No need to have a DeLorean to go back in time to live in the wild wild west; Just rustle up the heard, load up the ol’ steel horse, and ride to Rawhide, Arizona’s largest western theme park.
Arizona’s astonishing scenic backdrop sets the mood for an incredible western hospitality experience as it was in the late 1800’s. Rawhide’s western town offers a chuck wagon full of fun and attractions for the whole family. Watch out for the rough riders, though. You might get caught up in a shoot-out right there in the streets. Here are some other fun western attractions throughout the town:
Panning for Gold – Try your luck and find out just how easy it really was to strike gold.
Camel Rides – Not sure how this attraction can make you think of life in the old west, but it’s fun for the kids (and you, if you like camels).
The Desert Train – kick back and skirt through town and enjoy a great sunset and the beauty of the Arizona desert.
The Butterfield Stagecoach – travel as they did in the old west in this enchanting coach ride through the Sonoran desert.
The Widow Maker – show off your rodeo skills and impress the locals on this ferocious mechanical bull with kicks and bucks.
Burro Rides – Lasso up little buckaroos, and take a ride through town. (Not for big buckaroos because Rawhide adheres to the town’s burro labor laws.)
The Six Gun Theatre and Rawhide Rough Riders – capture the excitement of life in a western town as a witness to this memorable stunt show of gunfights, explosions, and other antics.
Deadman’s Drop – put your strength to the test and conquer this rock.
Get Arrested – receive an official arrest warrant and keepsake photo, just like they did in the old west.
Shotgun Weddings – if your future son-in-law hasn’t yet popped the question to your daughter yet, force the marriage yourself. Complete with a genuine artificial marriage certificate and keepsake photo.
Spirit of the West Theatre – western performances featuring gun twirling, trick riding, and roping.
Shops, Shops, and More Shops – if shopping is your idea of fun, you won’t be disappointed with more than 15 shops throughout the town.
Dining – experience authentic western-style dining, desert cookouts, sundown cookouts, and more with heaping portions and a full range of fare offers something for every taste.
Address:
Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse
5700 W. Tham Yog North Loop Road
Chandler, Arizona 85226
Phone: (480) 502-5600
Admission:
Admission to Rawhide is free, except on special event days.
Individual Attraction Tickets – $4.00
Town Pass Unlimited Day Usage – $13.00
(Shootin’ Gallery, Photo Emporium, Arrest-A-Guest and Shotgun Weddings not included)
Shooting Gallery – $1.00
Arrest-A-Guest – $10.00
Includes arrest with warrant and keepsake photo
Shotgun Weddings – $10.00
Includes ceremony with certificate and keepsake photo
Photo Emporium – pricing varies depending on the number of people in your party.
Special Events may require a separate admission fee. Shows, attractions, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All sales are final. No refunds.
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Closed
Thursday & Friday
Town 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saloon 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Steakhouse 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday
Town 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saloon 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Steakhouse 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Lunch)
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Dinner)
Sunday
Town 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saloon 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Steakhouse 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Lunch)
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Dinner)
Town Hours vary by season and are subject to change. Please visit the Rawhide website for the latest information.
Rawhide map and directions
Rawhide website
Rawhide town map
Rawhide calendar of events
As with any activity, check with the facility before you go for up-to-date prices, admission conditions, dates, restrictions, accessibility and other information appropriate to you and your party.