You don't have to love "Dusters" and western flicks to like Tombstone. Do you like history? Maybe not but this is still a ton of fun to visit.
Tombstone was what some say the "Wildest Town in the West."
It was here that they had the shootout at the "OK Corral", some even ended up in Boothill Cemetary.
There were lots of shootouts and murders over a few short years of the Gold Rush here and it attracted lots of famous Cowboys, Gunslingers and of course the girls to go with the wild west lifestyle.
Just to mention a few; Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp and Big Nose Kate.
At one point the town grew to have 110 Saloons!
Here's a link to a story of what really happened in the shootout at the OK Corral (which in fact was not where it happened!)
Story of the famous Shootout at the OK Corral - Click Here
There's some great stories behind this Vendetta!
Walking down the streets and on the wooden boardwalk makes you wonder what it was really like here.
To stand in the same spot, or touch something original is something that makes your mind wander back to the days of shots in the air, poker rooms and shots in the bar too!
Every where you look there are people walking or standing around wearing period costumes.
Some of them don't look like friendly folk either!
As you continue; you come across lots of little shops, a few Stage Coaches (you can go for rides and tours) and some joints that are restored originals.
If you read the history you'll get to know who Kate was and why she was so famous.
This was her Saloon, so we stopped in and had lunch here. Good prices and lots to look at!
No one came in to cause trouble while we were there!
Many places ask that you don't bring your guns inside.
At first I thought this was just in Tombstone as a bit of a joke but we have seen it in many places around southern AZ. They really do wear guns down here! Still!
The inside of Kate's. This is where we had lunch.
The right side of the Bar (front counter and back) are all original from the days that made
Tombstone famous!
The term "Riding Shotgun" came from this very era.
Working for Wells Fargo, the US Mail and others.
It was a good paying job but you had to be a good shot in order to keep it.
Trouble was the position didn't always last very long, nor did you!
The shootout at the OK Corral is only one small part of the story.
There were many shootouts and ambushes in this true west town.
Hollywood has made many movies as a result.
The actual Gunfight was down the alley from the OK Corral
The old court house and jail are still here too.
There are a lot of stories and a lot more pictures I could post.
Lets just say this lil town has a storied past and is one of the few that you can still visit and see today.
I'm curious if any of the original families still have relatives living here.
A must see town when in southern AZ.
To learn more visit this website for some great stories and period pictures.
Click the link below
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