Fodor's Travel Historic America: The Old West is your guide to exploring the real-life places where the restless, enterprising citizens of a young nation made their mark. State by state and town by town, The Old West directs you to landmarks, attractions, museums, and special events that transport you into one of the most colorful chapters in the story of our country. Unique driving tours take you to outlaw hideouts, Civil War battlefields, heritage-rich cities, and Native American sites in 17 states. Reviews of frontier hotels and saloons help you choose great places to recharge and refuel. Listings of hundreds of historic sites highlight the places where you and your family can recapture the spirit of the Wild West. Loads of details, including travel directions, site hours, and admission fees, make planning a snap. Plus, you'll find 18 maps, outfitters and tours, local organizations, annual festivals, suggestions for books to read, Web sites, historical timelines, and more!
