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Wild West City

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Byram Township


Address

50 Lackawanna Dr, Stanhope, NJ 07874, United States

Website

www.wildwestcity.com

Contact

+1 973-347-8900

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (987 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Andrea A. 2 years ago on Google
    I used to go places like this all the time when I was young. This place is so great, so nice, so genuine. There's Nature, history, live shows every 15 minutes, informative, interactive. I love this place! The pricing is affordable, worth the experience. You can eat, drink, buy souvenirs for such a reasonable price. Water doesn't cost 6 dollars! Better than those big amusement parks. They even have a saloon. I didn't get a chance to do it all, but def will go back!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheila H. 2 years ago on Google
    We had such a great time at this place! My 8 year old son really got into the action, even "dying" in the last shoot out. The more you participate, the more fun it is. Every few minutes there is a new "show" on main St and viewers are right in the middle of the live action! The actors are top notch and very willing to engage with the kids. We were there on a very hot day and they still gave it their all. Don't miss the stage coach or the train ride. We also enjoyed drinks at the saloon - try the mango colada - and snacks at the candy shoppe. Plenty of picnic tables if you want to bring lunch. Lots of cool old stuff and western memorabilia if you like that stuff! Go early and stay late. We will be back for Wyatt Earp and the Haunted Western Wilds in October (not a thing - just a suggestion 😆). My son can't wait to see his favorite "red" cowboy and Billy the Kid again.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noza L. 2 years ago on Google
    An interesting place for children and adults, especially males. It was fun! The atmosphere of the old wild west. There are a lot of old exhibits from that period. The children are in the show. Everyone was satisfied.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 9 months ago on Google • 236 reviews
    We had a great time at Wild West city. The actors stayed in character and my kids loved it. We are lunch at the Golden Nugget saloon and there was a Johnny Cash cover artist there. The train ride got robbed by bandits in the woods. My son was on a mission to catch all the bandits. There is a gift shop where you can purchase cowboy hats and toy cap guns and other western souvenirs. There was an ice cream candy shop with cotton candy, kettle corn and root beer floats. They actually serve alcohol in the saloon, I had the prairie punch and it was really good. We had a fun time and will be back!

  • 5/5 Donna H. 2 years ago on Google
    Wild West City was on my summer fun to go list. What a fantastic day we had! Had my grandson who's 5 years old and 2 buddies with him. We experienced the whole wild west with shows and kids interaction nothing better than that👍my grandson said that was the thing he did all summer and can't wait to visit again! Thank you, Wild West City for a memorable day❣️
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vrajesh P. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are looking for a weekend activity with kids then this is a perfect place! It takes you back in the good old west with live mini shows. Their ice cream is amazing at the The Pilsner Candy shop! This place is great for everyone (all ages).
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynn N. 2 years ago on Google
    What great shows they put on.The buildings looked like they did back in the western days took the stagecoach ride as well as the train ride.Also miniature golf (which needs to be modernized)all in all was a great day spent with the family.Would recommend if your into old western and reasonably priced for a day trip
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rajan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to enjoy a Cowboy afternoon if you have kids aged 10 and under. You could do a family picnic here and bring in your own food as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay D. 2 years ago on Google
    We went for the Halloween haunted train ride. The cast did a great job! Everyone had a wonderful time. Highly recommended for ages 12 or so and up. Will go again next year.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise T. 11 months ago on Google
    Wild west city was so amazing and the was so kind ...I have a special needs son Dakota, and Kevin took time to talk to him and get everyone he could to sign his wanted poster, it really made his day...to have cowboys talk to him and think that he was great! We will definitely be back!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bill M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place to bring young kids, a little pricey for what they offer though. You can spend the majority of a day here watching the shows, exploring, playing mini golf, visiting the petting zoo.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie L. 7 months ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Fun for the whole family ! I like how they re-enact a bunch of different scenes, the old western feel... Along with the stagecoach ride through the village, and they had it nicely decorated for Halloween time.

