Condé Nast TravelerJul 4, 2026Inside This Fort Worth Institution, American Hatmaking is a Labor of LoveJust outside the Fort Worth Stockyards, generations of craftsmanship define The Best Hat Store—keeping the cowboy tradition alive.13 things in this storyThe Best Hat StoreMarketScent of heated beaver felt, steam risesFort Worth StockyardsNeighborhoodHistoric district with twice-daily cattle drivesFort Worth Stock Show and RodeoFestivalOldest continuously running livestock show and rodeoAmerican Hat CompanyPlaceLegendary manufacturer of premium cowboy hatsSusan MaddoxPlaceAmerican Hat Company reflects on Susan Maddox's success.Bowie House, Auberge CollectionHotelRustic-yet-stylish baseHotel Drover, Autograph CollectionHotelDe facto Fort Worth hotelOmni Fort Worth HotelHotelSpruced-up stay in the cityThe Crescent Hotel, Fort WorthHotelAmenity-forward hubExchange AvenuePlaceKeith MaddoxPlaceTreasure MaddoxPlaceMercedes MaddoxPlaceRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
