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THE TOWN TOO TOUGH TO DIE

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Tombstone is in the southeast part of the State of Arizona, 21 mi (34 km) northwest of Bisbee. It is now a health and tourist resort although formerly was notable for mining of silver, gold, and lead. Tombstone was given its name in 1877 by prospector Ed Schieffelin, who discovered silver in locality after he had been warned that all he would find here would be his tombstone. Its human population is 1,220.



Stand beside life-size replicas of the nine gunfighters poised on the very spot where the 1881 shoot-out began.

Hear what caused the 30-second showdown that left three cowboys dead, Virgil and Morgan Earp wounded.

Tour C.S. Fly's Photo Gallery. See his world-famous 1886 photos of the Apache chief GERONIMO, and his historic photos of 1880s Tombstone life.

Walk through the OK Corral as it appeared in the 1880s.

See live gunfight reenactments (call for schedule).
Open daily 9-5. Admission: $2.50
(kids under 6 free)

BEGIN YOUR TOMBSTONE TOUR HERE

 "A must see orientation for visitors . . ."
Actor Vincent Price narrates this 26-minute laser-controlled animated presentation of Tombstone's history from the first Apache inhabitants to modern times. Includes the facts surrounding the OK Corral Gunfight.

Shown hourly, 9-4. Admission: $2.50 (kids under 6 free)


VISIT THE OLD WEST'S MOST FAMOUS NEWSPAPER

Inspect the 1880s printing press and newsroom equipment.
Buy an 1881 Tombstone Epitaph reprint of the OK Corral
shoot-out reports. (Order by mail for $2.00) Open Daily 9-5. Free Admission


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Tombstone, AZ 85638
520-457-2211




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TOMBSTONE TOURIST GUIDE
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Where is Tombstone?

 By Car...
Tombstone is a one hour drive south of Tucson, Arizona. From Tucson take Interstate 10 south to Benson, Arizona (48 miles to Benson), then take State Highway 80 to Tombstone (23 miles).

Airports...
Tucson International, Sierra Vista Municipal Airport, Tombstone Municipal Airport (no services, 5000 foot oiled surface, only tie-down facilities, no security). No car rentals are available in Tombstone, but there are numerous car rental agencies in Sierra Vista, and all major car rental agencies in Tucson.

 

Motel Lodging...

Adobe Lodge Motel - (520) 457-2241
5th and Fremont. Closet to Allen St. Large newly redecorated rooms with 1 and 2 beds ranging from $50.00 to $100.00 for a suite. All restaurants in easy walking distance. O.K. Corral 2 blks. Home of Clanton Gang Reunion. Free Coffee in a.m. Affiliated with Stage Stop Inn, Patagonia.

Larian Motel - (520) 457-2272
410 E. Fremont Street.


Bed and Breakfast Lodging...

Victoria’s (Uniquely a) Bed & Breakfast and Wedding Chapel - (520) 457-3677
211 Toughnut Street.
This charming 1880 Inn, nestled next to the courthouse museum in the historic district, features lead-glass and rose etched windows, hardwood ceilings and floors, central air, cable TV, and more than tolerable water. Comfort abounds. Visa/Mastercard

R.V. Parks...

Wells Fargo R.V. Park - (520) 457-3966
Allen Street.

Stampede RV Park & General Store - (520) 457-3738
201 West Allen street.

 

Camping...

KOA Kampgrounds - (520) 457-3829
Located 1.5 miles West of tombstone on Highway 80. Free shuttle to town.

 

Historical Attractions to see in Tombstone...

OK Corral
The World Famous OK Corral is an absolute must to see while visiting Tombstone! The Old West’s most famous gunfight known as "The Gunfight at the OK Corral" that actually took place in a vacant lot behind the OK Corral is what started it all. To visit Tombstone without seeing the famous OK Corral, would be like going to Disneyland without seeing Mickey Mouse!
Open daily.

Bird Cage Theatre - (520) 457-4321
The Famous Bird Cage Theatre is one of the only famous original buildings left in Tombstone, besides the Schieffelin Hall and the Court House. In it’s heyday, the Bird Cage was the Wildest, rowdiest, place in the Wild West!. To visit the famous Bird Cage is like walking back 100 years in time! Daily Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Boothill Grave yard & Gift Shop - (520) 457-9344
See the famous graves of old west characters, including the graves of "Old Man" Clanton, Billy Clanton, Tom and Frank McLaury, Lester Moore, Marshall Fred White and more...
Daily Hours are 8 a.m. to dusk.
No admission fees for the grave yard, but donations for grave yard up-keep are greatly appreciated.

The Tombstone Court House (Museum)
This is an original Tombstone building. Open daily.

The Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper
5th Street, (behind the Crystal Palace Saloon) Open daily.

 

Gunfighter Shows...

Boothill Gunslingers
Performing daily at 2:00 p.m. at the Helldorado Set on Fourth Street.

Wild Bunch - (520) 457-3548
Performances are every first & third Sunday of the month in the OK Corral.

 

Tombstone Family Dining...

