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Relive America's Greatest Soap Opera at Southfork Ranch

Relive America's Greatest Soap Opera at Southfork Ranch


avatar   Scott
Trip Date 05/14/2012
Posted On 02/15/2019 17:18:59

Destinations | Dallas | Texas | Soap Operas | JR Ewing | Southfork Ranch | Who Shot JR? | Tours in North Texas | Dallas Siteseeing



Going to Dallas? Why not visit the set of the TV series Dallas that began in the late 70's. Remember when the entire country was infatuated with the greatest cliffhanger of all time, "Who shot JR?".


Ewing Mansion at Southfork Ranch

Ewing Mansion at Southfork Ranch

Southfork Ranch

As the set of one of America's longest running television series, a visit to the unforgettable Southfork Ranch is like a trip back in time. Regularly scheduled guided tours of the ranch begin at the Visitors Center where guests board a tram for the ride through the grounds on the way to the famous Ewing Mansion. Along the way stories from the ranch's history are shared and once inside the mansion, visitors relive memories from the 13 years (356 episodes) of the original series plus it's spin-offs.


Visitor Center at Southfork Ranch

Visitor Center at Southfork Ranch

There's so much memorabilia on display in this actual filming location where the wealthy oil barons lived their lives with their extended family. It's hard to forget all of the underhanded backstabbing deals ... with the oldest brother JR Ewing always at the root of the trouble!

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The most famous locations inside the mansion where the intrigue plays out include the dining room (home of many evening plot twists) and the outdoor pool-side breakfast table (where the stage was set for the days double-dealing to expand the oil empire).


The Dining Room

The Dining Room

Southfork Ranch Pool

Southfork Ranch Pool

The Patio

The Patio

Of course, lots of love and betrayal happen in the bedrooms of both JR and his brother Bobby and their beautiful wives.


Bedroom at Southfork Ranch

Bedroom at Southfork Ranch

You'll see the family living room where the retired patriarch and matriarch of the family try to keep the peace between the two competitive brothers running the ranch's oil and cattle empires.


The Living Room

The Living Room

No visit would be complete without seeing Jock's outrageous Lincoln Continental on display.


The Famous Lincoln Continental

The Famous Lincoln Continental

There's plenty of photos from the show highlighting both the ranch and the infamous characters ... plus you'll see the famous longhorn cattle.


The Ranch View

The Ranch View

Texas Longhorns on Ranch Grounds

Texas Longhorns on Ranch Grounds

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The Ewing Family

The Ewing Family

Save some time to stop in one of the gift shops to get a souvenir or two, a gift for a fan of the show or some Texas wear for yourself!


Trying on Western Wear at Southfork's Gift Shop

Trying on Western Wear at Southfork's Gift Shop

There's So Much More to Dallas than Dallas!

If you have plans to visit the "Big D", be sure to also check out our post titled Awesome Indoor Fun at the Dallas World Aquarium. In addition to lots of pictures from the aquarium, we also share a suggestion for dinner and a drive-in movie - remember those days? If you prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of traffic in downtown Dallas, we have an idea to help you out as well. Best of all, everything that we include is sure to be fun for all ages!

Who Shot JR?

Who really did shoot the dastardly JR ... and why? Was it Kristin that shot him? Do you even remember Kristin? If you do, then you truly are a real Dallas fan!

Please share your favorite memories of Dallas below ... and if you know the answer to the questions, "Who really did shoot the dastardly JR ... and why?", make sure to share that as well!

Relive America's Greatest Soap Opera at Southfork Ranch







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