Top 7 Places in Texas to See Longhorns (+1 Bonus)
Not many animals can claim to be more Texan than the honored Texas longhorn. Their tale begins in the early 1800s and is still ingrained into the culture of Texas today.
Looking to see one of these iconic Texas Longhorns in person? We’ve got the top 7 places to visit.
The Fort Worth Stockyards is our top pick to see longhorn. Longhorn Cattle drives take place twice daily at 11:30am and 4:00pm. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back into a bygone time as the cowboys and longhorns take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of Stockyards Station.
Visit The Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd and take in some history and nature at Fort Griffin State Historic Site.
The Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is adjacent to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Park. At these parks, you can see the homes of the Texas Longhorns, the American Bison, and our 36th president.
Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the country and it has something the Grand Canyon doesn’t. You guessed it, Texas longhorn.
San Angelo State Park in west Texas is another great place to see members of the official state herd.
Copper Breaks State Park was once home to another Texas celebrity, Quannah Parker, last chief of the Comanche. Copper Breaks offers “Meet the Longhorns” events on a regular basis.
At the George Ranch Historical Park, you can tour four historic homes from different eras, as well as a cattle complex.
The impressive lifelike sculptures located in Dallas’ Pioneer Plaza capture the spirit of a western cattle drive in full-sized scale.
Need even more Longhorns?
These attractions have some of the best information and exhibits for learning more about cattle and ranching.
- National Ranching Heritage Center (Lubbock, TX)
- Butler Longhorn Museum (League City, TX)
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