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    MacDonald's Ranch

    272 Reviews
    #3 of 26 Sights & Landmarks in Scottsdale
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    Closed Now: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9343
    Open today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Great Visit”

    It was super fun coming here to ride horses. It was so nice and the staff were so great. I would... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wilson L
    ,
    Coquitlam, Canada
    “Casual stroll through working farm”

    Took my two year old granddaughter there to see animals. It's a dusty working farm you can ride... read more

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    charris724
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    massachusetts
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    • Excellent72%
    • Very good22%
    • Average4%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    About
    Your trip to the Valley of the Sun will be a memory you will never forget! Leave the city behind and enjoy the peaceful, scenic Sonoran Desert on one of our many horses. We are proud of our gentle and friendly herd! Call today to check availability!
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    Hours Today: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9343
    North Scottsdale
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great Visit

    It was super fun coming here to ride horses. It was so nice and the staff were so great. I would highly recommend coming here !

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank Wilson L
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Casual stroll through working farm

    Took my two year old granddaughter there to see animals. It's a dusty working farm you can ride horses. But we just wandered around looking at goats, peacocks, chickens horses, etc. It was just enough for a two year old attention span. And it was...More

    Date of experience: April 2018
    2  Thank charris724
    Reviewed November 20, 2018
    Paint ball

    We were here with my son for paint ball. He had fun, it was set up nicely but pretty disorganized. Be prepared it is out in the sun.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Cheryl C
    Kelcie R, General Manager at MacDonald's Ranch, responded to this reviewResponded November 21, 2018

    Hello Cheryl, Thank you for the review but MacDonald's Ranch is not associated with Paintball (Splatter Ranch). It is just located on our property. However, we are out in the sun as well! ;)

    Reviewed October 5, 2018
    Relaxing Horse ride

    Nice horsey/cowboy atmosphere, very welcoming and business like. I took the opportunity to get the first hour for free on my birthday and enjoyed my hour and a half ride with the guide.(I paid for the 30 minute ride) There is no going above the...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank Clive N
    Reviewed September 12, 2018
    Great Desert trail ride

    My wife and I enjoyed the beautiful desert trail ride. Gentle horses and a nice guide made this very memorial for us I recommend these Stables

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank BardT3
    Reviewed September 6, 2018
    Just so, so trailrdiding

    We visited here to go trail riding for an afternoon. It was more of a walk though the flat desert. We were not allowed to go faster than a slow walk. The staff were very good but nothing memorable about the day.

    Date of experience: November 2017
    1  Thank Pathfinder603043
    Reviewed August 22, 2018
    The highlight of my trip

    My family and I went on the 7 a.m. 90-minute tour and we enjoyed every minute of it! The staff was very friendly and the location is beautiful. The tour is great for beginners. Our cowgirl, Ally Kay, made great conversation along the way and...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    2  Thank Vee L
    Reviewed August 19, 2018 via mobile
    IT WAS AMAZING

    Me and my family had a great time for our first ride! The guides were very nice and very helpful. Special thanks to Ally!

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Emir G
    Reviewed August 6, 2018
    Fantastic

    A very friendly and obliging place with an excellent selection of trips and rides on offer at reasonable prices. If ever your in Phoenix well worth a visit.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Steve57C
    Reviewed August 5, 2018 via mobile
    Amazing experience

    Today my 7 year old and my freind went on the 7am 1.5 hour tour. It was amazing. We learned so much the guides were great and the horses were so sweet. If anyone goes and gets Smokey Joe please hug him for me. I’ll...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank nicolefrancavilla
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    crispdc12198
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    Response from 327smarsh1 | Reviewed this property |
    According to MacDonald's website, they are open on Fridays, but are on summer hours. According to their website, They are open 6:30 - 10:00 am and 5:30 - 7:30pm. and closed on Mondays. It is best to call them for... More
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