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You would think with a town called Tombstone, you would be bored to death. However, located in southern Arizona, Tombstone is “the town too tough to die.” Travel back into history and experience a taste of the old wild west.

Reenactment Photos
Channel your inner cowboy and capture the moment with reenactment photos you can take in costumes. Pretend to save a damsel in distress, be a part of a shooting showdown or pose as the sheriff while wearing a badge, all of which can be done at Madame Mustache or Tombstone Photo Studio. www.madamemustache.com. www.tombstonephoto.net.

Tours
Tour the town the old fashioned way with transportation via wagons, stagecoaches, trolleys or jeeps and learn about the colorful history from ghost tales to legends. If you are into a little adventure, also tour the underground mines, notable for silver mining, with Good Enough Mine Tours. www.guideddiscoverytours.com. www.tombstonetrolleytours.com.

Saloons
Even though bar fights and drawing out pistols at each other is most likely prohibited, you can still experience the good feeling of sitting and drinking in an old saloon at the Crystal Palace Saloon and Four Deuces Saloon. www.crystalpalacesaloon.com. www.fourdeucessaloon.com.

Museums
If merely hearing stories of ghosts and the supernatural that occurred in town are not enough, you can visit the Boothill Graveyard, the first graveyard of the town, along with the Rose Tree Museum, which is the home to the largest rose tree in the world. Also see the archaic dresses, suits, and accessories at Andrea’s museum of Victorian fashion. www.tombstonechamber.com/museums.

Gun shows
Sit on the edge of your seats while watching the classic gun shows featured in the Helldorado Town Gunfight or learn about vintage guns at the Big Iron Shooting Gallery where you are able to test out the guns as well. www.helldoradodays.com.

Established in 1880, Bisbee, Arizona still has much of it’s old-town charm. Bisbee has something interesting and exciting for almost everyone so don’t miss out on the appeal of this quaint place.

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Museums and History

Bizbee Mini Museum of the Bizarre

Strange, creepy, and weird artifacts are showcased in this Bizarre Museum. Admission is $3 per person, Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Want to see a mummified fairy? A shrunken head? Stop by! http://www.bizarrebisbee.com/

Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum

Bisbee was once known as “The Queen of the Copper Camps” and this museum is a collection of their mining history. Open daily, bring the entire family to discover the past of Bisbee and maybe even take a tour of the old Queen Mine while you’re there! http://www.bisbeemuseum.org/

Ghost Tours

Bisbee Ghost Tours

Bisbee is home to multiple ghostly events year round with specials around Halloween, too! Walking tours take you through the alleys and streets of the old city in hopes of getting a visit from some of the well-known ghosts of Bisbee. http://www.OldBisbeeGhostTour.com/

Bisbee Hearse Tours

Take a ride in a hearse around the city of Bisbee. Similar to the walking tour, you get to explore the haunted city streets, but more inclusive, visit the haunted courthouse and much more! Tours last about an hour on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m. Seats are limited, but private tours can also be accommodated. http://hearsetour.com/

Old Bisbee Haunted Pub Crawl

Take a tour of Bisbee’s most haunted bars on a three-hour tour. Enjoy drinks at each of the bars and listen to the haunted tales of the past at each location. This is a 21+ event held on the second and last Saturday of each month. http://www.OldBisbeeGhostTour.com/pubcrawlabout.html

Getaway Experiences and Events

Turqoise Valley Golf, Restaurant, and RV

Come visit the oldest continuously operating golf course in Arizona. It is located in Naco, Arizona, near Bisbee, and is home to a world-renowned hole, the 747-foot “Rattler.” An RV park is on the premises and their restaurant offers daily specials and special events. http://www.turquoisevalley.com/

Warren Ballpark, Copper Queen Library, and Massage Centers are among the attractions in Bisbee. Bisbee offers many unique stores and shopping centers in Historic Old Bisbee. The Bisbee Visitor Center website offers a complete list of attractions and special upcoming events. http://www.discoverbisbee.com/index.htm

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