Your Guide to Flying W Ranch

Keeping the Old West Alive Since 1953

A western Chuckwagon dinner is followed by a western stage show performed by the world-renowned Flying W Wranglers.

Before you head in for dinner, we suggest you arrive early to enjoy all the fun activities Flying W Ranch offers such as the train ride, cattle roping, donkeys, oxen, miniature horses, goats, chickens and turkeys. You can even test your skills with archery and ax throwing.

From a mountain cattle ranch to a beloved family tradition.

At Flying W Ranch, you can immerse yourself in simpler times at this western-themed attraction. Completely destroyed by the Waldo Canyon Fire in 2012, the Flying W was rebuilt and reopened in 2020. Folks will enjoy the stunning new facility, expanded list of animal residents, fun pre-dinner activities and the Flying W Wranglers, one of the best and longest-running western performance bands in the world.

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Flying W Ranch

Flying W Location & Tickets

The Flying W Ranch is at 3330 Chuckwagon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

Reservations are highly recommended, as the dinner shows often sell out. Click here to select your date and purchase tickets.

Ranch Hours

The ranch gates open each night, May - October, at 5:00 p.m. We recommend you arrive as close to 5 as possible to enjoy all the ranch has to offer
6:00 p.m. - Dinner is served
7:30 p.m. - Program begins
8:45 p.m. - Program concludes/departure

Climate & Weather

Flying W Ranch is situated in the Rocky Mountain foothills known as the Front Range. Keep hydrated and slather on that sunscreen year-round. Be prepared for varying weather conditions and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.

Flying W Ranch Activities

There are many fun activities to see and participate in before dinner - be sure to arrive at 5:00 to enjoy them all! Please note: all activities are weather permitting.

Native American Dancers - Enjoy watching authentic Native American dances and the dancers' beautiful dance regalia.
Ranch Animals - Visit with baby goats, burros, tiny horses, American Milking Devon oxen, chickens and turkeys. You may even have the chance to bottle-feed the baby goats!
Cattle Roping Practice - Learn how to rope cattle - it's a lot harder than it looks. You won't be roping real cows; you've got to work up to that!
Train -Adults and kids can take a fun train ride on a circular track that starts and stops inside the beautiful, towering red rocks found on the property.
Lookout - Guests can climb to the top of one of the beautiful rock formations (on stairs cut into the rock) and look out over the ranch, Colorado Springs and the Eastern Plains.
Archery & Ax Throwing - Test your aim and strength with archery and ax throwing. Please note this activity is reserved for those 18 and older; signing a waiver is required.
Chuckwagon Supper - After you've explored the grounds, visited with the animals and participated in activities, you'll be called in for a delicious Chuckwagon supper on a real cowboy tin plate. Be sure to follow the fun chowline instructions!
Flying W Wranglers - As supper winds down, you'll be treated to the best cowboy band in the land, the Flying W Wranglers. Get ready to sing along and have some foot-stompin' fun.

Special & Private Events

The Flying W Ranch is a wonderful and memorable place for a wide variety of group celebrations, private events, and Old West educational pursuits - for anywhere from 20 to 900 people indoors and from 20 to 5,000 people outdoors (in the warm weather months).

The Cowboy Christmas Jubilee, which runs for three weeks in December, is set in a festival of twinkling white lights at the stunning, well-lit rock formations at the Flying W Ranch and will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.