5Virginia City, Montana
Established in 1863, this gold-mining town where frontierswoman Calamity Jane once lived. It was a fairly lawless place. Gangs of outlaws murdered 100 people in the first year of its existence.
Still, its population grew to roughly 10,000 before the gold disappeared and the city became stagnant. At present, the place features original buildings, live music, tours, and a memorable scenic railway.
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