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September 16, 2003

Features

Tombstone

Perched in the Southeastern corner of the state is the city that probably gave Arizona (and the rest of the Southwest) its reputation as the Wild West, home to ruthless cowboys and no-nonsense lawmakers. Tombstone was known as a "magnet" for outlaws and was also one of the most wealthy (and lawless) mining towns in the Southwest. There are numerous historic sites that celebrate Tombstone's checkered past.
One of the more popular attractions in Tombstone is the OK Corral, one of the world's most famous gunfight sites. The site is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and features life-size replicas of the nine gunfighters who participated in the shootout, a photo gallery showing pictures of Tombstone in 1886, and of course, a daily re-enactment of the famous shootout that took place between Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Virgil and Morgan Earp, and the McLaurys and Clantons (inside the OK Corral at 2 p.m.). Other famous sites in the area include The Crystal Palace, Hafford's Saloon, and the Bird Cage Theater.
There are plenty of gift and antique shops, and many saloons. There are also plenty of places to stay in Tombstone, which features a large selection of bed and breakfasts and motels. Some of the cheaper motels include the Trailriders Inn ($35-$45 per night, single or double occupancy), and the Best Western Lookout ($58-$98.95).