  • 5/5 Tiffany B. 8 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    This place is beyond amazing. I have two boys under 12 and they adore it here. It’s unique and wonderful. The real highlight of the experience are the actors. They put on interactive shows throughout the day, and it really brings the place to life. The actors are so fantastic. They are so engaged and the kids can sense that enthusiasm and it makes their day. Not only are the actors so great and into it, but they’re really skilled at working with kids. They made my children feel so safe and comfortable and invited. My kiddos played throughout the day as cowboys and they loved everything about it. I can’t say enough great things about this place. For food they have quite a few options including hamburgers, French fries, chicken fingers, and veggie burgers. They also have fun flavored western sodas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sebylita 8 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    This place is a hidden jewel. It takes you back in time, kids absolutely love it, it is never crowded, the staff is absolutely a pleasure to deal with, it has it all. I celebrated my sons’ birthday early October and brought the entire family. We were 35 people total and we loved it. Definitely a must! Thank you for having us!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wayne H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely profound and entertaining. I’m biased because I adore the Wild West genre, but the actors went above and beyond and made our experience just an absolute treasure. The stores were amazing. The museum displays were absolutely some of the best I have ever seen. The celebration of what brings people together during a time that was not perfect in this country was also amazingly noted. A highlight of my life and we’ll be back soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cyndi D. 10 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    We picked a perfect day to visit WWC. We got there shortly after it opened and the kids were able to see and participate in all the activities as it wasn't crowded yet. All four kids ranging in age from 9 to 2 had a fabulous time bering involved in a stagecoach robbery, train hold-up and helping the sheriff catch a gunslinger. They loved doing the things that they wouldn't normally do in the city: talk with a real Indian, learn about a one room schoolhouse, visit all the old stores on Main Street and get thrown in jail. They all agreed they want to go back next year. The staff was wonderfully friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kerry M. 11 months ago on Google
    What a great place to take the family and take a step back in time! The employees went above and beyond to make every experience special for our kids. The skits were on going throughout the day and very good. The food was great as well. Truly a hidden gem!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marvin C. 1 year ago on Google
    While I have lived in the area for many years and never brought my own children here, but we had our grandchildren for the week and were looking for something to do with them and my wife suggested Wild West City. So we brought our 3 and 6 year old boys and they had a blast. We entered at 10:45 and left at 4:30. The guys ran around most of the day and we couldn't get them out. They enjoyed the stage coach and train hold-up and participated in the interactive activities, especially the 6 year old. We were pleased to see that we had a place sit for a picnic as we brought food from home. The children wanted to buy guns at the general store and they were quite expensive so if you have guns at home bring them. The staff at the general store were very accommodating. The rifle we bought for our 6 year old could not be operated by a child and the manager graciously allowed me to return it the next day and replace it with a slightly easier gun which a 6 year old could manage. I was impressed. Overall, a great day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spam C. 10 months ago on Google
    Great day with friends! Food is absolutely amazing. The whole experience from start to finish was great! 5 gold stars for the Golden Nugget Saloon employees! Doc at the bar made great drinks my favorite was the prairie punch. Definitely recommend! Great experience for all ages.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen F. 11 months ago on Google
    First off I bought season passes for my son and his wife and got 2 passes for myself and my husband free with the passes so now my son and his wife can go all they want between now and October and it only cost me 40 dollars to do that . We went on a day when weather was supposed to be so bad , the weather actually held all day until the last 15 minutes. You would never know they were holding shows for about 20 people, Everyone there did an amazing job. I can not point out what we enjoyed most because everything was fun . The food was good . The store had so many things for kids and adults. The candy store is an experience of its very own do to the woman that runs it. I was there with my sons 22 yrs ago and now with his son and WW city still delivers this OMGosh feeling at every turn. My grandson had such a great time ….and oh yeah JUDGE Bennett still says use the WACKER .If you go to WW you will understand
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darshan S. 10 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    This place was incredible. Brought my kids there early sunday morning. We walk in and right away everyone was greeting us. My kids loved every second of it. From the train rides, pony rides and the stagecoach rides, everything was absolutely perfect. The staff especially made the kids involved in everything they did. I wish we could have stayed longer but overall it was one of the best trips we've ever been on. Can't wait to go back soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sazzie Z. 10 months ago on Google
    This was the second time we came. First time was October last year and August this year. Our kids loved it. I would say though that October was much nicer with fall weather and leaves changed colors. However, back then on October, there were not lots of shops opened. In summer, lots more shops are open. There are a train ride and horse carriage ride. We had freshly made cotton candy which was good. Somehow, I thought they should do a lot of different activities for each season or adding some new activities, like workshops. That will be my suggestion because both times are the same and I can see kids are getting a bit bored. However, it was still a very cool place to visit for the first time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos A B. 7 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    We were here for the jointed trail and our kids had a blast. The crew does a magnificent job. Very entertained and well organized. The price was very reasonable and the facility as described in the website. I will come back for the day shows.

