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    48 Hours in Tombstone, AZ

    06.07.2017 · travel · 0

    My boyfriend and I decided to take a spontaneous trip to Tombstone, AZ. I had never been and the last time he went, he only got a couple of hours to look at things. So we packed our bags and set out on a mini vacation. After a good 500+ miles later we made it to Tombstone!

    48 hours in tombstone, az

    We booked our vacation with Airbnb and ended up on a secluded ranch in a tepee. Our neighbors for the weekend were some adorable farm animals and our hosts were so friendly and welcoming. 

    You can see my excitement for the baby goats haha! I couldn’t contain myself. 

    http://collectivelychristine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_7747.mp4

    I wanted to make the most of our time in Tombstone and I think we did a pretty good job at getting in the most important landmarks and sites. Here is what we did in our 48 hours in Tombstone, AZ.

    Things to do in Tombstone, AZ

    1. Watch Reenactments on Allen Street

    You can catch free reenactments of the famous gunfight that went down at the O.K. Corral.

    Tombstone, AZ reenactment on Allen St.

    2. Grab a drink and go back in time at Big Nose Kate’s Saloon

    Big Nose Kate was famed for her companionship to Doc Holiday, one of the policemen that was involved in the famous gunfight. Big Nose Kate’s Saloon will take you back in time with live music, reenactments, and lots of history. 

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    3. Boothill Graveyard

    If you’re into history, this is a must see. It really takes you back to how violent and harsh the wild west was. There are 9 rows of graves and it costs only $3 to get in. Billy Clanton, Tom McLaury, and Frank McLaury are buried there.  They were the three cowboys killed in the O.K. Corral gunfight. 

     The graves of Billy Clanton, Frank McLaury and Tom McLaury; the three men who were killed during the famed Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.Boothill Graveyard

    4. Shopping on Allen Street

    If you’re looking to do some shopping, Allen Street is where you’ll want to be. It’s not like you can really miss Allen Street because it’s pretty much where everything is at. They have antiques, western wear, and lots of souvenirs. 

     

    5. O.K. Corral Museum and Gunfight Site

    Not only can you watch the famous gunfight reenactment on the same grounds as the actual fight, there are museums and exhibits that take you back in time. I loved looking at all the exhibits and memorabilia from the 1800’s.

    Things to do in Tombstone, AZ

    6. Ghost Tour at Bird Cage Theatre

    If you’re into haunted sites this one is for you. It was only $20/person for an hour and a half tour. The Bird Cage Theatre was a combination theater, saloon, gambling parlor, and brothel. The tour includes a tour around the theater and a lights out part for communicating with anyone haunting the building. We had some weird things happen in our group but I’ll let you take the tour and experience it for yourself. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Bird Cage Theatre Ghost Tour Things to do in Tombstone, AZ Things to do in Tombstone, AZ

    7. Head Out of Town and Stargaze

    Besides Tombstone and Bisbee, there’s not much out there. We got some ambient light from Mexico but the stars were amazing. On top of our cool tepee that we booked on Airbnb for $40 a night, the stars made it even better. 

    Sign up for Airbnb to receive a credit towards your first trip! It’s so worth it and there are hundreds of rentals to choose from. Find out more here.

    Here are some photos I took. The Milky Way was in full view our second night in Tombstone.

    tepee at an airbnb

    8. Kartchner Caverns State Park

    Kartchner Caverns are a short 25 minute drive from Tombstone. This was worth the trip in itself. I’ve never been in a cavern with stalactites and stalagmites. It absolutely blew my mind! So take the trip and check it out. You can make a reservation over the phone for a time you want. I didn’t get any pictures inside because you’re not allowed to bring anything in with you. But you can do a quick google search and see how amazing the caverns are.  

    Kartchner Cavers Things to do in Tombstone, AZ

    Well that’s our 48 hours in Tombstone, AZ. We had such an amazing time and a much-needed vacation together. We definitely want to go back to Arizona and visit Saguaro National Park. That’s up next on our list. 

    Until then…

    Have you been to Tombstone, AZ?

    What have been some of your favorite places to travel to?

    Comment below! I would love to hear about your adventures. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. McKenna Bleu says

      06.07.2017 at 2:28 pm

      Looks like you guys had a great trip! I love all the history that you can see while you are there! The photos of the milky way are AMAZING!

      Reply
    2. Stella says

      06.07.2017 at 3:30 pm

      That’s so exciting! I’m glad you both had a great time, and I am now looking forward to put that on my list of places to visit.

      Reply
    3. Sydney says

      06.07.2017 at 4:14 pm

      Well this looks like it was an awesome mini trip!! I love all the little videos

      Reply
    4. Anna says

      06.07.2017 at 7:42 pm

      This looks like a cool trip! I would love to visit a place filled with history like this!

      Reply
    5. Amelie says

      06.08.2017 at 5:29 am

      Looks like a fun trip! Your pictures of the Milky Way are absolutely gorgeous!

      Reply
    6. Melissa says

      06.08.2017 at 9:23 am

      The sky looks amazing! Such a fun adventure!

      xx, Melissa
      https://elephantontheroad.com

      Reply
    7. the sophia diaries says

      06.08.2017 at 10:38 am

      Omg, those stars and the sky looks so amazing I did a double take!! The pictures look amazing and the trip looked like sooo much fun!

      Reply
    8. Prerana says

      06.09.2017 at 8:55 am

      Gasp! The night sky looked STUNNING! What a fun adventure!

      Reply
    9. Southern & Style says

      06.11.2017 at 4:24 pm

      This looks like a crazy fun trip-those shots you got of the stars look amazing!

      xoxo, SS

      Southern And Style

      Reply
    10. Sabina says

      06.12.2017 at 11:51 am

      This place looks fantastic! I would want to visit for those baby goats and the night sky view haha! I think I might add this to my travel wishlist, it looks like it could be a great experience. I hope I can do it while visiting other places around too. Glad I stumbled upon your post for great ideas! ๐Ÿ™‚ xo

      Sabina | I’ve Got Sunshine

      Reply
    11. Greta says

      06.12.2017 at 3:02 pm

      I would go just to see the milky way! absolutely stunning!

      Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com

      Reply
    12. Lindsey says

      06.15.2017 at 3:48 am

      This looks so fun! I wish this was closer to me!

      with southern grace,
      Lindsey
      http://www.withsoutherngrace.blogspot.com

      Reply
    13. Mona Dickens says

      11.09.2018 at 5:50 pm

      My husband and I are leaving in the morning (by the way we live In Nashville, Tennessee) for Tombstone this will be 3 years in a row in November that we have gone there, we love it, itโ€™s the best vacation we have ever taken, we just keep going back, so much history and just a cool place to visit.

      Reply

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