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| - Tourist trap or a legit historic site? There's historic significance here, but I guess I was expecting to see original buildings and plenty of information, rather than replicas and shootout western shows.
Note: Before parking, you'll be asked to pay $10 per person if you want to see the entire ranch. After paying, you're given a wristband and access to park in their lot. If you plan on coming here, bring CA$H.
Train Ride: Now, hands down the little railroad train is the best part of Bonnie Springs Ranch. It's a round trip ride from the "town" to another parking lot not too far away. Although it's a short ride, you don't have to walk on the dirt trails that are scattered with animal dung, plus the views of Red Rock Canyon are gorgeous.
Petting Zoo: It's a sad sight to see. The animals, especially the wolves that are baking under the sun. Flies hover around animals and their filthy water dishes. I wish they were better cared for.
"Old Town:" The town is comprised of aging buildings that house gift shops selling tacky souvenirs. Several rooms showcase dusty antiques that's enough to make you cough and walk right out. In addition, a lot of these items don't have descriptions --- learning will have to wait another day. There's also this mine-maze thing that reminds me of Halloween mazes, except without the freaky looking characters jumping at you around every corner. Walking through it made me nauseous because it's uneven and rickety.
Performers: They're obnoxious and not funny at all with their corny jokes and their attempts to grab your attention by firing off fake guns at you. LAME. The act is something I'd expect from a 7 year-old kid and not a grown dude who's trying to get into "character." Also, some of these actors harass the animals onsite by attempting to pet them when they're guarding their young.
Restaurant: We never had the chance to eat here because no one came by to seat us.
Bonnie Springs Ranch is a waste of a few hours that you'll never get back. Keep your $10 and spend it somewhere else.
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