Tombstone, Arizona Near Tucson
An Arizona boomtown that has outlasted its own legend and survived, Tombstone is one of the most popular Old West destinations in the United States. Made famous in feature films like Wyatt Earp, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and Tombstone, the city has come to symbolize the spirit of the American West, a can-do attitude of independence and courage and maybe just a romanticized touch of the outlaw hero.Nearby Tombstone Hotel, Quality Inn Tucson -
Tucson, about an hour and 20 minutes northwest. We offer comfortable, spacious hotel rooms with a host of amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and an outdoor pool and spa tub. Our rates are affordable, and our service is friendly. We also offer a few pet-friendly hotel rooms, as well as smoking, and non-smoking rooms.Historic Tombstone -
The town of Tombstone, Arizona got its start the way many Western towns did-with a boom. For Tombstone, silver was the draw, discovered in the late 1870s. Prospectors quickly made their way to Tombstone, but the law didn't follow as quickly. Tombstone became famous for a gang of bandits that sometimes harassed the townsfolk. Thanks to the Earp brothers, including the most famous, Wyatt Earp and his good friend Doc Holliday, Tombstone went down in history when they fought the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral against the Clantons.
Tombstone Attractions -
Today, Tombstone, AZ welcomes tourists to see for themselves "The Town too Tough to Die." After the silver mines were tapped out, followed by mines of lead and manganese, Tombstone almost became a ghost town. But its legend lives on in movies, stories, and in modern day tourist attractions.Tombstone is a National Historic Landmark, and visitors can get a taste of the Old West by taking a stagecoach tour, watching a gunfight show, and listening to music over drinks at one of the towns Western style saloons. Several gift shops carry unique Tombstone souvenirs, so you'll never forget your time here.
