There have been several movies made about the most famous gun battle of the Old West. Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957) Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas Tombstone (1993) Kurt Russell Wyatt Earp (1994) Kevin Costner For a fairly accurate reenactment, I prefer Tombstone with Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp, … Continue reading
I must say, it was a pleasant experience. Not because the Bordello is fancy. It’s not. But the bed was comfortable, the garden and pool area most pleasant. And the hostess, Ms. Lynda, a delight.
The Tombstone Bordello has another advantage. It’s only a five minute walk to THE MAIN EVENT – the OK Corral, Big Nose Kate’s, Crystal Palace, Bird Cage Theater, and the Old Courthouse Museum.
In 2010 the Arizona legislature was willing to let the Old Cochise County Courthouse Museum close in order to save a few bucks. Fortunately, the Tombstone City and Chamber of Commerce saved the day, so you can enjoy this fine museum that tells the real story of Tombstone. A ‘must … Continue reading
The Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper Office The Epitaph is best known for its coverage of the Gunfight at the OK Corral. John Clum, who had been publisher of the Tucson Citizen, now a website, had relocated to Tombstone. Clum, had also been a government employee, and the only one to have … Continue reading
Visit the Tucson Visitor & Convention Bureau-downtown. 100 S. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701 Phone: 520-624-1817 Toll Free: 1-800-638-8350 Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 5 pm Sat. & Sun. 9 am – 4 pm
Continue readingBaja Arizona golf is seriously less expensive in the summer. You say “It’s too hot!” Nonsense. Just keep your shirt wet and a wet towel handy and the breeze generated by riding your cart from hole to hole will serve as natural air conditioning. You’ll have the course practically to … Continue reading
Located on the frontage road just north of Mission Tumacácori, Wisdom’s cafe has been a family affair since 1944. Wisdom’s is justly famous for its fine Mexican food and margaritas.
Continue readingMadera Canyon is a recommended side trip when you are in the I-19 corridor visiting the Missions, the Titan Missile Museum, or Tubac Village.The elevation ranges from 5,000-5,500 feet. The area is a birdwatchers paradise with over 250 species identified. This is part of the Coronado National Forest. It’s about … Continue reading
Tubac is Arizona’s oldest European community. The 1885 furnished schoolhouse, Otero Hall, and Rojas House are all on the National Register of Historic Places. The Park features a small, but fine museum, an underground display of the Presidio ruins, Arizona’s first printing press, a picnic area, school house, church, and the Juan Bautista de Anza Trailhead.
Continue readingCafe’ a la C’Art is a small, but fine country-style restaurant in the Art Museum’s courtyard. You can dine inside or be seated on the patio. Great sandwiches and salads, but of particular interest is their delectable baked goods.
Judy Michelet, her son Mark and his wife Shirley take pride in presenting artistically crafted menu items based on traditional Southwest cuisine flavors. You will enjoy!
