Six Gun Territory was a 200-acre western-themed tourist attraction located on State Highway 40 (Silver Springs Blvd) in Ocala, Florida. Designed by Russell Pearson (who also designed Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO and Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley, NC) it opened on 2 February 1963 and remained opened until 1984.

Apr 24, 2017 · Eight years before Walt Disney set up shop in Central Florida, the Wild West was alive and well in the 200 acre Ocala / Silver Springs based Six Gun Territory theme park.

Six Gun Territory™ Legacy in Marion County revives Ocala's iconic theme park, preserving artifacts and training future performers to honor its historical legacy.

Dec 30, 2010 · In its day, Six Gun Territory was a hot property. Opening with great fanfare on Feb. 2, 1963, the Western-themed attraction would draw thousands of visitors to Ocala during its 20-year...

Six Gun Territory was more than just a theme park; it was an immersive experience that transported visitors back to the Wild West. With its authentic Western town, complete with saloons, stagecoaches, and gunfight reenactments, the park offered a unique blend of entertainment and education.

Jun 24, 2024 · Have you ever wondered what became of Six Gun Territory, the once-thriving Wild West theme park in Ocala, Florida? The park opened on February 2, 1963, promising visitors a grand adventure filled with the essence of the frontier.

Six Gun Territory was a Western-themed theme park in Ocala, Florida, United States. [1] It opened on February 2, 1963 and closed on January 1, 1984. [1]

Sep 22, 2004 · At its peak, 10,000 to 12,000 visitors a day crowded Six-Gun’s Hollywood set-like streets and buildings, clapping enthusiastically when the saloon girls can-canned and the bank robbers were six-shootered into eternity. Six-Gun was billed as a “Fun-tier” town where families could experience the Wild West.

Nov 28, 2024 · If you’re looking for a slice of the Wild West right in the heart of Florida, look no further than Six Gun Territory in Ocala. This once bustling theme park, which operated from 1963 to 1984, has left a lasting legacy and continues to be a point of interest for both locals and visitors.

Aug 31, 2023 · Six Gun Territory in the Silver Springs area east of Ocala on State Road 40 was a very popular attraction in the days before Walt Disney World. This western themed Florida tourist attraction opened in February 1963, and entertained tourists for 20 years.