Southfork Ranch

If you enjoyed the iconic 1980s television show, or the 2000s version, then you would enjoy visiting here. Reasonably priced, offers a museum with some nice pieces of memorabilia. The tour was fun and we enjoyed the history of the place. The house was filmed extensively for outdoor shots and faithful viewers will recognize all the different spots. It was fun standing by the pool and thinking about all the memorable scenes that took place there. While the interior of the house was not used for filming, it's still fun to check out. Definitely recommend a visit.

My brother was in town for a visit. Went for the tour. What a great experience. Everyone we encountered went beyond expectations to accommodate us! The sweet girl in the gift shop offered us a wheelchair upon noticing that the walk might be too difficult for my brother. Danny the gentleman who drove the golf cart was incredible! He already dropped off for the tour but insisted on making another trip for us and the wheelchair! He was so friendly and came to pick us up too! Thank you all for making this so enjoyable!

have a friend visiting who wanted to visit the site of the show "Dallas" and I couldn't say no! When you've lived in Dallas all your life, you forget about so many places that when a visitor reminds you of all the wonderful places Dallas has to offer - it is nice. We drove over on a Saturday afternoon in August, so it was HOT. The site has lots of shade trees and most of your time is spent inside. You can park right outside the gift shop (if they're not too busy, you can park in front, only a few steps away). When you enter the gift shop it is very spacious, not crowded with things, but several options to take home. My friend bought a Tshirt. We saw a man buying a cowboy hat, as well. So much to see! You purchase your tickets right inside the gift shop and they let you know exactly when the next tour leaves. He told us it would be 5 minutes so we rushed thru the museum, only to stand in line at the door at the end, so if you have 5 minutes - take it and enjoy the museum on your way to the back for the tour. Lots to see on the walls along the way. We all loaded onto a tram to take us over to the house. We were seated in a large room and given the history of the land - which, being a local, I was surprised to know it had changed hands so many times! The show was on during a time in my life when I didn't watch much tv at all, so I was barely familiar with the cast (with the exception of Patrick Duffy, whom I had met downtown one time during filming there, and of course Larry Hagman). But still, it brought back memories of another time, and it was fun to hear the other people in the group talking about their experiences with the show. There was a good group with us, and most seemed from another country. The speaker who addressed us in the beginning with the history asked if anyone needed translation before she began. Three people needed French translation so she handed them some papers so they could follow along in their language. We finished the tour and were on our own to walk back to the gift shop. We stopped to look at the cars they drove and beyond that in another room was a big screen playing the 2012 remake. It looked like a good show from the few minutes I saw of it. Tickets for my friend and I were $30 each but she said we get a discount, I'm not sure how much because she treated! But it's because we're over 60, I believe. Hey, I don't mind :) Great tour, enjoyed it all and the speaker was friendly and stayed with us as we all went every which way. She engaged with us and smiled a lot. Go check it out!

I brought my grandmother here today, as something special to do together before I move away. She just had her 85th birthday, and uses a walking cane after knee surgery complications. A shuttle drives visitors from the welcome center to the mansion, so we were told it would bring us back. But instead, at the end they opened the mansion doors for everyone to exit, and said we’ll have to walk back. It was very hot and we also weren’t offered any water / refreshments. Then we discovered restrooms were being renovated so we would’ve had to go back outside to different restrooms. I liked the history, but we weren’t fans of the show so we only came for a scenic tour. $30 per person was way overpriced for the overall experience. A comment posted a couple years ago said admission was HALF that price. Which seems more fair.

Had an amazing family time and Cole did a fabulous job of explaining everything in detail with patience. We loved her expertise, calm and composed attitude, she took care of my parents though they had language issues. Def recommend the trial ride and you'll love both the horses and the ride. Thank you so much Cole. Loads of love from our family. Please continue doing great job.

I was unfamiliar with the TV show, Dallas, until a few days before I went to Southfork Ranch. I was about to travel to the Dallas / Fort Worth area with some Romanian friends who wanted to go to visit the ranch (the TV series Dallas apparently has a very active Romanian fan base) so I thought I better see at least a few episodes first. Going as a non-fan, my expectations were low, but I left very impressed. Entry was not cheap, but worth it. The tour guides provided great insights into the history of the ranch and the show, and point out the significance of sites that I imagine even the most ardent of fans may overlook. There is also a small museum in the welcome center/gift shop with some notable artifacts from the productions. Even on a weekday morning our tour group was sizable, so it may be advisable to buy tickets ahead of time, especially on weekends. Now, if only the TV show was streaming on any of the platforms I subscribe to…

