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Tombstone, Arizona: The Town too Tough to Die.

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Nestled in the Arizona desert, Tombstone is a special place for history enthusiasts and Wild West aficionados alike. Its fame stems from real-life events like one of America's most infamous gunfights and its portrayal in iconic films like 1993's Tombstone. Established in 1879 by prospector Ed Schieffelin, Tombstone emerged as one of the final boomtowns …

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The O.K. Corral: Site of the Wild West’s Most Infamous Gunfight.

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Despite lasting roughly only 30 seconds, the gunfight at the O.K. Corral propelled the establishment into Wild West infamy for all of eternity. Situated in the equally renowned Wild West town of Tombstone, Arizona, the O.K. Corral served as a livery and horse corral from 1879 to approximately 1888. It became the backdrop for one …

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