Fort Worth, the Texas city where you can experience real cowboy experiences.

Because Texas hasn't just had cowboys, it's also had cowgirls—and if you decide to attend a rodeo, as I absolutely recommend, you'll see them at work in various disciplines, such as barrel racing , or calf roping, where a lasso is tied around a calf's legs—a museum has been dedicated to these women, who helped shape the West. The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame aims to showcase the contributions of cowgirls throughout history through 5,000 memorabilia, from boots to saddles, hats to silver buckles. It's mind-blowing.

Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards, the Stockyards Station represents the best of classic and modern Texas craftsmanship. Housed in a covered Western-style structure, it boasts countless shops and authentic eateries. Whether it's barbecue, the perfect pair of boots, or a cowboy hat , there's plenty to choose from here, whether you're looking for a spot of shopping or a simple souvenir.

This is where rodeos are held, and as mentioned, they're not just a tourist attraction (a must-do, by the way, if you're visiting Fort Worth), but entertainment for Texans like a football game at the stadium is for us. The Grand Coliseum—now known as Cowtown Coliseum—was built in 1907 and immediately became the home of indoor rodeos . Every Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., spectacular competitions take place between cowboys and cowgirls, competing in various disciplines, from bull riding (riding a bull) to bronco riding (riding a horse). At the start, as always at sporting events in the United States, everyone stands and sings "The Star-Spangled Banner," the American national anthem, and then the cages open and the first rider emerges.

Typically, most of the rodeo crowds flock to the world's largest honky tonk at the end of the night: Billy Bob's Texas. This gigantic venue is easily recognizable because from the outside it resembles a Mexican hacienda. Once inside, there are several rooms, both indoors and outdoors, each with its own bar and dance floor for the characteristic line dancing , a group dance in which people line up in multiple rows facing the same direction following a synchronized choreography set to country music. Seeing hundreds of people move in unison, almost all wearing cowboy boots and hats, is a spectacle not to be missed. The steps aren't complicated and the movements are repetitive, so once you get the hang of it, you can easily jump into the fray.

Fort Worth's other beating heart revolves around Sundance Square, easily recognizable by its giant sculpture of a fully mirrored cowboy hat, reminiscent of the disco balls once seen in nightclubs. Aside from this detail, it bears no resemblance to the Old Wild West. This residential yet dynamic district, so much so that it's been called the " living room of Fort Worth ," is enormous and located right in the heart of downtown. It encompasses about forty blocks filled with shops, restaurants, and bars of all kinds, theaters, museums, and several historic buildings, such as the Jarvis Building (home to the Jubilee Theatre) and the Woolworth Building. The entire area is powered by 100% renewable energy. It's worth exploring.

Until June 7, 2025, an old streetcar called Molly the Trolley (named after Molly, the longhorn cow, the city's mascot) operated through the city, transporting everyone (not just tourists) to downtown Fort Worth for free. Unfortunately, this charming vintage streetcar has been replaced by a modern Blue Line bus , still free but more comfortable and more popular. The route remains the same, but the frequency has improved, arriving every seven minutes instead of every 15 minutes. There are 12 stops along a circular route, stopping at key locations such as Fort Worth Central Station, the Convention Center, Sundance Square, the Water Gardens, and a few downtown hotels. A gift horse…

There are countless air routes connecting Italy and the United States, some of which are only seasonal, but in recent months there has been a veritable boom for many Italians wishing to travel to the States. The American Airlines flight connecting Venice Marco Polo Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Texas, is one of them. This flight, of course, is in addition to those connecting to other European and US cities. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the largest hub in the United States, with over 900 flights a day. More importantly, it ensures connections to all locations in the Southwest and most major American cities. It's therefore an excellent starting point not only for discovering Fort Worth and Dallas, but also for visiting Texas or the rest of the country.