We only toured Southfork Ranch because my brother-in-law is visiting from Germany. The admission price of $30 should be reduced to $10 for adults and from $20 to $5 for children. If visitors use a credit or bank card in the gift shop, there is an additional fee of 2.6%. I'm glad I had cash to pay $3 for a bottle of water that would cost $1 in any other place. The museum places more of an emphasis on Texas than it does on the television series. Anyone visiting Texas hears ad nauseam that "everything is bigger and better in Texas." The tour guide showed us to a room in the house that used to be the garage and proceeded to ask visitors where they were from. My brother-in-law replied that he's from Germany and the tour guide asked him if he understood what she was saying. He said he understood the majority of what she was saying. As we were leaving the converted garage, my brother-in-law and I noticed written guides in several languages, so he took one in German. The tour guide was unhappy about the fact that my brother-in-law had helped himself and snapped, "I thought you said you understood! It's my job to hand out those written guides!" There's a great example of Texas hospitality! In general, I am tired of bringing out-of-town visitors to places of interest in the DFW area only to pay outrageous entrance fees and endure crankiness from tour guides. Last year, when my brother-in-law visited, it was the Thistle Hill House Museum in Fort Worth. The tour guide there thought he was showing us Palais Versailles and was annoyed when visitors asked him a question.

Southfork Ranch offers a neat experience for both Dallas fans and non-fans alike. While the tour is fairly short, the staff are extremely hospitable and make sure you are equipped with everything you might need to take in all the information (including informational pages in several languages, including German). This made the tour even more inclusive for all the people that apparently travel from out of the country to check this out—it’s a great touch! The staff also clarify that all interior shots were shot elsewhere, while external shots were filmed at the ranch. However, the interior has been decorated as if the Ewings actually lived there. There are plenty of trinkets and memorabilia scattered across the house and museum to enjoy. One small bit of feedback I’d like to offer is communicating holiday hours/schedule changes on the website in a pop-up window upon accessing the website. We attempted to visit the Saturday before Mother’s Day and while the location was indeed open as stated online and on Google maps, the tours only ran until about 11 AM due to a private event. If we had not thought to check the Instagram page (something that not everyone has access to), we would have arrived at a closed ranch, which wouldn’t have been a great first impression. So again, there was some communication about the change of schedule, but not in a way that’s the most accessible to everyone.

Seeing Southfork has been on my bucket list since the 80s when I watched the show in Germany with my parents. Watching Dallas was my first introduction to American culture. My experience clearly wasn't unique because our tour group consisted of people from all over the world, and only one American couple. I had expected we would be the only visitors but quite to the contrary, there were bus loads of tourists. From the large parking lot, you fist enter a modern visitor center where souvenirs and tour tickets are sold. There is a small museum with pictures, video and props from the show. The gun used to shoot JR anyone? A white tram then takes you to the house, with some commentary along the way. The house is so small in real life. Both our tram driver and our tour guide were engaging and made the tour interesting by telling stories about filming, both about the stars and the actual owners. Turns out only outdoor scenes were actually filmed here in the summer. Pictures are allowed everywhere, you can even sit at the famous breakfast table and have your picture taken by the pool. After the tour you are free to roam the grounds and see Jock Ewings' car in a side building. On the way out, we took some pictures in front of 'gate 3" the famous Southfork gate seen in every episode that faces the main road. Even my husband, who has never seen the show, enjoyed the experience. Look Mom, I went to Southfork!

We booked an hour long trail ride here while visiting Texas for our anniversary. It is a beautiful property with a cool and unique history. The horses all appeared to be healthy and well cared for. Our guide, Karen, was very friendly and the horses, Echo and Denny, were really sweet. While the trail ride started and ended promptly on time I wish it would've been a little longer and would've been more of a trail ride rather than a large circle of the property (routed past the overflowing dumpsters). Karen stopped and took everyone's pictures by the famous main house which was nice and she took her time answering questions and letting us hang out with the horses after the ride was over. Over all it was a great experience just slightly underwhelming in the "trail ride" aspect. We would probably ride here again if they had a longer or different route.

We initially went to the Southfork ranch to check out their "Trade Days", which happens the weekend preceding the 4th Monday of every month. Parking is $5 cash There were lots of different local vendors (e.g., handmade bags, soaps, candles, baked goods, and vintage kitchenware) as well as some vendors that sold items auctioned off of Amazon return pallets. The trade days were alright, nothing exciting, or spectacular. While we were at the Southfork ranch, we decided to tour the mansion to where the famous "Dallas" tv show was filed in the 70s-00s! Cannot believe that show lasted 14 + seasons! If you go to the trade days, you get $5 off of admissions to the mansion tour. Since there were over 20 of us in the group, the tour guide gave a very detailed history in the sitting room (due to the group size) inside the mansion. Afterwards, you are free to roam the mansion. The TV show didn't actually film inside this mansion, but it was nice to see the exterior of the house where the show was filmed! Needless to say, I went home to go watch the show ;)

Other than the pool area, this was not used in the show Dallas. A waste of time. I should've asked for a refund.

