda Dowd. Her Rise was born in Dallas. Fort Worth’s Clearfork neighborhood has been lucky enough to have its own Rise No. 3 since 2017. Savory and sweet seasonal creations sit alongside other bistro delights like the salad niçoise. Its interior is filled with bistro chairs and tables, and even little touches like those French baguette guillotine slicers.

Chef Tim Love’s first restaurant is still one of his best some 20 years later. Austin and Knoxville now have their own Lonesome Doves too. Brick walls and wood floors in the dining room lead to a shady patio out back by the river in this Fort Worth original. Mains range from bison, elk and rabbit to ribeyes and rainbow trout.

It’s a Texana tour de force at Lonesome Dove Western Bistro.

Dish to try: Diver scallops with roasted vegetables and creamy risotto, topped by tobiko caviar and beurre blanc sauce.

Del Frisco’s Grille elevates any night out with hand-crafted cocktails and a refreshing, modern menu that draws inspiration from bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Step in to an inviting and stylish atmosphere, built for creating an incredible experience that takes any lunch date, happy hour or night out to refreshing new heights.

A delicious steak house! Please be aware of their dress code provided below-

"Del Frisco’s Grille enforces a strict upscale dress code. We do not allow beachwear or gym attire. Athletic apparel, jerseys, hats, beanies, bandanas, ball caps, tank tops, and sleeveless shirts are also prohibited."

Lucile's attracts patrons with its casual ambience and wonderful food. Great pizzas from the wood-fired grill are perennial favorites. Other options include filet mignon, smoked chicken alfredo pasta, fresh fish, and a selection of sandwiches and salads. In late summer, Lucile's features an annual "Lobsterama" event that offers lobster bisque and live Maine lobster.

If you are going for brunch we love the beignet's and lobster eggs benedict!

Incredible BBQ about 10 min from Down town, Close to Tini's and Coco Shrimp Co (two other awesome options)! The Mac n Cheese is a must have!