The Chicken Ranch

The Chicken Ranch is a famous legal brothel located in Nevada. It operated openly as a licensed prostitution establishment, providing adult services in a regulated environment. The ranch gained notoriety through media and popular culture, notably the musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Its existence reflects Nevada's unique approach to legalized sex work, emphasizing regulation, health checks, and safety standards. The operation was subject to legal scrutiny but persisted until its closure in 2019, marking a significant chapter in the state's history of regulated sex industry practices.