This is a really great place to take guests from out of town. I feel like most people are looking for that "Texas" feel and if you're not going to The Stockyards, you may not know where to take people besides food establishments. Just an FYI, we don't all wear cowboys and boots here. LOL. This is a good start especially if your guests know this vintage show. Even if they don't know it, just the tour of the ranch and homes alone is a total vibe. I love antiques and vintage decor so this was right up my alley. See my photos.

I had a meeting with a customer in Wylie in the afternoon, so I had about three hours of free time before the meeting, so I searched Tourist Attractions near Wylie, and there was a Southfork Ranch not far away. It was the filming location for the TV series "Dallas" which aired on CBS for 13 years from 1978 to 1991. I've never watched "Dallas" and I don't plan to watch it in the future, but it is said to be a very famous series that has been translated into 56 languages around the world. I toured with tourists from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Congo as well as the United States. The experience of tram riding pulled by a tractor to J.R. Ewing's mansion was fun. The tour took about an hour and 20 minutes, and it was an unforgettable experience.

They closed early, just as we arrived, due to a water break by construction laborers. That's okay, it happens. What is not okay is being told by the site manager that it was okay to walk around for 30 minutes and then be told twice by staff that we were trespassing. Either get some walkie-talkies, or train staff to be more respectful to guests. Better yet, how about both.

Bette Hodges planned my Live Like A Ewing birthday dinner, and it was fabulous! I was in Dallas for business for my birthday, and had to spend it alone. Bette went above and beyond to make my day feel special. She and Willie my tour guide greeted me when I arrived with a warm welcome. Willie drove me around the ranch and shared stories and information about every area. While I sipped on Champaign, she told me stories about the cast and crew and the mansion. Chef Jesse prepared delicious hors d'oeuvres and a Texas meal with a show stopping JR Ewing Texas sized steak. Edgardo served me this wonderful meal, and took great care of me during my run of the mansion. Yes, I had a run of the mansion! Edgardo even placed me at the head of the Ewing table where Ms. Ellie sat, on the show. He took photos for me and he stayed with me until my Lyft driver arrived. Bette and her staff sent me home with a South Fork Ranch Birthday bag filled with very cool South Fork gifts. At around 7:30 pm, Bette texted me to see how my night went and to tell me to enjoy the rest of my time in Dallas! This was the best experience this Dallas Fan could dream of! I highly recommend visiting South Fork Ranch if you are in Dallas! JR would be proud to know Bette and her team take very good care of his iconic ranch and its visitors.

It was a springy spring day, when all through the house, the seniors were brunching even the clowns. The chairs were full, it was warfare, In hopes that Creel would soon speak there. The children were nestled all snug in their own heads, while visions of coltillion awards fluttered in their heads.

If you didn't watch the show that was from 50 years ago, it's worthless to pay for the ticket. There's nothing other than introducing the TV show. Don't get fooled by the name "Ranch" if you expected to see something about ranch. Besides, I didn't feel welcomed since they didn't seem to be tolerant to the baby I carried. My nine month old baby just babbled for two seconds and we were called as "screaming" and was asked to leave the lecture.

It has been almost 13 years since I have been to South Fork Ranch and now since I live here, I can come here anytime I want. Tour costs $16 dollars now so a $6 dollar increase since the last time I went. The gift shop is now where you purchase your tickets for the tour instead of where Jock's car is located. The tour times goes by every hour on the :15th minute. Once you buy the ticket you can go inside the mini Dallas museum which takes 10 minute look around, but I sat in there and watch the Dallas clips. They have a tram that will drive you and they do a little drive by of the ranch and give you the history. There are many parts I do not recall. They also added in the new Dallas as part of the tour and giving facts. They drive you to the Ewing Mansion and outside looks the same as it does on the TV and the balcony is much bigger than on TV and the house seems bigger too, but it is really smaller than on TV. What you really pay is to tour inside of the house which is nothing to jump up and down. They now have the room where JR got shot and still a little messy. They have Lucy and Bobby Ewing room of what they would imagine and the living room is Jock Ewing's room and upstairs is a huge bathroom with a shower, a tube and 2 bathrooms and a bedroom. It is nothing too much to jump up and down. I saw the kitchen and still looks the same as I remember it outdated, but it is for the tour guests. The tour itself takes around an hour to do and then they let you go explore the ranch and you can literally go anywhere. I definitely did do some exploring as I was able to get to one of the Pokemon gyms. I saw all of the horses, longhorns and donkeys up close it was really cool. I think I spent a good 45 minutes walking around, but it was pretty hot that day. You can see Elena's cottage where she stayed at, but the door was closed so I could not look inside. I was scared to fully open the door and take a look. Overall, it was a good couple of hours of wasted time. I wish the gift store sold more Dallas merchandise.

