In May, celebrate Wyatt Earp with fun activities like gunfight reenactments, chili cook-offs, and 1880s fashion shows. It’s a real Wild West party!
October is time for Helldorado Days, a favorite tradition in Tombstone. Enjoy historical reenactments, fashion shows, lots of food, carnival rides, live music, parades, and street performances.
Also in October, Border Town hosts the Cowboy Action Shooting Championship. Watch the competition and enjoy shopping, food, and various vendors.
Exploring Tombstone, Arizona, takes you back to the Old West. Known for its wild past, Tombstone was famous for its colorful and dramatic history. Staying at Katie’s Cozy Suites puts you near all the excitement—gunfights, stagecoach rides, and mining tours are all just a short walk away.
Boothill Graveyard, established in 1878, was the main cemetery during Tombstone’s wild days. Many notable figures, including Billy Clanton and the McLaury brothers from the OK Corral shootout, are buried here.
Their grave marker reads “Murdered on the streets of Tombstone, 1881.”
Built in 1882, the Tombstone Courthouse served the town for fifty years. Before Arizona became a state in 1912, it was known for its quick justice. The courtyard scaffold saw many hangings, including five robbers at once in 1884. Now a State Historic Landmark, the Courthouse showcases Cochise County’s history with antiques and artifacts.
Built in 1881, this saloon was once the Grand Hotel of Tombstone. It hosted the Clantons and McLaurys before their OK Corral shootout with the Earps. Named after Doc Holliday’s girlfriend, Big Nose Kate’s is a great place to enjoy a cold beer and the Old West vibe, complete with music and memorabilia.
The Bird Cage Theatre, built in the 1880s, got its name from the 14 cages where “ladies of the evening” were displayed. Known as the “wickedest” nightclub in America, it was famous for gambling, liquor, and entertainment. Preserved since 1934, it displays original furnishings and the poker room frozen in time since 1889. Visitors often find the stories and haunting images fascinating.
Visit the OK Corral, the site of the famous shootout between the Earps and the Cowboys on October 26, 1881. Daily reenactments bring this historic event to life with authentic details and memorable characters. Experience the excitement of the Wild West!
These are just a few popular spots in Tombstone. Be sure to check out The Good Enough Mine Underground Tour and the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, along with other local attractions.
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