Place was like the old froniter town in up state. Kids enjoyed all the shows, food was a little pricey. I say raise the price getting in couple of bucks and make the rides include., not 3.50 a ride. In all I would go back
Fun for children, and adults, live guns and train , robbery and bank job, some museum quality exhibitions and theatrical shows. Souvenir star and store with all you need to remember !
The Old West comes alive here and gives an historical perspective of life in the late 1800s. You talk with employees dressed in period attire and see cowboys on horseback running through the dirt street just like they did years ago when pioneers trekked West to explore. There is activity throughout the day and if going for a ride on the stage at a certain time, you could become part of the day's events when mounted hoseback riders hold up the stage! You can pan for gold, talk to a mountain man, and watch gunfights in the street. There are additional activities on special event days like a cowboy demonstrating a bullwhip and trick shooting. Overheard kids asking parents if they could come again the next day!
I took my Grand two Grand children and one of their friends ages 11 and 12.on Columbus Day.It is certainly as if the city was left there just as it was many years ago. My. Grandson whined on the way that it was going to be boring and nothing to do, all night long when we returned home he thank me several times for taking him, It was very educational while all the time fun. They got to participate and get the feel of life during the days of the wild west. There was a lot of thing such as the telegraph office and method that was very amusing to them. They couldn't believe hair cuts were once five cents. nearly everything other than the Stage coach and train was original They do have an arcade and mini golf but very old versions .You can sit for several hours and watch the re-enactments or browse the various buildings such as Dr. Holidays office ,the Golden Nugget Saloon,Town Hall and others Younger children seemed to enjoy the place but I feel children 8 and over would really get a history lesson to remember. The employees were all very friendly and ready to answer questions. A picnic area so that eliminates one expense.
The price could be better at $16/ person. It was additional $3 per activity (pony ride, coach ride, mini golf, train). A better value would be to include it all in the $16 admission price. We spent 5 hours there and that was plenty of time to do everything. It is not a huge place. Very unique concept - no big rides or crazy theme park. My daughter enjoyed the quarter rides, train ride and (very small) zoo.
My children are 4 & 5, it was perfect. Print the coupons for BOGO, that is worth it. Not sure if I would have paid full price for 4 to go. The shows they put on were good. An extra $3.50 pp for the train, stage coach & pony rides were a bit much (An extra $42 for our family of 4 to do all extras). And the $10 picture from a polaroid was a bit much, especially when the picture doesn't come attached to the fame, You have to cut it & tape it yourself. I would say 3 hours tops is all is takes. Didn't buy any food or drink, souvenir's were typical & over priced.
I was there 30 years ago with my 2 sons and husband and they enjoyed it then. It has not changed. My husband and I took my grandson who is 10 years old. He loved it so much he did not want to leave. We brought our own lunch and ate at the picnic tables. We enjoyed the day with our grandson.. If you can go during the week do so. The children can participate more because it is not crowded.
If you like cowboys, horses, old time buildings go here. It is a full day. Love the picnic area you can leave your stuff there all day. The shows are amazing, loved being held up by the bandits. The kids loved being able to do what they wanted. The place is small and open enough so you can let the children go out on their own and you can still keep a eye on them. Get day for all here.
A bit of fun, enjoyed live music while having a bite to eat. Very good if you have young children,,,
Ok, call us spoiled or something but this attraction was NOT worth the $60.00 entry fee for a family of 4. WE walked the "town" in less than 2 hours, looking at all the displays. I understand there are shows and the actors have to be paid, but by the time its said and done, it costs well over $100..Stage coach rides 3.50 each, ...Toy gun in the General store 30.00..... The ice cream store does not have dipped ice-cream, the general store is lacking...the boot store has 10 pair of boots to choose from starting at 149.99...Suggestions....Make the post office into a shop to purchase cards/post cards and local western art...Stamps to mail???....Have a real boot shop with reasonably prices boots and moccasins...I was all ready to get mine..Especially with the State Fair in town.Sell ice-cream, put penny candy in the general store and spruce it up, candles and good smelling stuff. ...Sell gem bags for the mining....I saw a lot of campers...maybe this is cool for kids but not for Western buffs.......