You don't have to be a fan of the "Dallas" TV series to appreciate this ranch. The Ewing Mansion exterior was mostly used but parts of the interior were filmed during the last three (revived) seasons. You can purchase tickets at the door or online. Most tickets are $16. Groups and seniors get a discount. Props from the show and some of the rooms used for filming are on the tour. Bonus points for the Longhorn cows on the ranch.

Very nice place. We had a wedding rehearsal dinner here. Great property, good service, and neat place to visit. I would recommend this place especially if your guests will be outside. The grounds are so nice and open. Plus, you can see "Who shot JR room"

My day at Southfork Ranch started with a trail ride. The trail guide - Jackie - was an equestrian major. She did an outstanding job with the horses and guest, some of who have never straddled this form of transportation before. As an experienced rider, it did concern me the horses were not shod. There are several issues a horse can develop from not being shod, i,e,. Increased risk of injury due to a stone bruises, arthritis reduction for older horses and hoof protection overall. Forever Resorts need to have a large animal vet on staff or call. Disappointed to see the other animals being barbed did not have air movement through the stables. Being raised on a ranch - I may be a little sensitive to their well being. The house tour was awesome and Vicky, the host, knocked it out of the park. The landscaping could use some upkeep. It would appear the management needs a project manager that understands the meds of large animals and how to care for the property. If it had not had been for the impressive attitude and customer service of Jackie and Vickie, the visit would have gotten a two.

One of my mom's biggest regrets in life, was letting me watch Dallas as kid/infant. If you ever met me, you would know that my source of inspirational quotes come from the one and only J.R. Ewing. And by inspirational quotes I mean insults usually. Here are some of my finest: "Sue Ellen (or replace with any name), you're a drunk, a tramp and an unfit mother." "I'm J.R. Ewing (replace with my name), I don't get ulcers, I give 'em!" "You should go to sleep Sue Ellen (or replace with my mom's name), you know how haggard you look when you don't get your full eight hours!? Honestly with the way that man talked, I'm surprised he didn't get shot at more. As a fan of the show, we initially took the cheap route and drove by Southfork Ranch and took a couple of pictures. Then we decided to fork over the full $16 for a tour. The tour guides are funny and after a brief tour they let you have free run of the grounds to take your time and visit. The house looks so grand (from a distance) and the ranch is huge. While the show was being filmed the original family still lived in the house, and the show used the outside facade for the show's credits. Eventually, the family got so many requests and visitors they opened the ranch up for visitors. The original show was never actually filmed inside, however once they opened this place up as a tourist attraction they Laura Ashleyed up those bedrooms straight away. To be honest, the house is not as big as you would think. It's two levels. It just looks big cause it's at the end of a very long driveway. But right as you drive up that drive way that theme song just immediately pops into your head. DO do do do dooo dooo doo. Such nostalgia. The pool which looks pretty grandiose on TV, is actually about the size of roadsize motel pool. So keep that in mind if you think you'll be touring a huge property. At maximum it'll take 30 minutes to walk through the house and take pics. What's really cool is that there is little museum with lots of props from the tv series and they have original scripts. That's the neat part to walk through. The fake Ewing cemetery is pretty funny too. If you are a fan of the show or the reboot, I recommend coming out here if you're in Dallas. We almost entertained the thought of getting married here, so if you want an interesting wedding venue in Texas add this to your list of places.

I've been to Southfork now three different times since 2018. I haven't ever been disappointed. All the staff are very friendly. Yesterday I took the trail ride with a friend for the first time. That was like a dream! 10/10 recommend! The lady leading the ride as well as the volunteer were absolutely delightful! There is never a bad visit to Southfork.

It's a great venue area. They have flea markets, and tours during the week of the TV show house of Dallas fame.

This was so much fun. I was a huge fan of Dallas and wanted to visit for years. The museum before the tour was filled with all kinds of fun artifacts. The gun that shot J.R. and the BBQ shown in so many episodes were neat to see. The tour was great. South Fork Sally was terrific. She was fun and informative. It was great to sit at the patio where the Ewings sat so many times. Walking around the property was awesome. I especially enjoyed the famous driveway. The property is so beautiful. The employees were all friendly and helpful. Nice gift shop with lots of fun stuff. Great time. A must for every Dallas fan.

