Archive for June, 2010

Spend 4th of July at Westgate River Ranch!

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Take advantage of the 4th of July Special at Westgate River Ranch and enjoy two nights’ accommodations at an authentic dude ranch just one hour South of Orlando, as well as breakfast with a cowboy, summer fun at Tumble Weed Park, picnic lunch, rodeo round up and ice cream sundaes, hayride and cookout, and tickets to the Americom Championship Rodeo on Saturday night. Package starts at $145 per night! Note: Available only July 2-4, 2010. Based on availabililty. Can not be combined with any other offer or special. For more information, visit www.wgriverranch.com.


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Interesting Facts About Westgate River Ranch!

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

  • Westgate River Ranch is located just over an hour South of Orlando and approximately 25 minutes East of Lake Wales – “The Friendliest Small Town in Florida.”
  • The Lake Wales Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Westgate River Ranch lies adjacent to the 7,000-acre KICCO Wildlife Management Area, which runs along the Kissimmee River.
  • Outdoor recreational activities at the “World’s Largest Dude Ranch” include horseback riding, fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, trap and skeet shooting, airboat rides, swamp buggy rides and golf, as well as hayrides, a petting zoo and miniature golf course.
  • Westgate River Ranch hosts the Americom Championship Rodeo every Saturday night at 7:30 PM.
  • The casual Westgate Smokehouse Grill overlooks the scenic Kissimmee River.
  • Day trips from Westgate River Ranch include Historic Bok Sanctuary, a National Historic Landmark; Lake Wales Museum & Cultural Center; and Spook Hill, a “gravity-defying hill” in Lake Wales.

For more information about Westgate River Ranch, visit www.wgriverranch.com.


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