Bella Union Restaurant Opera House and Saloon - (520) 457-3656
Corner of Fremont and 4th Street.

Big Nose Kates Patio Restaurant - (520) 457-3107
417 E. Allen Street.

Cactus Rose Cafe - (520) 457-3850
150 S 5th street.

Don Teodoro’s Mexican Restaurant - (520) 457- 3647
15 N. 4th Street.

Longhorn Restaurant - (520) 457-3405
Corner of 5th and Allen Street.

Nellie Cashmans Restaurant - (520) 457-2212
117 S. 5th Street.

Top of the Hill Restaurant - (520) 457-3461
Highway 80.

 

Allen Street Saloons...

Big Nose Kates Saloon - (520) 457-3107
417 E. Allen Street.

Crystal Palace Saloon - (520) 457-3611
Corner of 5th and Allen Street.

Legends of the West - (520) 457-3055
414 E. Allen Street.

Ringo’s Bar - (520) 457-3961
406 E. Allen Street.

Vogan’s Alley Bar - (520) 457-3101
487 E. Allen Street.

 

Other Tombstone Attractions...

The Worlds Largest Rose Tree

Tombstone Stagecoach Rides
Open daily on Allen Street.

 

Tombstone Retail Stores & Gift Shops...

W.F. Trading Co. - (520) 457-3664
418 E. Allen Street (located next door of the Crystal Palace Saloon)
This is the biggest retail store in Tombstone for Cowboy Hats and Silver Belt Buckles! You’ll see a complete line of Stetson and other name brand Cowboy Hats, plus a full case of Silver Belt Buckles, Tombstone T-shirts, souvenirs, gifts and collectibles. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

O.K. Frontier Trading Co. - (520) 457-3363
Box 1166, Tombstone, AZ 85638
Specializing in custom handmade leather goods of the old west. Holsters, Gun belts, Spur straps, Leather cuffs and more. Mail orders welcome, Call today! OK Frontier Trading Company proudly sponsor western actor Terry "IKE" Clanton.

Madam Mustache - (520) 457-3815
455 E. Allen Street. (Located next door to Big Nose Kates Saloon) The Madam specializes in Tombstone souvenirs, gifts and collectibles. Plus it’s the hottest place in town for you to dress up and have your Old West Photos taken! Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

More Retail Stores Listings...

Grandma Fudpuckers - (520) 457-3057
513 E. Allen Street.

Medicine Bow - (520) 457-3805
509 E. Allen Street.

Territorial Book Trader - (520) 457-3170
401 E. Allen Street.

The Tombstone Smithy - (520) 457-2326
600 E. Fremont, Street.

The Territorial Room - (520) 457-3888
105 S. 3rd Street

Annie’s Place - (520) 457-3777
510 E. Allen Street

Arlene’s Southwest Silver - (520) 457-3344
404 E. Allen Street.

Bronco Mercantile - (520) 457-9220
410 E. Allen Street.

Emporium - (520) 457-3854
3rd & Allen Street.

Prickly Pear Gift Shop - (520) 457-3646
511 e. Allen street.

Silver Hills Trading Co. - (520) 457-3335
504 E. Allen Street

Silver Nugget - (520) 457-3713
520 E. Allen Street.

Hon Dah House - (520) 457-3557
374 E. Allen Street.

Tombstone Territorial Trading Co. - (520) 457-2476
81 Fremont Street.

More Tombstone Tourist Information...

Tombstone Tumbleweed Newspaper - (520) 457-3008
P.O. Box 1025, Tombstone, AZ 85638

Tombstone Chamber of Commerce - (520) 457-9317
414 E. Fremont Street, Tombstone, AZ 85638

Tombstone Office of Tourism - (520) 457-3421

Arizona Historical Society - (520) 885-3832
2900 N. Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712

Historical Society - (520) 622-0956
151 S. Grande Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745

Churches...

Tombstone Community Congregational - (520) 457-3498
2nd &Allen Street. Rev. Kenneth Workman

Sacred Heart Catholic Church - (520) 457-3364
6th & Safford Street. Fr. William Parenteau, Pastor

Camping...

KOA Kampgrounds - (520) 457-3829
Located 1.5 miles west of tombstone on Highway 80.

Other sights to see just outside of Tombstone...

Rattlesnake Ranch
Off the beaten path on a well maintain dirt road, but well worth visiting is the World Famous Rattle Snake Ranch. Located about 13 miles North West on Gleeson Rd. Lots of Rattlesnake and Apache Indian Crafts. Open daily till sundown.

Gleeson Ghost Town
This is an old turquoise mining ghost town, located about 15 miles North West of Tombstone on Gleeson Rd. The Old Jail and School House are still standing.

Charleston Ghost Town
Ruins of some of the old adobe buildings still stand today. From Tombstone take Old Charleston Rd. About 13 miles south towards Sierra Vista. When you get to the bridge and railroad tracks, it’s best to park and hike down the railroad tracks to the East. About a 1/4 mile down the tracks you'll see a sign titled Charleston. At the sign, cross the river and proceed up the slight hill.


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