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Texican Court- Irving, TX
There aren't many boutique hotel choices in Irving, Texas. The Dallas suburb is all quite new and planned, so don't expect any historic options either. But they do have the Texican Court- a vintage inspired motel, which is close enough.
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The Otis Hotel Austin- Austin, TX
To be honest, The Otis would not have been my first Austin hotel choice. Or even my second, for that matter. But, when last minute travel happens, you take what's available.
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Fair Park- Dallas, Texas
Fair Park is nothing short of amazing. Seriously. The home of the Texas State Fair is an absolute dream. Not the fair itself, which I have never attended, but rather the park’s original Art Deco buildings. In fact, the park is home to one of the largest collections of Art Deco art and architecture in the world. I was completely unaware of its overall awesomeness, making the experience that much more exciting. The site itself dates back to 1886, when it was selected for the Dallas State Fair; following a fire and financial difficulties, it was designated Dallas’ second public park. In 1906, influenced by the City Beautiful Movement, landscape…
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Stockyards Hotel- Fort Worth, TX
The Stockyards Hotel may be small in size, but it has a lot of character. Built during the heyday of the Stockyards for wealthy cattlemen, its prime location next to the Livestock Exchange kept the hotel busy for decades. Later, it became a convenient hotel for country singers with shows at The Cowtown Coliseum. With a true Old West vibe, a stay here is a bit like stepping back in time. In 1904, as the Fort Worth Stockyards grew in importance, local developer Colonel T.M. Thannisch purchased property at the intersection of North Main and East Exchange. There, he constructed a simple two story wooden building, with balconies on the…
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Fort Worth Stockyards- FW, TX
Located just a few miles north of downtown Fort Worth, the Stockyards National Historic District is a living reminder of the American West. Granted, a sanitized, tourist friendly version, but one with enough authenticity to be interesting. Although Fort Worth was long a stop along the fabled Chisolm Trail, which moved Texas cattle up to Kansas for distribution, the Stockyards District was a product of the westward expansion of railroads in the late 1800s. With the arrival of service to Fort Worth in 1876, the city became a major shipping point for livestock. By the end of the century, several meat packing plants, including Armour and Swift, were established near…
