While the 1877 silver strike that inspired the rush to develop Tombstone is long gone, the “Town Too Tough to Die,” as some called it, did not disappear like the surrounding ghost towns. Instead, the town pulses with eclectic Wild West shops, costumed performers, reenactment shows, and more. Visit the iconic O.K. Coral, stroll through the Boot Hill cemetery, take a ghost tour at the Bird Cage Theatre, and learn more about the town’s legendary past on a guided walking tour. Alternatively, you can see Tombstone’s highlights on a historic trolley tour.
Fans of Wild West history and movies will enjoy the immersive experience in the streets of this iconic town.
Allen Street—the main historic thoroughfare—is closed to cars, making it easy to navigate with a wheelchair or stroller.
Get in the Western spirit by bringing cowboy attire or purchasing costumes at the local shops.
Book tickets in advance to catch a gunfight show; the popular ones sell out.
Tombstone, Arizona, is located about a 75-minute drive from Tucson. If driving, take I-10 East to AZ-80 East. Some shuttle services transport travelers from the Tucson International Airport to Tombstone. Tours that include round-trip transportation depart from the state’s capital, Phoenix.
Tombstone’s relatively mild weather makes it a popular year-round destination, with fall, winter, and spring being the most popular times to visit. Summer can get hot, with daytime temperatures peaking higher than 90°F (32°C). Most of the businesses in the historic district are open from midmorning until early evening, while restaurants and saloons stay open into the night.
Gunfights made Tombstone infamous in Hollywood, so don’t miss the opportunity to catch one of the town’s frequent reenactment shoot-outs. You can see a recreation of the famous O.K. Corral showdown at the historic O.K. Corral’s Streets of Tombstone Theater. Or, head to the Old Tombstone Western Theme Park to see one of three daily gunfight shows.
