History
Tombstone AZ
Years ago, when it was first founded, Tombstone was a silver-mining town that was not known to many. That was until the O.K. Corral gunfight that made Tombstone such a popular town. Today, when you visit Tombstone, the echoes of the gun fires can still be heard from re-enactments of that memorable time. Proud of its history, Tombstone is still an Old West town despite the fact that it isn’t nearly as dangerous and wild as it once was.
Visitors to the town will find much more to do and see with history around every corner typically presented in family-friendly, engaging ways. Whether you visit a museum or a live performance, you’ll feel as though you are truly in Tombstone’s past.
The history doesn’t stop there, though, as it is reflected in Tombstone’s lodging as well. There are numerous inns that were built in the 19th Century with unique, vintage furnishings. There’s even a few local RV parks that allow visitors to experience the outdoors of Tombstone and what the landscape has to offer.
There are also plenty of eateries, but they aren’t modern restaurants. Instead, you will walk into the real draw: saloons. They aren’t nearly as wild and unruly as they were back in the day, but they don’t lack history.
Offering a unique spin on things, Tombstone is the perfect place for an Old West-themed wedding or other special events.
When you choose to visit Tombstone, there’s no shortage of things to do. If you need a unique vacation and want to make certain that you won’t be stuck in your hotel your bored, Tombstone is the perfect destination.
Things to do in Tombstone
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Tombstone Court House
The Tombstone Court House gives you an authentic look at the Wild Wild West and of the famous building where Wyatt Earp was involved in a trial for the shoot out at the O.K. Corral. If you are looking for authentic western American history, you wont have to look much
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Tombstone Court House State Historic Park
The City of Tombstone and the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce are currently operating the Tombstone Court House State Historic Park. The park is open everyday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, although the schedule may change slightly during the holidays. This park is a great opportunity to catch a glimpse
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Tin Cup Mining Company
The Tin Cup Mining Company is a piece of history for the legendary town of Tombstone, Arizona. Mining is the biggest part of Tombstone becoming a boom town and it is a great way to get the history behind the life blood of one of the most infamous cities in
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The Wyatt Earp Theater
Tombstone is one of the most infamous western cities of the time period, and Wyatt Earp is one of the most famous icons of the time. You can come be a part of history and learn all about Wyatt Earp and Tombstone. You don’t want to come to Tombstone and
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The Tombstone Gunfighters
If you are looking for some entertainment while you are in Tombstone, you need to go to the Old West Theater. It can be found on Toughnut and 5th, and it is a duplicate of what Tombstone was like when it was a boom town. SAG actors create a masterful
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The Tombstone Epitaph
The Tombstone Epitaph is the newspaper that was around during the boom in Tombstone, Arizona. They reported on some of the most famous people in the history books as far as the Wild Wild West goes. Now they put out issues that tell stories of the people from that time
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The O.K. Corral
The O.K. Corral was home to one of the most famous gun fights in 1881 between Wyatt Earp and Clanton. There were a few others involved, including Doc Holliday, Virgil and Morgan Earp. It is the story that has been the basis of many movies in Hollywood. Now it is
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The Historic Gleeson Jail
Get a look at another piece of Tombstone history with the Historic Gleeson Jail. The jail is open for visitors and gives you a glimpse into the small town that is known as Gleeson. It was a small town that rose and fell fairly quickly, and a few highlights of