O.K. Corral
A daily reenactment of the 30-second fight.
Tombstone
'The Town Too Tough to Die': site of the 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral between the Earps, Doc Holliday and the Clantons.
Allen Street has wooden boardwalks and stagecoaches. Boothill Graveyard and the old courthouse round out this kitschy, enjoyable piece of the Old West. Bisbee, an arty old mining town, is nearby.
- Best Time
- October to April
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 75 minutes from Tucson.
What to See
0 of 3 are freeBoothill Graveyard
With its famous wry epitaphs.
Bird Cage Theatre
A bullet-marked old saloon and theater.
Know Before You Go
- Actors put on a lot of shows, so check times.
- It's hot in the summer.
Where to Stay
Stay in Tucson or Bisbee.
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Southwest list.