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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As one of the original, and oldest, buildings in historic Tombstone, Arizona, the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park is a must-visit on any Tombstone travel plan. This 142-year-old structure stands prominently on a street corner, just a stone’s throw from the infamous O.K. Corral (The O.K. Corral: Site of the Wild West’s Most Infamous Gunfight.). …
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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Deriving its nickname from the large number of men who “died with their boots on”, Boothill Graveyard is the small cemetery that was originally used to bury Tombstone’s housewives, businessmen and women, ladies of the night, gamblers, and miners. Founded in 1878, it lasted for only about 5 years, after which it ceased accepting new …
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Considered to be one of the most haunted structures in all of Tombstone, Arizona – and the only still-standing, original structure from 1881 – the Bird Cage Theater is a must-see if you visit the iconic Wild West boomtown. It’s been the subject of many paranormal articles, books, YouTube channels, and television shows, most notably …
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