Category: Things to do with kids: Attractions & Landmarks

Kids can jump, bounce, climb, and slide at Pump It Up, the award-winning “inflatable party zone.” The climate-controlled arenas are filled with huge inflatable structures and provide a great space for birthday parties (which include private arena use, rather than just admission during public hours). Doors open at other times for Pop-In Playtimes and a variety of scheduled programs. Typically, parents are required to remain on-site while kids play.

Contact number: (817) 928-3040 or (817) 732-9663

Location: 3721 North Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76137 or 1624 Green Oaks Road, Fort Worth, TX 76116

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Real cowboys and cowgirls teach kids of all ages how to rope, brand, do trick roping, and ride stick horses. Cow Kid Roundup occurs on the lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building.

Contact number: (817) 336-HERD

Location: 131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106

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Fincher’s stocks a full line of western wear for all ages, infant to adults. The huge, two-story building is packed to the gills with hats, boots, jeans, shirts, blouses, dresses, and suits. It’s also a great place to find cowboy souvenirs, western gifts, and rough stock riding equipment.

Contact number: (877) HAT-BOOT

Location: 115 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106

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Known as the heart and soul of Cowtown, the Stockyards National Historic District includes dining, shopping, historic landmarks, and is often the site for family-oriented events throughout the year.

Contact number: (817) 625-9715

Location: 131 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164

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With over 5,400 square feet of frequently changed wooden pathways, designed to resemble the cattlepens of the old west, the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze is a challenging outing, deep in the heart of the historic Stockyards. Maze participants can race against the clock or each other. Qualify with a fast time and a prize might be in the offing! A second story observation deck provides pre-race viewing and an opportunity to plan a strategy. Non-maze runners can visit this vantage point to run the family video camera. Parties: Birthday parties can be held at the maze, with options that range from having your group running the maze just once to a full package that includes an unlimited number of trips through the maze for 45 minutes. The birthday child receives a “Get Lost” T-shirt, and there are goody bag prizes for all party attendees.

Contact number: (817) 624-6666

Location: 145 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76106

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