  • 4/5 Laura P. 9 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    My 4 grandsons loved it. I didn’t realize that they had a whole program from 11 am to 4:30 pm so we missed the beginning. But we got to be part of the stagecoach robbery. It was all good fun. They definitely want to go back for the haunted nights in October.

  • 5/5 Teri C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice experience however with that being said some of the experiences should have been included especially the mini golf which was mostly destroyed. Employees were very friendly and interactive. Everyone in the park was kind and friendly. Great picnic area too.

  • 4/5 Koshali S. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing and surreal. Felt as if I had stepped into a different era. All the artists snd staff who run snd manage the place kudos to them. A one of its kind park. Informative and entertaining. Worth every penny. Really wish they would add more streets to like show residences of those time, the females and their stories of those times etc. And one most imp thing the stage coach should be safe and handrails should be installed

  • 5/5 Melissa D. 8 months ago on Google
    Parents: it’s dusty, plan for boots or play shoes. If you are bringing a stroller make sure it’s all terrain and know there are hills. The actors and engagement with crowd is what makes this place fun and different. Kids had a blast!

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 9 months ago on Google
    Honestly, I did not know what to expect. Nowadays, I feel theme parks are pivoting towards an experience centric around rides and not activities. I went there with my family of 4 (2 kids) and we really loved the vibe. The actors are awesome! We had a lot of fun and a blast! We were lucky that we went one day with not a lot of visitors and that made the experience unique. The experience is awesome and the actors do an amazing job for the kids. Totally recommendable if you want to take a break of gigantic theme parks.

  • 5/5 arianne l. 10 months ago on Google
    It was so much fun!!!!! I loved the shows and how close they were and were really cool. This place is grate for kids I'm 13 and my brother is 4 and we had the time of our life looking a the animals and looking around in what they had in display my favorite part was that the shows were interactive and we were running and with the sheif and it was funny the point is I loved and will come back I 100% recommend 😁 we also went to the old school and nice women had told us some history of how school was back the and y they had a old church and bank and jail they show a lot and it's a great learning experience

  • 5/5 Alejandra H. 1 year ago on Google
    Everyone was very friendly and helpful, there are activities every 15 minutes so there is always something to see. My favorite part is that they include the kids.

  • 5/5 Charlene S. 11 months ago on Google
    I went here with two friends and expected to only stay a couple of hours, but we had so much fun that we stayed the entire day! This is truly a step back in time where you can enjoy being entertained by the live shows which are scheduled throughout the day, the buildings and artifacts, the animals and mini-train ride. The staff is truly proud of what they do and you could tell how much the kids loved it here. Its an amazing place to just slow down, be outside, enjoy the entertainment...and they also have a full bar at the Golden Nugget Saloon if you fancy a cocktail too!

  • 5/5 Dorothy 11 months ago on Google
    Great experience! All of the staff other than gift shop and food staff did great job acting....the kids asked before we left if we can go back..that says a lot .can't wait to go back again


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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