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Neverland Ranch is
a world famous landmark in the back county of Santa Barbara
County made famous by its former owner Michael Jackson. The
ranch and grounds are strictly off limits to the public however
you can take a drive up to the entrance gate and take pictures.
At one time guests passed through these gates and headed down
the road Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch complex. Jackson
purchased the property 1988 and turned the ranch into a private
amusement park. Neverland Ranch had two railroads, a Ferris
Wheel, Carousel, Zipper, Octopus, Pirate Ship, Wave Swinger,
Super Slide, dragon wagon kiddie roller coaster and bumper cars.
The ranch has about 2,500 acres and when it was home to Michael
Jackson upkeep was reported to cost $5 million per year. In
2006 Michael Jackson departed the ranch and never returned.
The amusement park rides, railroad and zoo were removed and
Neverland was set to be sold as a result of missed payments.
A last-minute deal with a real estate investment firm placed
the title for the property into a joint venture with Jackson.
After his death Neverland was considered as a burial place for
Michael Jackson. Due to various reasons Jackson was not buried
at the ranch. Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest at Forest
Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills September 3 2009. Michael Jackson
was buried with his sunglasses and white glove. Rest in peace
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