Activities!
On our site, you will find a calendar of annual activities for Tombstone. Be sure to check for information about the various festivals and other celebrations held in Tombstone throughout the year. Listed on this page is general information about local attractions, both in Tombstone and the surrounding communities.
Tombstone
The Best Western Lookout Lodge welcomes you to Tombstone, the "Town Too Tough To Die." Tombstone is the site of the Old West's most famous gun battle: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. In addition, there is a rich history of Silver Mining, the Apache Indians, the U.S. Cavalry, and much more in the immediate area.
Our Staff is well-versed in the lore and historical sites of Cochise County and will gladly help you plan day-trips or longer excursions throughout the county. Just ask; we have maps, brochures, and ideas to make your stay with us memorable!
A Photo Album
 The Tombstone Birdcage Theater was home to all types of entertainment, from Shakespeare to burlesque. The Earps and Doc Holiday must have enjoyed many shows at the Birdcage Theater. Click on the image on the left to see other photos of the Birdcage.
 The Tombstone Courthouse was the center of county business for many years. It is a fine, brick building that today houses a wonderful museum and gift shop. Click on the image on the left to see other photos of the courthouse.
 Boothill is the final resting place for many of Tombstone's more notorious citizens. Included in Boothill's roles are the men killed at the gunfight at the OK Corral. Click on the image on the left to see other photos of Boothill.
 Allen Street is the main business district in Tombstone. You will find wonderful shops selling all sorts of clothing, memorabilia, books, and food. Click on the image on the left to see other photos of Allen Street.
Other Points of Interest in Tombstone
- O.K. Corral & Tombstone Historama - Gunslingers & Saloons: In Search Of The Wild West--As portrayed in novels, movies, and TV shows, the shootout has come to epitomize the Wild West, and nowhere is this great American phenomenon more glorified than in Tombstone, where the star attraction is the famous O.K. Corral, 308 E. Allen St. (tel. 520/457-3456; www.ok-corral.com), site of a 30-second gun battle that has taken on mythic proportions over the years. Inside the corral, you'll find not only displays on the shootout, but also exhibits on prostitutes and local photographer C. S. Fly, who ran the boardinghouse where Doc Holliday was staying at the time. Next door is Tombstone's Historama, a multimedia affair that rehashes the well-known history of Tombstone's "bad old days." Admission is $2.50 at either place; for $6.50, you can visit both attractions and take in a shootout reenactment almost on the very site of the original gunfight. Shootouts occur fairly regularly around town between noon and 4pm.
- Boothill Graveyard - When the smoke cleared in 1881, three men lay dead. They were later carted off to the Boot Hill Graveyard (tel. 800/457-9344 or 520/457-9344), on the north edge of town. The cemetery is open to the public and is entered through a gift shop on Ariz. 80. The graves of Clanton and the McLaury brothers, as well as those of others who died in gunfights or by hanging, are well marked. Entertaining epitaphs grace the gravestones; among the most famous is that of Lester Moore - "Here lies Lester Moore, 4 slugs from a 44, No Les, no more." The cemetery is open daily from 7:30am to 6 or 6:30pm; admission is free.
- Birdcage Theatre - When the residents of Tombstone weren't shooting each other in the streets, they were likely to be found in the saloons and bawdy houses that lined Allen Street. Most famous is the Bird Cage Theatre, so named for the cagelike cribs (what most people would think of as box seats) that are suspended from the ceiling. These velvet-draped cages were used by prostitutes to ply their trade. For old Tombstone atmosphere, this place is hard to beat. Admission is $5 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, and $4 for children 8 to 18; the theater is open daily from 8am to 6pm.
- Crystal Palace and Big Nose Kate's - If you want to down a cold beer, Tombstone has a couple of very lively saloons. The Crystal Palace, at Allen and Fifth streets (tel. 520/457-3611), was built in 1879 and has been completely restored. This is one of the favorite hangouts for the town's costumed actors and other would-be cowboys and cowgirls. Big Nose Kate's, on Allen Street between Fourth and Fifth streets (tel. 520/457-3107), is an equally entertaining spot full of Wild West character and characters.
- Rose Tree Museum - Tombstone has long been a tourist town, and its streets are lined with souvenir shops selling wind chimes, western artifacts, and other wild souvenirs. There are also several small museums scattered around town. At the Rose Tree Inn Museum, at Fourth and Toughnut streets (tel. 520/457-3326), you can see what may be the world's largest rose bush. Inside are antique furnishings from Tombstone's heyday in the 1880s. Admission is $3; open daily from 9am to 5pm.
