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In the early 1900s, Goldfield was home to 20,000 people—including Virgil Earp and Jack Dempsey. The discovery of gold brought opulence and wealth, along with paved sidewalks, electricity, and drinking fountains. There were a few famous bars, too, like Tex Rickard’s Northern Saloon, and the Santa Fe Saloon— built in 1905 and the oldest continually operating business in Goldfield.

The building has survived a flood, fire, and the rough-and-tough life of the early boomtown. Today it features the basics: beer, liquor, video-poker machines, and pizza. Don’t be surprised to see cattle dogs relaxing at the feet of their owners, and don’t be shy about snagging a Wild Turkey neat as Goldfield’s locals bend your ear about the town’s glory days. This is certainly the type of place where you’ll be going home with more stories than souvenirs.

STAY ANOTHER DAY

There’s no reason to rush through your visit with the Goldfield Stop Inn now open. This comfotable overnighter offers three quaint, refurbished cabins ready for your stay.

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GOLDFIELD HISTORIC HIGH SCHOOL

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GET SCHOOLED Tours of the Goldfield Historic High School are in full swing, and the chance to roam the halls of this gorgeous building should not be missed. In 1907, renowned architect J.B. Randall’s 3-story, 19,656-square foot high school debuted. The property featured 12 classrooms, an auditorium, two offices, and two bathrooms. Altogether, the school had a seating capacity of 450, and during the first year of operation, a whopping 125 students enrolled, staffed by 25 faculty members.