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This theatre offers a truly unique and thrilling ghost-hunting experience, and I absolutely loved it! The biggest highlight by far was the woman who led the tour she was incredible. Her energy, storytelling, and deep knowledge of the local history made the entire experience feel authentic and captivating. She brought just the right mix of spookiness, humor, and historical insight, keeping everyone engaged the whole time. The atmosphere of the theatre added to the eerie charm, and the ghost-hunting equipment made it feel interactive and fun. Even if you're a skeptic, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement. Overall, it was a memorable and entertaining night, and I’d highly recommend it especially thanks to the amazing guide who truly made the experience come alive.

The Birdcage Theatre – Tombstone, Arizona If Tombstone is the heart of the Wild West, then the Birdcage Theatre is its cathedral. Think of it as the Lambeau Field of football or the Carnegie Hall of music—the place where history, legend, and atmosphere all come together. Many museums claim “nothing has been touched” over the years, but few deliver. The Birdcage does—and in spades. Walking inside feels like stepping directly into the 1880s. Hundreds of authentic items remain in place from nearly 150 years ago. The rooms, the furniture, even the air carries the weight of the stories that shaped the American West. It’s not just a museum—it’s living history. On a personal note, I experienced something here I’ve never felt elsewhere. While exploring the basement on a daytime self-guided tour, I had a haunting encounter I can’t easily explain. I’m not someone who buys into things quickly, but this one gave me chills. If you’re interested in the paranormal, this place more than delivers. Overall, this is the experience of Tombstone. Worth every bit of the entrance fee, even in the 2020s. Take your time, let the history sink in, and if you only see one thing in Tombstone, make it the Birdcage. I’ll be returning—again and again.

My husband and I are avid travelers and obsessed with paranormal investigations. This did not disappoint! I know I sound crazy to some but for those that have experienced it themselves completely understand me- I walked to one side (away from the group) and immediately felt like a 50 lb weight was on my stomach. I walked towards my husband and told him what just happened, immediately took a picture of the area where I felt the unusual feeling. I captured a ghost on camera! I captured several orbs, one entire human figure and one mist over the Black Moriah. Well worth every penny and every minute spent- it was the highlight of my trip!

This is the original building of The Bird Cage Theatre. It was built in 1881 and is now a museum, but retains a lot of the original theater details. We found the exhibits fascinating and really enjoyed the museum. There is also a nice gift shop loaded with Tombstone souvenirs.

Historic, Haunting, and Totally Worth the Visit. During our trip to Tombstone, we stopped by the Bird Cage Theatre—and it did not disappoint! Hearing the history of the building, seeing the original bar still marked with bullet holes, and viewing the old paintings and artifacts really brought the Wild West to life. The stories behind the place are fascinating, and it’s incredible how much has been preserved. If you’re in Tombstone, this is definitely a must-see spot for a deeper, more vivid look at its past.

I spent a solid three hours here taking in every detail—and if they weren’t closing for the day, I would’ve stayed longer. If you’re in Tombstone and skip the Bird Cage Theatre, you’re missing out. Period. Ignore the cheapskates whining about the $18 admission—it’s worth every cent if you have even a remote appreciation for history. This place is a time capsule, and absolutely essential if you want to understand the real Tombstone.

Bird cage was cool. The host we had was very knowledgeable. We paid the fee and walked around . Pictures and videos are allowed if they are your personal takes but pictures of artifacts cannot be shared w/o written permission from the theatre itself.

I have a great imagination, and I look/read everything at a museum. First, the 7 minute movie I was watching was ruined by the sound of a jackhammer right outside the window. Then, my museum experience was ruined yet again because the staff felt it was important to store current day goods next to or in the midde of the displays. Because of disruption and ruination of my experience, I thought the fee was a little high, but understand that money is needed to protect our history. There is a sign on the door that warned of noisy construction, but nowhere was there a sign that said, "As your thoughts take you back in time, and your daydreaming about court house shenanigans in the 1800's, never mind the 2025 polo shirts hanging out next to the judges desk." Now, imagine my eye roll.

Tombstone was awesome. The undertaker coffee place was amazing it really is Coffee to die for. I had three coffee’s in one day. They had a great book party or book launching there with Lola and nacho a kids book with all the cool stuff in tombstone! had to get a couple of those for the grandkids! I think you can buy it on Amazon too. She has lots of books on different places!the Kids books about really cool places. Terri Trejo is the authors name and The book is called the traveling adventures of nacho and Lola touring tombstone! what’s cool is that Her books show you around with the dogs,they go places that you can go and the kids love to take the book and walk around tombstone and see what the doggies did and they are doing the same thing. Super neat. It was a fun filled weekend.

Visiting Tombstone Courthouse State Park is a great experience stepping back in time to the Old West..The abandoned town lives again with a museum..reenactment and a real west feeling.☆☆☆☆☆

You can feel the history in this building in every room. I recommend sitting in the courtroom for a few moments and imagine the things that were said or yelled in that room.

Great real history of Tombstone! Informative and interesting displays.

Very nice old courthouse with lots of authentic artifacts. Worth visiting.

It's a great way to spend the day! I felt like I was taken back in time!