- Tombstone Courthouse State Park - The most imposing building in town is the Tombstone Courthouse State Park, at Third and Toughnut streets (tel. 520/457-3311). Built in 1882, the courthouse is now a state historic park and museum, containing artifacts, photos, and newspaper clippings chronicling Tombstone's lively past. In the courtyard, the gallows that once ended the lives of outlaws and bandits still stands. Open daily from 8am to 5pm; the entrance fee is $2.50 for adults and $1 for children 7 to 13.
- Tombstone Epitaph Museum - At the Tombstone Epitaph Museum, Fifth Street between Allen and Fremont streets (tel. 520/457-2211), you can inspect the office of the town's old newspaper. Open daily from 9:30am to 5pm; admission is free. To see what life was like for common folk in the old days, pay a visit to the Pioneer Home Museum, on Fremont Street (Ariz. 80) between Eighth and Ninth streets (tel. 520/457-3853; www.tombstone1880.com/phm). Open daily from 9am to 5pm; a $2 donation is requested.
Other Points of Interest in Cochise County
Wineries
Southeastern Arizona produces a number of fine wines, and we have posted a list of wineries which would be an easy day trip from the Best Western Lookout Lodge.
Birding
Southeastern Arizona is on the migratory path for many different species of birds, and we have posted a list of some of the better birding festivals and sites which would be an easy day trip from the Best Western Lookout Lodge.
Links to our Friends in Cochise County
Bisbee
Bisbee is a small retired mining community nestled in the Mule Mountains approximately 25 minutes south of Tombstone Lodge. This eclectic little town is filled to the brim with art and history. From The Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum to all the Art and Antique Galleries that front it’s main street, Bisbee offers shopping, fine dining, walking tours, riding tours, hiking, golfing and many other sights to see.
Queen Mine Underground Tour
(866) 432-2071 (520) 432-2071
Fax (520) 432-6069
Email: queenminetour@cityofbisbee.com One of the most productive copper mines of the 20th century. Visitors can ride a mine train deep into the mine. Visitors will put on mining lanterns, hats and slickers and ride the train deep into the mine. Experience what it was like to be a miner of yesteryear. Open seven days a week. Hours for the Underground Tours are 9 a.m. , 10 a.m. , noon , 2 p.m. , and 3:30 p.m. The cost is $12 plus tax for adults and $5 plus tax for children 4-15 years old; children under 4 are free.
Van Tours of Historic Bisbee and Surface Mines are also available. Hours are 10:30 a.m. , noon ,2 p.m.and 3:30 pm. The cost is $7 per person, and children under age 4 are free. Reservations are suggested. Tours last approximately one hour. Located immediately south of Old Historic Bisbee Exit off the U.S. Highway 80 interchange. Purchase a Bisbee Passport for $17 (including tax) which includes a ticket for both the Queen Mine Tour and the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum along with discounts for additional Bisbee attractions, hotels and restaurants. The passport is transferable and can be used now or later.
Arizona and Cactus Succulent Research, Inc .
8 South Cactus Lane
Bisbee , AZ 85603-6306
(520) 432-7040
www.arizonacactus.com
azcactus@starband.net
Arizona Cactus & Succulent Research, Inc. maintains an extensive library of information, books, reports, photos and monographs on Cactus and Succulents at our headquarters in Bisbee Junction.
Turquoise Valley Golf Course and RV Park
P.O. Box 727
Naco , AZ 85620
(520) 432-3091
www.turquoisevalley.com
18 holes, par 72
9 hole putting green
Considered Arizona's oldest continuously operated golf course Turquoise Valley was founded in 1908, is at an elevation of 4,600 feet, is playable year round, and has the longest hole in Arizona, "The Rattler", which is par 6 -747 yards.
Kartchner Caverns
On this tour you will discover the role water has played in the creation of Kartchner Caverns. You will see some of the tiniest, most delicate formations found in the cave, as well as the largest column in Arizona. This tour includes an up-close look at the variety of formations and colors that makes this cave one of the top ten in the world. All tours are guided by a trained tour guide. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling: (520)586-CAVE. The cave averages 68 F and 98% humidity year round. All cave trails are barrier-free. Due to wet surfaces and changes in grades, strollers and walkers are not allowed on the tours.
For an interactive map to these attractions, we recommend MapQuest.
Other Local Merchants
Note: We provide this information as a service to our guests. We do not endorse these merchants nor do we guarantee your satisfaction with their services or products.
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