5. DODGE CITY, KS A handful of Western towns are truly legendary, boasting a remarkable history and getting a huge boost from pop culture and media over the past century. You know the names—Tombstone, Lincoln, New Mexico. The Queen of the Cowtowns attracted folks like the Earps, Doc Holliday, Clay Allison, Mysterious Dave Mather, Dave Rudabaugh, Charlie Siringo, Luke Short and Bill Tilghman. Who can forget the fictional Matt Dillon of Gunsmoke? For some, the 1950s’ TV?show is a first i


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