15. Ponderosa Ranch Became A Theme Park
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Fans of the show liked it so much that they often took trips to Incline Village, Nevada, hoping to see the filming location. They were disappointed to find it empty. So, Bill and Joyce Anderson partnered with Bonanza’s producers to create a theme park at Incline Village that included a full recreation of the Ponderosa Ranch. It stayed popular right up until its closing in 2004.