This city struck it rich with a well-preserved ghost town. The Cartwrights and Bonanza made Virginia City, Nevada, famous. But the other...
Virginia City, Montana
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True Western Towns
Medora, North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt’s Western home is where legends were made—and still celebrated. It’s hard to imagine a Western town with a more unusual backstory...
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...
Fredericksburg, Texas
German settlers brought unique culture to Texas Hill Country.
Austin, Nevada
The Old West is alive in the friendliest town on the loneliest highway.
Tombstone, Arizona
The frontier town toughs out its latest business bust.
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.
Placerville, California
Discover the historic gold rush community and its glittering history.