Quick Summary:
- Dodge City, Kansas, was once referred to as the most wicked town in the west.
- Established as a frontier cowtown in the 1800’s, the town soon became synonymous with wild and violent behavior.
- Gun-battles in the street were almost an everyday occurrence, and lawlessness was rife.
- To get a taste of the bad old days, visitors can see a re-enactment of gun-fights at the Boot Hill Museum and see life-size sculptures of notorious Dodge City characters at the Gunfighter’s Wax Museum.
- History enthusiasts can take a self-guided walking tour along the Dodge City Trail of Fame in the historic downtown, and visit the Home of Stone to get a glimpse of everyday life during the pioneer days.
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