With the boom of a cannon at Fort Reno at noon on April 22, 1889, more than 50,000 settlers rushed into the former Indian Territory of Oklahoma....
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Wichita, Kansas
The once wild and woolly cowtown still celebrates its Old West heritage. The arrival of the railroad in 1872 transformed this trading post...
Pinedale, Wyoming
Pinedale, Wyoming The historic Green River Valley community is a great place to rendezvous like a mountain man. A visitor might wonder how...
Austin, Nevada
The Old West is alive in the friendliest town on the loneliest highway.
Lubbock, Texas
A little bit country, a little bit rock and a whole lot of Texas is ready to be discovered in the West Texas town.
Deadwood, South Dakota
The Black Hills boomtown celebrates the Old West every day of the year.
Way Out Wickenburg Way
Discover the Old West history and heritage of one of Arizona’s oldest towns.
Where the West Comes Alive
The best Western towns welcome visitors with a great mix of hometown hospitality, annual historic re-enactments and heritage events.
San Angelo, Texas
West Texas history is celebrated along the banks of the Concho River.
Prescott, Arizona
Everyone’s hometown maintains its Old West heritage with pride and joy.
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
The historic Osage Nation capital city reflects the rich history of the Indian tribe.
St. Joseph, Missouri
History is alive in the historic home of the Pony Express and Jesse James.