From the Enchanted Springs Ranch website: Enchanted Springs Ranch, a western movie set and animal park, is rated by Oprah as one of the best “Wacky Family Attractions“ for 2008. This 86 acre working ranch excites visitors from all over the world with its rugged, natural beauty, collection of exotic animals, and authentic time warp - a Western town right out of the 1800's with real live cowboys and cowgirls.
My family had a great time at the ranch. I am always a sucker for recreated western towns and this town adds plenty of Texas charm to the western experience. My children went on horse rides (walking very slow. They were quite tiny at the time) and got a kick out of the livestock. My preteen niece and nephew got a major kick out of having their grandma "arrested" and put in jail by the sheriff. I loved the wagon tour of the ranch and spotting Texas Longhorns and exotic game (including zebra and buffalo) out on the property. Our family enjoyed exploring the western buildings which included a church and saloon. We even watched a show put on by world famous Pistol Packin' Paula, a champion gun twirler. I definitely recommend the ranch to families who appreciate a bit of good old western fun.