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    Southfork Ranch - Llama on the Ranch

    Southfork Ranch

    4.1(155 reviews)
    12.3 mi

    I visited Southfork Ranch as part of a work group outing and honestly had no idea what to expect…read morebut I left genuinely impressed and entertained. This place is a legitimate piece of American pop culture history, and they do a great job bringing it to life. The guided tour takes you inside the actual ranch house, and it's more immersive than you'd think. The formal dining room with its crystal chandeliers, the bold red kitchen, the grand foyer staircase -- it's all right there, frozen in time like the Ewing family just stepped out for a moment. And yes, they have the room where JR was shot, complete with a chalk outline and crime scene markers. Campy? A little. Fun? Absolutely. Outside, the grounds are beautiful. White fences, open pastures, friendly animals wandering around with the iconic ranch house as the backdrop. There's also JR's silver Lincoln Continental on display in the museum, along with memorabilia and history from the show. Fair warning: this is a deeply generational experience. My older colleagues were absolutely in their element while some of the younger folks in our group needed a little context. But even without being a die-hard Dallas fan, there's enough to see and appreciate that everyone ended up having a good time. Great group outing, unique Dallas experience. If you're in the area, it's absolutely worth a visit.

    As a longtime fan of the TV show Dallas, I had been looking forward to visiting Southfork Ranch for…read moreyears. Growing up in Europe, we watched the show later than audiences in the U.S., but I never missed an episode and absolutely loved following the Ewings' story. So when I had the chance to travel through Texas, visiting Southfork was at the top of my list. The visit exceeded my expectations. The ranch is perfectly set up for visitors - from the guided tour of the house, which is preserved and decorated exactly like it appeared in the show, to all the little details, including the cars the Ewing family used. Our guide gave a fascinating talk about the history of filming, the ranch's rental process, and behind-the-scenes stories that really brought the show to life. We also got to walk around the ranch, see the small horses or ponies, and browse a tiny gift shop. It was amazing to experience in person something I'd watched on TV for so many years - and on the other side of the continent, no less! The whole experience was nostalgic, charming, and genuinely fun. If you love Dallas or just want to see an iconic TV ranch in real life, Southfork is absolutely worth the visit.

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    Southfork Ranch - Eagle statue which Larry Hagman owned

    Eagle statue which Larry Hagman owned

    Southfork Ranch - Ranch Exterior

    Ranch Exterior

    Southfork Ranch - Nice mini self guided Museum with 3 rooms. Who knew there was a reboot of the show?

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    Nice mini self guided Museum with 3 rooms. Who knew there was a reboot of the show?

    Play Street Museum - Murphy

    Play Street Museum - Murphy

    4.5(13 reviews)
    10.6 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    My grandson turned 2 and he had the best birthday party here at the Murphy Play Street Museum! The…read moredesign inside is this charming play town takes me back to storybook tales. There's a Pet Rescue house with the most adorable pets for kids to play with - and rescue. Next is a Pizza house where kids can creatively learn/play how to make your own pizzas. Don't forget the pepperoni's - they're the best part of the pizza! My favorite is the Market house, where children can learn the fun of shopping for groceries and running a register. But my granddaughters favorite is Playhouse - equipped with all the cuteness any girl would want when pretending she's playing house. Now, let's talk about having a private party at this sweet play museum. The whole place is set aside just for you. That's right, it's set up just for your party. Bring your decorations and food, and they do the rest. So convenient, and super friendly. It was a joy as a grandparent to sit back, watch my grandson having a blast playing at his party, and the staff taking care of everything for us.

    The Play Street Museum is a nice option when it's too hot to do anything outside (which is most…read moredays in a Texas summer). It's a nice space, but ultimately relatively small for the cost. There are different 'buildings' with different themes, but overall the format is pretty simple. They advertise for kids 8 and under but realistically I think more 5 and under? Past that you're relying on your kids' imagination and I think you don't necessarily need to pay the entrance fee for your kids to be imaginative. Overall, a fine experience, just a bit pricey for how limited the space feels.

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    Play Street Museum - Murphy
    Play Street Museum - Murphy
    Play Street Museum - Murphy

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