Fort Worth is one of the most exciting cities in Texas, and a party bus lets you experience the best of it without worrying about parking, traffic, or designated drivers. But with so many incredible neighborhoods, venues, and attractions spread across the city, planning the perfect route can feel overwhelming.
Therefore, we tapped our most experienced drivers — who collectively have over 50 years navigating Fort Worth streets — to reveal the 10 most popular and most fun party bus routes.
Route 1: The Stockyards Stampede
Duration: 4-5 hours | Best For: Tourists, bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday groups
Start your evening with the daily cattle drive on Exchange Avenue (happens at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM), then hit Billy Bob's Texas — the world's largest honky-tonk — for live music and bull riding. Wind down at the White Elephant Saloon, one of Fort Worth's most historic watering holes.
Insider Tip: Our drivers know the best drop-off spots to avoid Stockyards foot traffic, getting you closer to the action than any rideshare.
Stockyards Trivia: Billy Bob's Texas covers 127,000 square feet — that's nearly 3 acres of honky-tonk entertainment under one roof.
Route 2: The West 7th Street Crawl
Duration: 3-4 hours | Best For: Girls night out, guys night out, 21st birthdays
West 7th is Fort Worth's trendiest nightlife district. Start at HG Sply Co for rooftop views, move to Thompson's Bookstore for craft cocktails, then hit Concrete Cowboy for dancing. End the night at Press Cafe for late-night bites.
Route 3: The Cultural District Tour
Duration: 5-6 hours | Best For: Corporate events, family celebrations, sophisticated outings
Visit three world-class museums within walking distance: the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Add lunch at Café Modern with its stunning views.
Fun Fact: Fort Worth's Cultural District is home to more than $350 million worth of art and architecture — one of the densest cultural areas in the entire country.
Route 4: The Brewery & Distillery Circuit
Duration: 4-5 hours | Best For: Brewery tours, corporate team building, friend groups
Hit Martin House Brewing Company, Panther Island Brewing, HopFusion Ale Works, and Rahr & Sons Brewing Company. Each brewery has its own character and specialties.
Route 5: The Stadium Triple Play
Duration: Full day | Best For: Sports fans, corporate entertaining, tailgating groups
Start at Globe Life Field for Rangers baseball, roll to AT&T Stadium for Cowboys pregame, then head to Dickies Arena for concerts or events. This route covers Arlington and Fort Worth.
Route 6: The Magnolia Avenue Exploration
Duration: 3-4 hours | Best For: Date nights, anniversary celebrations, foodie groups
Magnolia Avenue is Fort Worth's most charming street. Dinner at Ellerbe Fine Foods, dessert at Melt Ice Cream, and cocktails at The Usual. This route is intimate and romantic.
Route 7: The Six Flags & Entertainment Mega Route
Duration: Full day | Best For: Birthday parties, kids groups, family reunions
Six Flags Over Texas with a lunch stop at Texas Live! in Arlington. This route is pure adrenaline and fun, perfect for groups with kids or kids at heart.
Route 8: The Fort Worth to Grapevine Wine Trail
Duration: 4-5 hours | Best For: Winery tours, bachelorette parties, couples groups
Hit 3-4 Grapevine wineries along Main Street, enjoy shopping and dining in between. Grapevine is the wine capital of Texas with over a dozen tasting rooms.
Route 9: The Casino Express
Duration: 5-7 hours | Best For: Casino trips, guys night out, group outings
Fort Worth to Winstar World Casino (about 1.5 hours north). Start the party on the bus, enjoy the casino, and ride home without worrying about the drive.
Route 10: The Fort Worth Foodie Tour
Duration: 4-5 hours | Best For: Food tours, birthday celebrations, corporate events
Joe T. Garcia's for Tex-Mex, Heim Barbecue for award-winning BBQ, Grace for upscale dining, and Funky Picnic for craft beer and sandwiches. Fort Worth's food scene is world-class.
Foodie Fact: Fort Worth has over 1,000 restaurants, and Joe T. Garcia's has been serving legendary Tex-Mex since 1935 — nearly 90 years of tradition.
