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Most of us get a feel of what the Old West was like through fiction, including Western movies. But what if you could actually visit the real places where it all happened in the late 19th century? Well, you can do exactly that!
There are many towns (some now cities) scattered around the US that are packed with history and that you can visit. Some of these really feel like you've traveled back in time!
Cody is now home to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which consists of five museums. And if you happen to visit, you can actually stay at Irma Hotel, which was built by Buffalo Bill himself in 1902.
Tombstone is infamous for a gunfight that took place in 1881. The gunfight location was the O.K. Corral, where the lawmen Earp brothers and Doc Holliday fought against the Clanton-McLaury outlaw gang. The gunfight lasted 30 seconds.
The town's violent past is still visible in the 140 bullet holes in the walls of the Bird Cage Theater, for instance. There are numerous attractions today, including reenactments of the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Today, visitors can walk down the streets of Bodie State Historic Park and marvel at the preserved buildings that were left untouched, including their interiors. It really is like traveling back in time.
Founded in 1872, Dodge City was one of the wildest towns in the Old West. Sheriffs Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday tried to keep order, but gunfights were still pretty common in Dodge City.
You will find several 1870s buildings down C Street, but also make sure you explore the amazing mining history of Virginia City. The local Virginia & Truckee Railroad puts on such tours.
Founded in the 1880s, together with Virginia City, Nevada City was also a center of commerce during one of the "Richest Gold Strikes in the Rocky Mountain West."
The entirety of Nevada City is a historical museum. It really feels like you have traveled back in time. Interestingly, the Nevada City Music Hall is home to the largest collection of automated music machines in the country.
The city "where the West begins" is home to a former livestock market founded in 1866. Today, it's home to the world's only twice-daily longhorn cattle drive.
Fort Worth Stockyards is all about delving into cowboy history. And if you need further entertainment, don't hesitate to visit the iconic honky tonk Billy Bob's Texas.
If you're crossing Texas through the iconic Route 66, you must stop in Amarillo. Founded in 1887, Amarillo is known as the Queen City of the Crossroads.
Like much of the Lone Star State, the city is all about cowboys and cattle. And if you're a meat lover, you can have one of the best steaks of your life at The Big Texan.
Many buildings have been preserved, and the town is a joy to visit. There are also plenty of events going on, namely the '49er Days festival in May, which celebrates the town's Western heritage.
