Tombstone, AZ

TOMS1SS · 05-21-2012, 08:06 PM

Decided to go down to Tombstone yesterday. Tombstone is the famous old west mining town founded in 1879 for silver mining. The town is probably more famous for the Gun Fight at the OK Corrall involving the Earp family against Cowboys and the ensuing Earp Vendetta Ride in 1882. The town got up over a population of 10,000 but it all collasped when the pump draining all the water out the mines burned and the price of silver fell through the floor. Tombstone is not a registered National Historic Place and largely relies on tourism to survive. I parked on Freemont Street and walked over to the OK Corral. From there its a short walk to the historic district and the Tombstone Courthouse.

TOMS1SS · 05-21-2012, 08:08 PM

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AdamZ · 05-21-2012, 08:33 PM

Ah sorry for sticking a post in between those. But yeah thats cool. I would love to take a road trip to that side of the country. One day. Good pics. That second to last pic with in the second set of pics the old guy sums it all up lol

mastertypodemon · 05-21-2012, 08:37 PM

I've always thought about a trip to Tombstone and one to Deadwood.

lol @ the politicians sign.

TOMS1SS · 05-21-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Ah sorry for sticking a post in between those. But yeah thats cool. I would love to take a road trip to that side of the country. One day. Good pics. That second to last pic with in the second set of pics the old guy sums it all up lol

That's the Bird Cage Theater that was on Ghost Hunters. I talked to that guy for about 10 minutes, he's pretty authentic.

I went through Bisbee and the rest of Cochise County on the way home, it total it was 575 miles since I took the back mountain roads.

TOMS1SS · 05-21-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mastertypodemon

I've always thought about a trip to Tombstone and one to Deadwood.

lol @ the politicians sign.

Yeah Deadwood is a little far from Phoenix. There is a lot of stuff like that sign down in Tombstone, especially around the Harley shop.

AdamZ · 05-21-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TOMS1SS

That's the Bird Cage Theater that was on Ghost Hunters. I talked to that guy for about 10 minutes, he's pretty authentic.

I went through Bisbee and the rest of Cochise County on the way home, it total it was 575 miles since I took the back mountain roads.

Who knows...maybe you were talking to a ghost. He does look pretty legit... Creepyy haha

TOMS1SS · 05-21-2012, 08:58 PM

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Who knows...maybe you were talking to a ghost. He does look pretty legit... Creepyy haha

I doubt it, he had lots of complaints about the manager bringing too much attention to the place. Ghosts don't complain like that, nice guy though. He sold me a copy of the Tombstone Epitath.

Linker239 · 05-21-2012, 09:48 PM

That is awesome. I've always wanted to go there.

gotroost · 05-21-2012, 11:02 PM

Nice pics!

You must have been there early in the morning or late in the day. Place looked dead. Was pretty busy around 2:00. Wish I would have known you were going. A group of us were out 4-wheeling nearby and stopped by for lunch at Margaritas. Not recommended - BTW. Service was good, but the food was pretty lame.

Tombstone has a special place in my heart. For years, a group of us has helped local ranchers and AZ Game and Fish on Adopt-A-Ranch projects. Nice to learn some history and how hard these guys work. As a side benefit, they tend to keep more gates open for outdoor enthusiasts. Another benefit was getting to know the owner of the Rose Tree Inn. Ended up getting married there and had our reception at Big Nose Kate's Saloon.

Dznts · 05-21-2012, 11:23 PM

thats awesome Tom. thanks for sharing the pics! I would love to visit there sometime.

05-21-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Tombstone, AZ Decided to go down to Tombstone yesterday. Tombstone is the famous old west mining town founded in 1879 for silver mining. The town is probably more famous for the Gun Fight at the OK Corrall involving the Earp family against Cowboys and the ensuing Earp Vendetta Ride in 1882. The town got up over a population of 10,000 but it all collasped when the pump draining all the water out the mines burned and the price of silver fell through the floor. Tombstone is not a registered National Historic Place and largely relies on tourism to survive. I parked on Freemont Street and walked over to the OK Corral. From there its a short walk to the historic district and the Tombstone Courthouse. Attached Images __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

05-21-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	More pics 1 Attached Images __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

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05-21-2012, 08:33 PM	#6
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	Ah sorry for sticking a post in between those. But yeah thats cool. I would love to take a road trip to that side of the country. One day. Good pics. That second to last pic with in the second set of pics the old guy sums it all up lol

05-21-2012, 08:37 PM	#7
mastertypodemon Late Night Crew Drives: 2010 SIM 1LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Stafford, VA [Formerly Dallas, TX] Posts: 1,057	I've always thought about a trip to Tombstone and one to Deadwood. lol @ the politicians sign.

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Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	That is awesome. I've always wanted to go there.

05-21-2012, 11:02 PM	#13
gotroost Drives: 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	Nice pics! You must have been there early in the morning or late in the day. Place looked dead. Was pretty busy around 2:00. Wish I would have known you were going. A group of us were out 4-wheeling nearby and stopped by for lunch at Margaritas. Not recommended - BTW. Service was good, but the food was pretty lame. Tombstone has a special place in my heart. For years, a group of us has helped local ranchers and AZ Game and Fish on Adopt-A-Ranch projects. Nice to learn some history and how hard these guys work. As a side benefit, they tend to keep more gates open for outdoor enthusiasts. Another benefit was getting to know the owner of the Rose Tree Inn. Ended up getting married there and had our reception at Big Nose Kate's Saloon. __________________ 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE

05-21-2012, 11:23 PM	#14
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	thats awesome Tom. thanks for sharing the pics! I would love to visit there sometime. __________________