Established in 1952- Bonnie Springs Ranch is only 25 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip...located in the heart of the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area. The grounds are a delight for locals and tourists alike. It’s a quaint little town with a rustic charm and with an old west feel. At the shops you will find unique items including, scorpion necklaces, Paiute items and an old west clothing and gear to equip your western adventures. And the candy shop is stocked with all of your sweet tooth treats to bring out your inner child. Then head on over to the petting zoo where the visitors can get up - close - and - personal with a variety of animals. Both native and non-native, including Simba the Canadian Lynx and their beautiful wolves.
The Melodrama, Hanging and Posse Show will have you entertained by the old west, local performers with jest like humor and drama inspired theatricals resembling Clint Eastwood’s, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.” And situated on this western property is The Red Rock Riding Stables, offering horseback riding daily for visitors that are interested in absorbing the stunning desertscape, galloping throughout the trails like the cowboys did in the olden days.
There is a cocktail lounge and restaurant overlooking the Bonnie Springs duck pond, which has many ducks and turtles all year long for visitors to enjoy while dining at the restaurant. Upon entering the visitors will notice the saw dust floors and dollar bills hanging from the the ceiling. The ambiance is casual with country and western music playing in the background. As you look through their menu, highlighted are the best bison burger you will ever have and their barbecue ribs. And for dessert, indulge in their hot cherry or apple pie with an option to a la mode, but these are just a few of the delicious entrees you will see on the menu.
Bonnie Springs Ranch History
Bonnie Springs Ranch was originally built in 1843 as a stopover for the wagon trains going to California down the Old Spanish Trail. In 1846, General Fremont, on his way to California, stopped at what is now Bonnie Springs Ranch to gear up for his trip through Death Valley. Since 1952, the ranch has been used as a tourist attraction. Often called "an oasis in the desert", where you can stop for a cool drink of spring water.
Bonnie Springs Ranch got its start back in the early 1950's when Al Levinson, a recently arrived New Yorker, met and married Las Vegas dancer and showgirl, Bonnie McGaugh.
Bonnie passed her strong love for the West and its historic past onto her husband, and together they ambitiously decided to recreate and preserve as much of the wild old Nevada as they could. Levinson began building the little mining town of Old Nevada back in the early 1970's after doing extensive historical research and slowly gathering artifacts from the 1880's. Bit by bit, and piece by piece, Old Nevada grew, built really upon the curiosity and energy of Al and Bonnie.
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Melodrama – 11:30am, 2:00pm, 4:30 pm
Hanging – 12 noon, 2:30pm, 5:00pm
Posse Show (Sat & Sun only) – 1:30pm & 4:00pm
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