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Southfork Ranch
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,008 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Parker, Texas
Picturesque ranch used as the setting for the original 'Dallas' series & now offering tours & more.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (972) 442-7800
- Website southforkranch.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“I was unfamiliar with the TV show, Dallas, until a few days before I went to Southfork Ranch.”
Amenities couples mention
“The sweet girl in the gift shop offered us a wheelchair upon noticing that the walk might be too difficult for my brother.”
From the reviews
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.
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.
I did not stay there, so I am reviewing only the museum part. Our parents were big fans of the TV show, so we thought it could be cool to visit it. It's nice indeed and I can imagine that people who enjoyed that show would really like that place, as it is very nicely taken care of, clean and like in the TV show.
Dan at Southfork Ranch is extremely knowledgeable. Please ask for Dan. I stayed for the full tour, other tourists chose to leave early, I think originally we were 12 total. Not sure why anyone would leave the tour early. As a result, I got a private tour! I grew watching Dallas. Please make sure to ask for Dan.
Getting married at Southfork Ranch
Southfork Ranch comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Southfork Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Southfork Ranch — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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