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RAWHIDE AT WILD HORSE PASS FEATURES OLD WEST FAMILY FUN WITH MORE THAN 16 RIDES, ATTRACTIONS & GAMES

Guests can experience everything from being arrested to camel rides to bull riding and more.

CHANDLER, Ariz.- With more than 16 rides, attractions, and games including a desert train ride, rock climbing, camel rides and much more, the new Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass is the place for a wild Western good time.

"We've combined Rawhide's top attractions from its original location with plenty of new fun-filled activities sure to please both our young visitors and… the young at heart," said Rawhide Director of Entertainment Rob Jensen.

Rawhide's attractions include:

ARREST-A-GUEST
Our trusty ol' Sheriff will wrangle up rascals and throw them behind bars. The arrested have to hear their charges and plead their case. Photos are available to remind those scoundrels of the time they did "time."

BUCKSHOT
Trampoline bungee full of bouncin' jumpin' boppin' excitement. The Old West was never this Fun!

BULL RIDING
Get close to the bull riding action in the Rawhide Livery just off Rawhide's Main Street Friday nights through February.

BURRO RIDES
A favorite for the little buckaroos! Kids can ride through town on the back of a stout burro. Weight restrictions apply...because we need to be kind to animals.

BUTTERFIELD STAGECOACH
Our authentic replica allows guests to experience the majestic Sonoran Desert the way early settlers did. Your ride, guided by a trained mule team, meanders through Sonoran Desert trails.

CAMEL RIDES
Ride one of Rawhide's two camels, Joe and Willy. A Rawhide celebrity, Joe the Camel has appeared in numerous commercials and films, including "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns".

DEADMAN'S DROP (ROCK CLIMBING)
Three levels of physical challenge put your strength and stamina to the test. See if you've got what it takes to conquer this rock! Climbers must weigh 50 pounds or more.

DESERT TRAIN RIDE
Clickety-clack goes the track. Ride an old west train on the outskirts of Rawhide's Main Street. A perfect way to enjoy the beauty of a sunny day or the magic of a starlit night.

PETTING RANCH
From goats to deer, chickens to pigs, you're sure to make new friends of the four-legged kind. New additions to the ranch include minature horses and bunnies!

SHOOTIN' GALLERY
Polish your pistol and test yer aim! Rawhide is looking for a few sharp shooters!

SIX GUN THEATER AND RAWHIDE ROUGHRIDERS
The roughest, toughest, stunt show around with an entirely new look. These boys are the real reason the West was wild! Witness gunfights, explosions, daring falls, and all the antics of the cowboy characters.

SPIRIT OF THE WEST THEATER
This new theater is a variety performance venue consisting of various western acts such as trick roping, whips, gun twirling and juggling, magic and illusion, storytelling, and Native American dancing to name a few. Guests can observe many different shows throughout the day.

THE WIDOWMAKER (MECHANICAL BULL)
Hang on for a buckin', tossing, turnin', white-knuckled frenzy that will give you the thrill of your life! Attractions opening soon on Rawhide's Main Street include a few old favorites and new surprises for guests enjoyment including:

GAME ALLEY
Try your luck at various old time games such as the Hi-Striker, Dart throw, Knock the bottles over and Quick Draw. Game winners are awarded fun and exciting prizes.

GOLD PANNING
Want to strike it rich? Try your luck panning for (fool's) gold just like the pioneers. Word around town is that the biggest nugget is yet to be found.

LOST DUTCHMAN'S MINE AND RATTLESNAKE EXHIBIT
Try not to get lost in this labyrinth of dark mining tunnels. Watch out for the twists, turns and surprises around every corner. Plus enjoy the largest collection of live rattlesnakes in the state of Arizona. Rawhide has become part of the portfolio of exceptional businesses at Wild Horse Pass, a 2,400 acre development which is part of the Gila River Indian Community. The businesses include the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, the Aji Spa, the Whirlwind Golf Club, and the Gila River Casino.

Celebrating 36 years of providing quality 1880's style family entertainment, this authentic frontier town is Arizona's largest western-themed attraction.

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass on the Gila River Indian Community is located just south of Phoenix and the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Chandler, AZ. Rawhide features gunfights, stagecoach and train rides, burro and camel rides, sundown cookouts, gold pannin', shootin' gallery, retail shops, the world-famous Rawhide Steakhouse and Saloon and much more.

Admission to Rawhide Town is FREE. Rawhide is open 364 days of the year. For more information, call (480) 502-5600 or log on to www.Rawhide.com.

5700 West North Loop Road Chandler, AZ 85226 | Phone: 480-502-5600 or 800-527-1880