The trail ride was nice. The lady who guided our tour was friendly and took several pictures throughout the ride. She promised to send them after she finished her shift but I never received them. Not sure if anyone else in my party did or not. I even left a 10 dollar tip in their jar. The property is beautiful.

What a blast from the past! We were on a time crunch, so we couldn't take the tour, but we could see the mansion from the visitor center and gate. They have a ton of great memorabilia from the show Dallas. Glad we stopped in! I have fond memories of watching the show every week with my parents.

We visited the ranch a couple days ago when we were in TX. I watched the show when I was younger and hated JR like everyone else! It was fun touring the set for DALLAS and without a doubt our tour guide, Wilson Wilson, was the best! His humor and knowledge made for a very enjoyable visit. We house was very small compared to what you see in television but I'm not going to spoil the reason why. A must see at a reasonable price!!

Great scenery and pretty venue. I came for my daughters TKD tournament and explored everywhere I could in my down time.

GREAT experience to see an actual working farm in Texas. Not too many are familiar with the Dallas show since it was so long ago. However, it is worth learning about farms, oil and so on related to Texas. The house is beautiful and so is the outside of this farm. The tour guides are very knowledgeable of the history of the place and how it was purchased several times, also everything is presented not in English but in Texan which makes it even more authentic. If you are in the area I am highly recommending visiting tis place.

This is a Must-Do in Dallas if you're a fan of the TV show Dallas!! Our tour guide, Windy aka Gail, was PHENOMENAL! She was extremely knowledgeable about every single thing/area in the entire Ranch, and she knew EVERYTHING about the show, down to the smallest details. She was so friendly and personable. Truly an asset to the Ranch. The Gift Shop was to die for! All the animals, the pictures, the preserved items from the show and the house itself was just a jaw-dropping treat! Go Go Go to Southfork Ranch. (Annnnd they're covid compliant)

The trail ride was a five plus, Jackie was fabulous. She led the group with confidence and had great knowledge to share. The house and grounds were a three. Ground maintenance was not kept and could some attention (weeds and fence upkeep).

As someone who has seen every episode of Dallas, including the newer series, going to Southfork Ranch was always fairytale dream. Well, this tour did not disappoint. Put this tour on your Must Do List! Pictures are encouraged, and you can walk around the grounds as much as you'd like.

While I wasn't necessarily a fan of the 1980s show, I LOVEDDDD the TNT reboot! That show was incredible and I am still LIVID it was canceled. Guess what? The reboot was filmed here! We had to check it out. We were staying in Austin so we rented a car and drove (about three hours) to Dallas. We wanted to take a little road trip through Texas so this was perfect. We purchased tickets in the gift shop and waited around until the tour started. There was a little museum with costumes and props. Then we took a tractor hay ride through the ranch to the Ewing home to start our guided tour. The tour guide was the sweetest lady in the world from Georgia. After the tour of the house, we were invited to walk around the grounds of the ranch. There were live animals such as alpacas and horses. There was a snack bar, but I highly recommend bringing your own snacks and water. Even if you're not a fan of the show, I think people could appreciate seeing a Texas ranch. Parking is free so if you don't want to pay for the tour, you can still come to the gift shop or take pictures in the front for free.

I'm a fan of the show Dallas. Southfork Ranch is must see if you're a fan of the show. When my friends visit from out of state, Southfork is one of the places I take tourists.

visiting there might be ok but working as a trail guide was fine until one day they just told me thy didnt need me. yall have some nerve claiming to be a family and such... also some of those horses need a good 200 lbs on them but the owner of the animals is a cheap nasty old cu nt. JR Ewing is rolling in his grave. southfork can rot for all I care.

The tour guide was awesome. She had us smiling the whole time. A piece of old school Americana brought me back to Friday nights during my childhood. A little cheesy but fun. Whole ranch to ourselves practically!

I remember my parents watching Dallas when I was little. It seemed, at that time, a very big deal. People would all meet at the hosting family's house, it was Thursday night Knots Landing, then Friday night Dallas and immediately after Dallas was Falcon Crest. After Falcon Crest, the adults played Trivial Pursuit in the kitchen and the kids played outside or pool in the basement. Dallas was a huge part of all of our lives growing up in the 80's. I hadn't visited Southfork in over 30 years. They have really opened up the place and the tour is so informative. They take you through the entire 6,000 square foot mansion telling you all the history of the show and the reboot. After the tour, they cut you loose and allow you to go back through the house or let you tour the land, barns, garages, and even Gary's house. The gift shop was also really cool. If you loved the show, you will love Southfork!

