Location: Tombstone
Top Things to do in Tombstone
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Things to do in Tombstone, Arizona (AZ): The Best Historic Sites
The very mention of Tombstone brings to mind images of the lawless Old West, gunfights at the O.K. Corral, epic feuds between the Earps and the Mclaurys and Clantons, Gold Rush fever and the promise of silver and gold. The heritage of the American West is still alive here today, where historic saloons, post offices and the famous Boot Hill cemetery stand restored and painstakingly preserved alongside more modern, tourist-focused recreations of period architecture.
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1. Hoptown Chinese Historical Marker
2. Allen Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,016 reviews
Allen Street is the main business and Historic District/National Registry of Historic Places of the famous Old West town of Tombstone, Arizona. It's full of history having once been the main thoroughfare of Tombstone during the boomtown days, so has certainly seen plenty of sights in its time. Allen Street became famous for being at the heart of the action during the time of the Old West. It saw plenty of gunfights in its day, and continues to be the primary tourist destination for tourists and Tombstone visitors. Today, it attracts people from all over who are looking for the excitement and enchantment of the Wild West days. The first stop on any trip to Allen Street should be the Tombstone Visitor and Information Center, where people can pick up a map of the area along with all the information that they need to plan their day. After that, they can head on down the Street to see what they come across. Allen Street is home to plenty of attractions, one of the most notable being the O.K. Corral. The O.K. Corral is the site of the most famous gunfight of the Old West which took place on October 26, 1881. It has daily re-enactments of the fight and is also home to the Historama, a multimedia performance showcasing Tombstone's long and varied history. After that there's plenty to choose from, including the Tombstone Ghosts and Legends Tour, guaranteed to give everyone a chill, or the Birdcage Theatre. Visitors can ride along the dusty road on the Tucson Stage Line or Butterfield Stage Coach, and can enjoy travelling as it once was with the road being closed to all other traffic. There are lots of options in terms of food and drink as well including the Crystal Palace Saloon and Big Nose Kate's, and there are countless other souvenir and gift shops along the Street for visitors to find a memento of the day. And, the Street is an attraction in its own right, with western re-enactments often being performed by the Six Gun City Players. Allen Street is open daily and entry to the road itself is free, however admission fees and opening times are sure to vary with each individual attraction. Be sure to check with the attraction first for their terms and conditions, and it's worth checking with the visitor center if you want to know when any staged gunfights and the like will be taking place. A trip to Allen Street really gives people a chance to see what life was once like in the Old West. With plenty of attractions to choose from, as well as re-enactments of famous showdowns, visitors will truly get a glimpse into the history of the time. And, with everything so beautifully preserved it really feels like you're back in the days of the Wild West, which will appeal to history fans and general tourists alike. Allen Street is a must-see for any visit to Tombstone.
Reviewed By Travellingphoenix64 - Phoenix, United States
You've seen the movie "Tombstone", right? Why not visit the place where that history actually happened? It's all here on Allen Street in Tombstone Arizona. There are no cars allowed on this dusty lane. Instead a stage coach or carriage can take you on a historical journey back to 1879, when a miner named Ed Schieffelin discovered a massive silver vein, and a mining camp called Tombstone was born. Or you can stroll along the wooden sidewalks, past historic places like the The Crystal Palace and The Oriental Saloon, and the bawdy (and haunted) Bird Cage Theatre (a terrific museum). You can visit the actual OK Corral, site of one of the most famous gunfights in all of western lore, stand on the actual spot where Virgil Earp was shot, see the area where Morgan Earp was killed, and visit the spot where "Curly Bill" shot Marshall Fred White. There are the amusing Ghosts and Legends of Ike Clanton's Haunted Hotel, wine tastings, plenty of shopping, and enough food and drink to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Living in Arizona, I visit the Tombstone area periodically, and I always come away with something that I didn't know before. If you're looking for a Wild West history lesson on your next vacation, give Allen Street and the "town too tough to die" a try.
3. Historic Gleeson Jail
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By authormanuelas
I knew the Gleeson prison before it got restored and now and the owner has done a great job while keeping it authentic. Worth a stop when you do the ghost town trail visiting old ghost towns around Tombstone and Bisbee. Interesting history and small little museum room attached to it.
4. The Tombstone Epitaph
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4.0 based on 497 reviews
The office of the Old West's most famous newspaper.
Reviewed By LillyLyons - Bemidji, United States
I enjoyed visiting the Tombstone Epitaph because of the historic information and newspaper equipment - printing press and ink plates. It was no cost to visit, and an easy walk on 5th street from the main drag: Allen Street. You can purchase newspapers too. I did not know that John P. Clum started the paper.
5. Third and Survey Shopping Society
