There are few names that evoke the spirit of the Old West as strongly as Tombstone, site of the legendary gun battle between Wyatt Earp and a variety of bad guys. "The Town Too Tough To Die" offers fun with a real western flair. Famous sites include the real O.K. Corral, the famed Birdcage Theater, the Crystal Palace Saloon, (today, it's a soda fountain), and more. And if you think you've seen it all in the movies, you haven't lived until you've been there and seen the real thing.
Things to do in Tombstone
Bird Cage Theater Museum
100 years ago the Bird Cage was not only a theater, but also served as a saloon, gambling hall and brothel. It was called the "wickedest" night club in America by the New York Times. Today, the Bird Cage functions as a museum where in addition to the theater's original contents, many other relics from Tombstone's ghostly past are on display. Call 800-457-3423 for more information.
Boothill Graveyard
Tombstone's famous "Boothill Graveyard" is located just outside of Tombstone on Highway 80. It's an integral part of the history of Tombstone. From 1879-1884 approximately 250 people that lived or passed through Tombstone were buried here. The name "Boothill" comes from the fact that many of these graves were filled with people that died with their boots on. Call 800-457-9344 for more information.
O.K. Corral
See reenactments of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the rest fighting the McLaurys and Clantons. Stand next to life-size replicas of the gunfighters. Hear about the famous story that left three cowboys dead. Call 520-457-3456 for more information.
Tombstone Western Heritage Museum
Features Tombstone history and original artifacts including Wyatt Earp's personal memorabilia. A huge collection of rare and one-of-a-kind guns, photos, documents and bikes are on display. Call 520-457-3800 for more information.