Was taking some friends from out of town to stop by. The owner chased us off the property for not knowing where to buy a ticket. Even though it was a weekday and the place was empty. So rude. We are never coming back.

Southfork Ranch hosted the opening banquet for a conference that I had recently attended. The food was buffet style, and it exceeded my expectations. The baked beans were a little bit watery, but everything else was amazing. The brisket nearly melted in your mouth, and the provided BBQ sauce was a perfect match. The coleslaw was also delicious. Aside from the food, the venue itself is beautiful and a great place to walk around and explore.

South fork, JR, the EWINGS, Cliff, the glitz and glamour!! Who didn't love it in the 80s. I was a die hard fan and was over the moon when the new Dallas series came back on air. When I finally got a chance to visit and drive up the long driveway and (sang the theme song) I felt unstoppable. Recalling all the fancy cars on the show whose path I rode. Then I walked up to the house and looked around. It needed repairs-- I'm talking peeling paint, fallen awnings... The lawn care was fine. It was once working quarter horse ranch. The show was filmed on an identical set built in Hollywood. I couldn't believe it. The last few scenes in which JR was killed in the new series in Motel room 22 were filmed here. There's even the body outline. He died in real life shortly thereafter. Diehard fans will really enjoy it. There's a great tour and gift shop too. I enjoyed my day trip.

The Good, The Bad and the Terrible...Pumpkin Spice. This was a surreal experience, in so many ways. If I could do it again, I would come here without taking the tour and focus on the museum, the gift shop and the grounds themselves. Oh, and the EXCELLENT "Miss Ellie Deli". -- When you arrive, you pass through the gift shop into the museum area which you're likely excited to check out (it's extremely well done)--but the museum will need to wait, if you take the tour. First, a photographer sort of suckers you in to sitting for a cheesy Cowboy hat photo (I'm hoping the last people didn't have lice or dandruff as I put the hat on). He's a nice enough guy although you can tell, like everyone here save the gift shop folks--he's probably had more than enough of Dallas and this job. You're asked to hang around for the start of the tour although you're (supposedly) welcome to look at the museum while you wait (didn't get that vibe though). The main point here is to get you on the tour so you can return to the museum, photographer and gift shop to drop more cash later. Makes sense. And btw, the price is very reasonable. They should just include the photographer fee and make it all inclusive. The tour itself is both thrilling--as a fan--and mildly annoying, for other reasons. The tour guide seems more like a robot, repeating mostly useless information in, I would say, a very patronizing, almost disinterested manner. I get the sense that they sort of have contempt for these fools who waste their time trying to see where the fantasy of Dallas was created. Not a lot of breathing room for questions, comments, etc. In fact, guest comments did not seem to be welcome. But more than anything, the tour-guide tries to sell you on using the Southfork venue for your personal and/or business events. That's really what this is ALL about. It's like a bad timeshare experience. Of course, if they really knew how to sell, they would have focused on the nostalgia of Dallas, the show, and the actual history of the city of Dallas, and what the show best represented about it. The interiors of Southfork are gaudy, overdone and very non-Dallas-like, despite a few Dallas paintings, etc. (with the exception of Lucy's room, since she was pretty gaudy to begin with). The tour guide brags about the owner spending a few hundred thousand on the redecorations. We can't stand them. The worst part was the STRONG, horrible smell of something like Pumpkin Spice and ultra-cheap perfume--mashed together, which you cannot escape from--it's all over the house. I needed a respirator by the end. Of course, the whole thing is also very small in comparison to the giant estate that Hollywood created on sets in LA. The tour guide spends more time talking about the house from a venue or historical perspective than offering almost any information on the show, although there was some, such as snide comments about Patrick Duffy. Apparently, the tour guide doesn't think very highly of him. It was only until we returned to the gift shop and spoke to a charming woman who actually has worked there from many years, that we learned anything about the cast, Larry in particular, and felt (for a few seconds) that someone here actually LIKED the show, the man, the place. The gift shop itself is filled with mostly unimaginative non-Dallas themed march. Why they can't get some products from a local license, who the hell knows. The whole thing felt like we were intruding into some Pumpkin-Spice miniature version of Dallas, devoid of any of the spirit that the show embodied. What spirit is that you might ask? Well, whatever flaws he embodied, Larry Hagman and crew represented that can-do, love of LIFE and particularly, American sense of Life, business, love affairs, travel, excitement--the joie de vivre--Texan-style and Texan-size. I didn't love to HATE J.R. Ewing. Like you, admit it or not, I LOVED J.R. And still do. -- I'm sorry to report the negatives. I don't regret going for my own reasons. In part, to pay my respect to Larry--what he represented to me in my life--as this was where his ashes were scattered despite what the staff may tell you (it's illegal to scatter ashes on the grounds here, apparently). More than this, Dallas represented the best of American culture and life at a time when we still believed in ourselves. Ironically, Trump is very much a J.R. Ewing. Although, not as witty. One shining star, outside of the woman (actually women) in the gift shop, was the FOOD at Miss Ellie's Deli. Perhaps the best chicken salad that I've ever tasted. I felt so bad for that nice latino lady, bored out of her mind, sitting in there. Wasted talent. She's an incredible chef. Someone should open her up a restaurant. -- I still recommend visiting but DO NOT take the tour. The photo from our photographer friend...oh I guess so. Do that. But that's it.

