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Cowtown Cattlepen Maze

145 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, USA

Overview

Category:New Year's Eve Kids Activities
Location:Fort Worth, TX

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Cowtown Cattlepen Maze offers a unique, quick, and engaging maze experience with a scavenger hunt for letters, ideal for families looking for a short burst of fun. It serves as an excellent standalone activity or as part of a larger visit to the Cowtown area, which boasts numerous other family-friendly attractions and amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Kids loved getting lost in the maze's twists, turns, and dead-ends.
  • Features a scavenger hunt for letter stations to punch tickets, adding an interactive challenge.
  • Quick activity, typically completed within 5-10 minutes.
  • Quick service with no reported waiting time for the maze itself.
  • Described as very entertaining and 'worth the $8' by parents.
  • Located amidst several other family entertainment options, including a mechanical bull ride, historic tours, rodeo, restaurants, bars, and gift shops.

Standout Features

  • Interactive scavenger hunt element with letter stations and ticket punching.
  • Efficient and quick activity (5-10 minutes), perfect for short attention spans or fitting into a packed schedule.
  • Friendly staff (apart from one reported incident).
  • Clean environment with a strict 'No Smoking' policy.
  • Seamless entry with 'No Waiting Time' for the maze.
  • Strategic location within a larger entertainment complex offering a variety of additional activities, food, and shopping.

Perfect For

Kid-friendly; specific mention of a 'son' (likely school-aged) completing the maze, indicating suitability for children old enough to navigate and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Families with children generally found it enjoyable.

Ideal For

Families seeking a quick, engaging, and affordable activity.
Children who enjoy scavenger hunts and navigating mazes.
Adding a fun, short stop to a day trip at a larger entertainment complex.
A family outing that provides entertainment for active kids.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Plan for approximately 5-10 minutes for the maze activity itself.
  • The maze is part of a larger Cowtown experience; consider combining it with nearby attractions like the rodeo, cattle drives, or souvenir shopping.
  • If planning to see timed events or popular attractions in the broader Cowtown area, consider arriving 15-20 minutes early to get a good spot or avoid queues.
  • Prepare for potential interactions with diverse staff personalities.

Things to Consider

  • One review noted a specific front desk staff member was 'very disrespectful' and 'sarcastic'.
  • The maze itself is explicitly stated as 'Not Wheelchair ♿️ Friendly'.

Price & Value

$8 per person for an activity that takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Reviewers found it 'worth the $8'. Paid parking for the general Cowtown area is $15.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • The 'Cowtown Cattlepen Maze' specifically is 'Not Wheelchair ♿️ Friendly'.
  • The broader Cowtown area, however, is mentioned as 'Handicap accessible', implying other parts of the complex may offer accommodations.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • No specific food policy mentioned for the maze itself, but 'Restaurants 🍽️' and 'food courts' are readily available nearby within the Cowtown complex.
  • A 'No Smoking 🚭allowed' policy is enforced for the environment.

🚗Parking Info

  • Paid parking is available for the general Cowtown area, with a reported cost of '$15'.

👥Crowd Levels

  • For the maze itself, 'Quick Service: No Waiting Time' suggests low crowd impact or efficient processing.
  • However, for potentially timed events or popular attractions in the broader Cowtown area, one tip suggests 'Arrive 15-20 min to be in front line everyday', implying popular events can draw crowds and require early arrival.

🛡️Safety Features

  • A 'Clean Environment' is highlighted.
  • 'No Smoking 🚭allowed' policy is in place.

When to Avoid

  • Families with wheelchair users, as the maze itself is not accessible.
  • Individuals who are sensitive to potentially sarcastic or disrespectful staff interactions, as reported in one instance.
  • Expecting a long, drawn-out activity, as the maze is completed quite quickly.

Pricing/Package/Events

Events & Schedule

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Second-story observation deck available to view the maze and watch/cheer friends and family.

📅Booking Policy

  • Group tickets are available for parties over 20.

🚗Parking Information

  • Pre-pay for parking is available via the Fort Worth Stockyards App.
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 2, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 4 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Vladimir Renard

Vladimir Renard

a year ago

Great little spot to have some fun with the family ,the kids loved it.They had a great time with getting lost from the twists/turns/Dead-Ends within the maze on their scavenger hunt for the letter stations to punch their tickets to see who exits the maze first. It takes a minimum of 5-10 minutes to complete this activity. $8 per person,kid Friendly,No Smoking 🚭allowed,Clean Environment,Not Wheelchair ♿️ Friendly,Quick Service:No Waiting Time,Friendly Staff,Very Entertaining. There are several activities available nearby,The Mechanical Bull 🐂 Ride, Historic Tours, The Rodeo 🤠,Including Restaurants 🍽️,Bars 🍹,Gift 💝 Shops&Etc.

Juan Morales

Juan Morales

4 months ago

I could not rate this thing any lesser. The old guy in the front desk is very disrespectful. He does not know how to talk to customers and was very sarcastic when telling us how to stamp the stupid paper that they give you.

Faisal Sobhan

Faisal Sobhan

a year ago

Amazing place to see the Texas Long Horn Livestock!!! Wonderful place to spend time with Family and kids, loads of fun with Cattle drive, horse riding, Cowboy show, and lots of souvenir shops and food courts, paid parking $15 and Handicap accessible।

Jackson Michalak

Jackson Michalak

11 months ago

My son finished in 8.5 minutes found all the letters. Pretty cool and worth the 8$

Natalia Veronica Astudillo Corral

Natalia Veronica Astudillo Corral

4 months ago

Only at 11:30 and 4. Arrive 15-20 min to be in front line everyday. It only last 5 min so enjoy

Contact Information

145 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.7
Total Reviews100
Recent Reviews5