Been to both Ole's & Buckhorn Exchange.
Wasn't impressed much by Ole's, but I could see that back in the day it was really something.
The Buckhorn offers so much more as far as overall history. It still hold Colorado liquor license #1. The place has seen many of the legends of the old west including Bill Cody & others. I'm a railroader who has spent most of his career working at the locomotive shop across the street from the Buckhorn. The Buckhorn is steeped in railroad lore about guy's getting paid & cashing their checks at the bar. Lots of crazy things have gone on there including actual gun fights back in the old west days.
Both of these places give a great snapshot of American history in their respective times.
Last edited by dogon; 10/07/16 09:12 PM.
