Set against the backdrop of North Texas farmland, a white mansion embellished by a glistening pool sits at the focal point of Southfork Ranch—it’s an iconic scene for anyone who grew up watching one of TV’s most popular shows of all time. This magnificent, bucolic slice of the Lone Star State stood as the primary shooting location for the show Dallas, both the original series starring Patrick Duffy and the TNT reboot in 2012. And before you ask, Southfork Ranch becoming one of TVs most recognizable set-pieces didn’t turn out to be just an elaborate dream sequence by Pam Ewing.

But even if you’ve never invested yourself in the mystery of who shot J.R., there’s plenty at the ranch to draw you in. Firstly, Southfork welcomes visitors to explore its plucked-from-a-painting property in the most Texas way imaginable: on horseback during guided trail rides. But if being indoors is more your thing, feel free to bop your head into the main estate, now a premier events venue surrounded by 40 acres of usable land. Along with covered outdoor pavilions, there’s 10 different-sized ballrooms perfect for weddings, holiday parties, and company meetings. The ranch has even been awarded “Facility of the Year” by the DFW Meeting Professionals, and features its own full-service catering outfit.