arizona key magazine - august 2008

RAWHIDE
at Wild Horse Pass

Where the West is Fun!

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass located on the Gila River Indian Community offers guests familiar Rawhide favorites like the world-famous Rawhide Steakhouse, Sundown Cookouts, cowboys, gunfights, stagecoach rides, train rides, camel and burro rides, and even a petting zoo. Enjoy Rawhide’s mouth waterin’ mesquite-grilled steaks, bbq chicken, and western delicacies served up to live entertainment in the Steakhouse every night. Put yourself in the middle of Main Street’s action and entertainment.

Rawhide features the best in western entertainment, including the Spirit of the West Theater featuring performances cowboy variety shows and Gila River Community members, the Six Gun Theater featuring the infamous Roughriders, and extended saloon hours with live music. Retail shops include the old west Photo Emporium, Silver Spur Western Wear, General Store, Magirk’s Toys, Cookie’s old-fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe, and Sweet Sally’s Confections shop. The Gila River Trading Post spotlights the unique artistic talents of the Pima and Maricopa Indians.

Dine under the stars at Rawhide’s legendary Sundown Cookout every Saturday through July 4. Over 3 hours of entertainment and a delicious meal featuring mesquite-grilled steak or bbq chicken served with all the fixin’s. Guests will enjoy live music, line dancing instruction, marshmallow roasts, Native American dancing, and cowboy action.

Rawhide has become part of the portfolio of exceptional businesses at Wild Horse Pass including the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, the Aji Spa, the Whirlwind Golf Club, the Huhugam Heritage Center, and the Gila River Casino. The Gila River Indian Community consists of the Pima and Maricopa Tribes both rich in culture and traditions who lived and worked along the Gila River.

11 miles southwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor International off the I-10 exit Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, the new Rawhide is easily accessible from all parts of the Valley.