Grab a saddle seat at the bar and catch the National Finals Rodeo on the big screens at Gilley's Saloon, where the honky-tonk atmosphere makes for a fitting backdrop to watch the top cowboys and cowgirls compete for gold buckles. The watch party kicks off in the early evening and runs for a few hours, with free admission and no age restrictions, so the whole family can settle in among the Western décor and denim-clad crowd.

It's a laid-back way to take in NFR action without heading to the arena itself, surrounded by fellow rodeo fans soaking in the wild west vibe that Gilley's does best.