If you are a diehard fan of the show, then go if you are in the area anyway. They have a teeny tiny museum of artifacts and pictures from the original show. You take a two minute tram from the visitors center to the house where you hear a long winded boring history lesson about the show. You visit the inside of the house where the original show was NOT filmed. It was actually filmed on a soundstage in Los Angeles because the house was too small to accommodate a film crew. The out doors WERE filmed on the property.

Can you hear it? The sound of the whiskey being poured from an opulent Waterford crystal carafe The sound of horses whinnying The sound of JR Ewing being shot....ahhh the memories! Yep I made it to the place that made the show Dallas famous and couldn't believe what I learned from the tour and freely exploring the grounds. I came more for the classic rendition of the show because my sister and I would watch reruns of the show on TNT every morning before school. I couldn't care less about the reboot which only got worse when JR was actually shot and killed but I digress. The ranch is huge but I was surprised that the long driveway was actually not as long as it was in the show. This of course was cinema magic and made sense since they couldn't butcher the grounds to make it so as it was always owned by a family or corporation at any given time. Loved the tour which was kinda corny but also very informational and for me surreal. It was cut short however because the day we went, they were setting up for a wedding to occur later that day. Yes they do weddings but not sure about funerals or Bar Mitzvahs but I am sure you can ask...and pay! Speaking of pay they indicated you could pay to stay the night even though it didn't look like the beds were all that comfortable. All in all I enjoyed every minute of it! Maybe someone might have a wedding there that I know! Only time will tell!

Good value for what it offers. Any fans when remote fans will enjoy the tour. You can longer around the grounds which are expansive if you want. Lots of parking available.

True tourist! Can't go to Dallas w.o seeing Southfork. It's smaller than it looks on tv, talk about camera magic. But it's where it was filmed. Pretty interesting. You can do the tour and see everything in about an hour. Good times hearing the history and seeing the house & tiny pool. Thought the gift shops would have more show trinkets & gear but it was mostly country fare. Mention the website and get a discount on your ticket.

Would give 10 stars if possible! Southfork went above and beyond to accommodate myself and my family. Entire staff is tremendous and the venue is beautiful! Definitely check it out if you have the opportunity!

I loved the show so much and I did come here in 1990 and I loved this place the grounds are amazing ,pool area is the best the driveway is just like the show I feel as this is very realistic to the show and even the reboot was amazing a few years ago, I grew up watching the show and im thinking about moving to Texas and if I do I will come here more regularly, now I live in los Angeles, but I love Dallas so much

If you were a fan of Dallas then you'll more than likely enjoy Southfork Ranch. I grew up watching Dallas so visiting the actual location of the ranch was a thrill. There's equal representation of the original Dallas as well as the 2012 TNT remake. The ranch was easy to find using a GPS and there's ample parking in the lot. There's a gift shop upon entry with assorted gifts relating to the show. I bought a magnet and t-shirt for about $30. The t-shirt is very thin though so I'm not sure if the quality is worth the price. After buying the tickets ($15 each) they have you wait in the gift shop. You start the tour in an adjacent area next to the gift shop. The tour guide provides history of the ranch and the show. You're allowed to take photos and take your time viewing everything on display. There's also a professional photographer on site to take high quality photos for about twelve dollars. After that you ride over to the main house. The first thing you'll notice is that the ranch is much smaller than it appears on television. That's all thanks to the power of lighting and camera angles. The main house is the size of an average suburban home. There's another tour guide stationed in the home to provide background information about the original ranch owners and their foray into Hollywood glitz and glamour. After that you're allowed tour the house and ranch grounds solo for as long as you like. JR's grave is on the property and a vintage car belonging to Bobby or one of the other characters. We chose not to view the other areas on the property as seeing them from the caravan was good enough for us. The one thing I didn't care for were the horses tied to a tree in the blazing hot sun. They had water but no amount of water is a match for the oppressive Dallas sun in August. There were stables that were shaded but the horses weren't given the freedom to go into their stalls. The staff were all friendly and very passionate about show. I'd recommend the ranch to any fan of the show.

