At the Indian Hot Springs near Fort Thomas, people were given brass tokens that said “Good for a Heist.” What does that …
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Deadwood’s Al Swearingen The rise and fall of the notorious purveyor of sin and his infamous saloon.
The night shall be filled with music, and the cares that infest the day shall fold up their tents… and…silently steal aw…
Pushing His Luck Gambler Newt Boyce took on the wrong man—and paid.
Late December 1883. Gambler Newt Boyce was wreaking havoc in Caldwell, KS (photo). Boyce was on a bender and became viol…
Shaken, Stirred and Strong Old West mixologists had many names and many jobs, but their legacy remains the legendary cocktail.
Mixologists, or bartenders, of the time were often skilled and jokingly referred to as pharmacists or chemists with a “m…
What Did Cowboys Do After Reaching the End of a Cattle Drive?
What did cowboys do after reaching the end of a cattle drive? Wes Shinn Saratoga Springs, New York When the cowboys hit …
The Big Fight A deadly Texas shootout is little remembered today.
It takes something for an Old West shootout to be called “The Big Fight.” That’s the handle they stuck on a free-for-all…
Did Frontier Saloons Serve Cold Beer?
Did frontier saloons serve cold beer? Sandy Davis St. Paul, Minnesota Ice making machines began popping up in desert tow…
True West’s Ultimate Historic Travel Guide: The Desert Southwest Your guide to the best hotels, restaurants, and saloons in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Travelers to the American Southwest will quickly discover the beauty and diversity of its geography, cultures, heritage-…
True West’s Ultimate Historic Travel Guide: The Pacific Coast Your guide to the best hotels, restaurants, and saloons in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Travelers to the Pacific Coast will quickly discover the beauty of its mountain ranges, coastal lands, vast deserts and …
True West’s Ultimate Historic Travel Guide: Eat, Drink and Sleep Where History Happened Historic hotels, restaurants and saloons in the American West offer travelers welcoming respite, comfort and entertainment.
On May 10, 1869, the greatest commercial and transportation innovation of America’s first century was completed—the tran…