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Netcong, New Jersey: Wild West City

As far east as The Wild West has ever gone. Features daily Main Street gun battles in the summer. Open since 1957. Out by the highway is a large, weather-worn plywood cowpoke on a bucking bronco; an unexpected sight in New Jersey.

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Wild West City

Another great stop is Wild West City in Netcong, NJ on RT. 206. Wild West City is an authentic reproduction of Dodge City in the 1880's. They have Stage Coach and train rides, gunfights and several small shops and museums.

[Barry Moraller, 03/29/1998]

Wild West City

Address:
50 Lackawanna Drive, Netcong, NJ
Directions:
I-80 exit 25. Drive north on US Hwy 206 for 2.5 miles, then turn right onto Lackawanna Drive. A half-mile on the right.
Hours:
Summer daily 10:30 am - 6 pm, weekends May 3-Columbus Day. (Call to verify)
Phone:
973-347-8900
RA Rates:
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