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The Old West

Not only did some of the Wild West's most famous events happen right here, but countless preserved towns, cities, and sites continue to tell the Old West story.

The Old West

Before statehood, the Arizona Territory was home to some of the most feared outlaws and respected lawmen who walked the streets—from Bisbee's Brewery Gulch to Prescott's Whiskey Row. During its heyday as a tough mining town, the New York Times called Tombstone's Birdcage Theater, "the wildest, roughest, wickedest honky-tonk between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast," while the New York Sun once labeled Jerome, another mining town, the "wickedest town in the West."

Wicked or not, these towns still have character and charm that’s a must for experiencing first-hand.

Across the state, the Old West lives on in Arizona. Wherever you go, you'll find an Old West that's still very much alive, with countless historic hotels, quaint shops, and more. You'll also discover plenty of attractions—including tours and reenactments—to keep the whole family engaged.

Start your trip in Southern Arizona, home to Tombstone, Bisbee, and Douglas.

Imagine the sound of spurs clicking as you walk the same streets where Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp once walked. You'll also want to make time for Wickenburg, in Central Arizona, as well as Jerome and Prescott—two towns connected by 30 miles of hair-raising bends and turns along Highway 89A—in the central area of Arizona known as the Verde Valley.

Heritage & Culture

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Not Your Grandpa’s Rodeo

Heritage & Culture

Not Your Grandpa’s Rodeo

10 rodeos that shaped Arizona history and culture

Nostalgic Arizona: Step Back in Time at these Historic Gems

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Nostalgic Arizona: Step Back in Time at these Historic Gems

Travel back in time for nostalgic visits to a family-owned candy company, an Old West town, a fully-restored 1800s Victorian house and more.

Historic Hotels of Arizona

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Historic Hotels of Arizona

From the heart of city centers to remote outposts, Arizona’s historic hotels mix colorful origin stories with creature comforts.

A Sampling of Arizona's Dude Ranches

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A Sampling of Arizona's Dude Ranches

See Arizona's Western landscape as it was meant to be seen—from atop a horse. Leave your plugged-in life behind for the quiet of Arizona's...

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Fort Lowell Museum

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Fort Lowell Museum

Fort Lowell was a United States Army post active from 1873 to 1891. The Fort Lowell Museum interprets the purpose and history of the fort...

Further West Productions

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Further West Productions

Raven Productions is a multi-media production company that focuses on producing content to grow and embed roots of culture and diversity...

Ghost City Tours

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Ghost City Tours

It isn't much of a secret that Tombstone is one of the most haunted towns of the Old West. After all, many people who visit Tombstone do so...

Gold King Mine and Ghost Town

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Gold King Mine and Ghost Town

The Gold King Mine and Ghost Town is a time capsule, of sorts -- home to many of the original buildings and equipment from the town's...

Goldfield Ghost Town

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Goldfield Ghost Town

Come and visit Goldfield Ghost Town today! Walk down Main Street, explore the many shops and historic buildings. Tour the historic Mammoth...

John Slaughter Ranch

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John Slaughter Ranch

A National Historic Landmark, the Slaughter Ranch Museum was once the San Bernardino Ranch, belonging to John H. Slaughter, Cochise County...

Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

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Kay El Bar Guest Ranch

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Kay El Bar is an authentic, intimate Western dude ranch just over an hour northwest of...

Laark Productions

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Laark Productions

Laark Productions is the combined artistic and business concept of Lane and Karla Burkitt. With multiple performance, artistic and...

Love Works Ajo Desert Festival

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Love Works Ajo Desert Festival

Bring your chair, your instrument, and your appetite because Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is providing the telescopes while The...

M Diamond Ranch

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M Diamond Ranch

Enjoy a private ranch getaway at our guest house on a 100-year old working cattle ranch near Sedona. Room for 2-10 guests reserved...

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