Ready to book one of these epic routes? Get your free quote today or call (214) 945-0983 to start planning your Fort Worth party bus adventure.
What This Means for Your Fort Worth Event
Fort Worth is not a one-district city. The magic is in the diversity — cowboy culture in the Stockyards, trendy energy on West 7th, upscale elegance in Sundance Square, artsy charm on Magnolia Avenue, and craft beer innovation in Near Southside. The challenge for any group planning a night out is connecting these neighborhoods without relying on a fleet of rideshares, dealing with surge pricing, or losing half your group between stops. A party bus solves all of that. Your driver knows every street, every shortcut, and every no-parking zone. While your group celebrates, the logistics handle themselves.
Fort Worth Trivia
Fort Worth drivers complete an average of 1,200 party bus routes per year. The Stockyards-to-West 7th loop is the most frequently driven path — a 12-minute ride that connects two of the most popular nightlife districts in Texas.
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Key Takeaways
- ✓Start with dinner — never begin a bar crawl on an empty stomach
- ✓Build in 30-minute buffers between stops for flexibility
- ✓Hit West 7th before 11 PM to beat the peak crowd
- ✓The Stockyards cattle drive happens at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM — plan accordingly
- ✓Magnolia Avenue is best for smaller, more intimate groups
- ✓Add a Fort Worth brewery to any route for a unique detour
- ✓Ask your driver for real-time suggestions — they know what is crowded tonight
- ✓End with late-night food — Press Cafe, Fuzzy's, or Joe T. Garcia's are perfect closers
The brewery circuit deserves special attention. Fort Worth has quietly become one of the best craft beer cities in Texas, with Martin House Brewing Company, HopFusion Ale Works, Panther Island Brewing, and Rahr & Sons all within a tight geographic area south of downtown. A party bus brewery tour lets your group sample four or five taprooms in a single afternoon without anyone worrying about driving between them. It is one of our most popular corporate team building routes and works perfectly for birthday groups who prefer beer over bar crawls.
Did You Know?
Fort Worth has over 1,000 restaurants and more than 200 bars. Our top 10 routes cover fewer than 40 venues — the best of the best, vetted by our drivers and voted on by thousands of locals in our polls.
Planning Your Experience
For groups visiting from out of town, Route 1 (The Stockyards Stampede) combined with Route 2 (The West 7th Street Crawl) creates the ultimate Fort Worth sampler. Start at the Stockyards around 5 PM to catch the cattle drive, hit Billy Bob's for live music, then jump on the party bus for the 12-minute ride to West 7th for the second half of the night. Your group gets cowboy Texas and modern nightlife in one seamless evening — and the party bus keeps the energy going between districts instead of killing it with a 20-minute rideshare wait.
Fort Worth Trivia
Billy Bob's Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards has hosted over 1,000 concerts since 1981 — legends like Willie Nelson, George Strait, Garth Brooks, and Blake Shelton have all played on its stage.
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Get Your Free QuoteThe Fort Worth Foodie Tour (Route 10) is a hidden gem that most visitors miss. Joe T. Garcia's has served legendary Tex-Mex since 1935 — no menu, you pick from enchiladas or fajitas, and both are perfect. Heim Barbecue serves award-winning brisket that routinely wins Texas Monthly accolades. Grace delivers an upscale dining experience that rivals anything in Dallas. String these together on a party bus and your group gets a culinary education in Fort Worth cuisine without worrying about parking at any of them.
Did You Know?
Joe T. Garcia's has been serving Fort Worth since 1935 — nearly 90 years of Tex-Mex tradition. The margaritas are legendarily strong, which is another reason having a party bus driver is a very good idea.
The Bottom Line
No matter which route you choose, the party bus is what holds the experience together. It is the connective tissue between venues — the place where the group recaps the last stop, gets hyped for the next one, plays their favorite songs, and creates the candid memories that show up in group chats for years. The drive between stops is not downtime. It is the party.
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