I've been a Dallas fan since watching it at my Grandparents. The tour of the house was awesome. Our tour guide was super helpful and knowledgeable. All the outside scenes were filmed there. We got to view the barns/stables & also the cemetery where Jock, Sue Ellen, & JR are buried. The day we showed up there was actually a concert on the grounds in the special event area. Don't forget to check out the museum before being walked over to the house.

A must see tourist stop in Dallas Texas! Staff is amazing especially the tour guides. Carol was our tour guide today and she was fabulous, funny, and direct!! A real sweetheart and a bit sassy. The history of the property and the house is very well explained. My advice perhaps they could sell copies of a Dallas manuscript from some of the more well known episodes. Who doesn't like acting out scenes and pretending to be an actor/actress. A highly recommended place to visit in Dallas.

For any one who grew up watching the tv show Dallas, Southfork Ranch is so much fun to see! The museum with all of the memorabilia isn't huge, but it contains so many memories of the show. Fancy dresses, props, and of course, the gun that shot J.R. A short walk from the museum is the actual house from the tv show. The pool was shockingly smaller than what I remember in the show. Turns out, the guide explained that mirrors were used in the pool to make it appear larger! Who knew?! The guide had a lot of information and tidbits about the making of the show. If you are visiting Dallas and are a fan of the show, this is a place to bookmark!

This place was a neat place to visit. It wasn't quite what I expected but it was neat to learn some history about the show. I did learn some things I didn't know. You would probably get the most out of it if you have also watched the reboot shows. Over all it is a beautiful place.

We booked our wedding at Southfork in January of 2019 for our wedding which was supposed to happen in March of 2020. Planning the wedding with Sherry was always fun and she made everything feel so easy and calm in a season where nothing else really was. The week before the wedding we had to cancel the entire event of 800 guests because of COVID-19. This was the moment I was the most grateful that I had booked Southfork for our wedding. Sherry and the staff were the most understanding about a pandemic going on and the unforeseen circumstances. They were so kind in working with us, trying to let us have the day of our dreams but also giving us the option to just completely cancel the event. None of my other vendors besides by photographer were that gracious. Southfork went above and beyond for us all throughout that season and I am forever grateful for them!

I've been to Dallas several times on business but this is my first time to Southfork. Growing up during the Dallas hay day surprisingly I never watched the show until I decided to take the tour and watched season 1 for research. Just the few episodes helped to give context to the tour. The ranch is beautiful and the tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. (Carol did our house tour) It was well worth the price of admission. I had lunch at the deli and, since it was a beautiful day, chose to eat on the covered porch. It was quiet and peaceful. Wish I lived closer so that I could visit for the big 40th reunion on March 30th. Should be a great time with many of the cast returning.

My girlfriend had a visit to Southfork on her bucket list. I had the chance to give it to her for her birthday. Live and Dream like a Ewing was a package that lets you see behind the scenes of a famous TV ranch. From the moment we arrived, we were met by some of the nicest people you could ever find. Chris was our private tour guide and was so knowledgeable about the ranch and the show. My GF gave her a run for her money on Dallas trivia. After the fantastic tour we went to the mansion and met with Adam and Jose. Both were great and we had hors d'oeuvres and champagne. We settled into dinner for the biggest and best steak I've ever had. After dinner, we met with Taylor who was the security over night. We walked the ranch at night, a sight to see for sure. Walked back to the mansion for night caps, snacks, and yep Dallas on DVD. A dip in the famous pool was on our list and finished up the evening in the J.R. bedroom. The morning brought us breakfast and meeting more nice people. Yes you have the mansion to yourselves overnight. We ended our stay with a trip to the gift shop. Ms. Bette set the whole trip up and I can't thank her enough. She was so gracious and kind. We actually felt like part of the Ewing family. If you ever get the chance, take the package. You WILL NOT be disappointed. Thank you to the whole staff for one of the most memorable trips. Yes we will be back to visit and Ms. Bette has become our lifelong friend. This was wicked AWESOME

My husband and I took my father in law here because he used to watch the show Dallas back when it was popular on TV. He really enjoyed touring the ranch. The tour guides were very informative and friendly. Even though I have never watched the show, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this ranch. It was a true Texan experience.