Beautiful town with wonderful people. Full of history and unique shops. Also, who doesn't want to see an old West gunfight? I wish I had had more time to explore. I will definitely be back!

We had a really good time at the OK Corral. The gunfight reenactment was so much better than I had expected. The museum collection was impressive. I wish we had spent a little more time there. So much to see.

So much fun! The gun fight was Awesome. Perfect for a family day. There are three shows a day retelling the gun fight at O.K. Corral. There is also a mini museum of the history of Tombstone's hayday 😉

The show was worth the price of entry ($10 pp over 5). Very comical but the history lesson behind it was very interesting as well. My children 10, 8, & 5 all stayed entertained the whole 30 min. Gun shots are loud in the "arena"

Very fun place, with a great history lesson, and the gunfight reenactment was entertaining to watch. The walk through museum outside was informative and interesting. Definitely worth the price of the ticket!

There us more history than just the gun fight at the OK coral on Oct 26, 1881. It's all great and you feel like you can almost touch it.

Nice little historical town and streets. Crystal palace serves up a good burger and blt. Courthouse is a gem

Go get a newspaper here! From the OK Corral (and likely other places) you can get a deal to pickup a newspaper memento here. You should also ask for the newest print. This was a cool quick visit to see the presses and some notes of the Clum history.

We really enjoyed this place.

Wonderful little peice of print history. Fun to see the old machines. Don't forget to pick up a newspaper!

Visited this place along with three friends on a trip to Tombstone this past spring. The docent here had negative feelings about Tombstone's chasing Dodge City money (and rightfully so), but was very knowledgeable about the history of this historic town. Really enjoyed seeing all the old printing presses and equipment that is specific to that era!

Very cool place to visit and see more of Tombstone's history. Also, if you visit the OK Corral and buy a ticket there, then you can receive a free souvenir here. The staff here are very nice and full of wonderful information.

Really cool little museum. They have all the original printing presses and ink plates. Several historic prints have been maintained in glass cases. Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. **You can receive a free reprint of the 1881 newspaper, with the original gunfight reports, if you attend the re-enactment at the O.K Corral.

Quaint little museum with great pictures and cool items. This was included in our tombstone okay corral tickets. You get a free newspaper when you visit.

Locals can stop in, smell the roses, sit in shady bistro tables, and have lunch! Our favorite quiet place with gorgeous flowers, hummingbirds, and the best museum. Next door to Mom & pops sandwich shop makes it easy to have a bite, out of the tourists way.

We went to see the largest tree rose in the world blooming. The rose is a spectacular sight even when it's not blooming, but seeing it in bloom was a treat. The museum is well stocked with historical items and the grounds are colorful and quaint. It's worth the $5 fee to learn about local history and get you off the main road and tourist traps.

The largest rose bush in the world is a MUST SEE! What an experience, especially for rose lovers!! This is my third time visiting the rose bush, and I will definitely be back. This time I stayed in a Rose Bush Museum suite - which has private 24 hour access to the courtyard where the rose bush resides. And I planned my visit to coincide with the rose bush's peak of full bloom. Incredible experience!

a little disappointed in this museum and the guy at the door didn't seem like he wanted to be there so why should I be therw

Very unique setup, visited a couple of times, and enjoyed seeing it in bloom. Would definitely recommend for any flower enthusiast. My wife absolutely loved seeing it as well as the smaller different color bushes. Entry was $5/person from memory and they accept debit card at the door. Interesting exhibits inside and the rose bush out back, could be in and out in a few minutes or spend as much time as you like.

We were lucky to visit when the rose bush was in bloom and it was amazing! Staff was friendly and punny😁(mention the fans and he will have you rolling). $5 for entrance (anyone over 14) and kids are free. The museum is small, but they have some amazing things. Texas Republic currency and a wooden bowling ball were something you don't see everyday. The rose bush is epic and so cool! Pictures don't do it justice and it really has to be seen in person, so that you can get a feel of how large the thing is.

The price is $5 to enter. It's worth a visit and lots of picture opportunities. The rose tree is magnificent, and in April, it's blooming season. The museum has lots of pieces, and it's well taken care of. There are lots of places to sit and enjoy the shade under the tree. There were even rose trees for sale. The gift shop had jewelry, soaps, and lotions. Soaps have ingredients from the tree.

We visited this restaurant over Memorial Day weekend, and it was packed with visitors—but definitely worth the wait! We had no idea this saloon was the oldest in Arizona, originally opened in 1879, which made the experience even more special. The food was amazing—especially the all-you-can-eat ribs, which were tender and full of flavor. We also tried the chicken sandwich and burgers, and both were cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was lively and authentic, with live music playing in the background, adding a great touch to the Old West vibe. If you’re in Tombstone, this historic saloon is a must-visit—for both the history and the food!

I had a great experience with the food at Crystal Palace, their steak was really good. However, the service at the bar fell short for me. The bartender wasn't very friendly and kinda seemed to ignore me. If they could work on the bartender's attitude, it would really elevate the whole experience.

Love the building and history in there. Service was meh. The food was pretty good overall, except for the old tasting corn and pouch mashed potatoes.

Great atmosphere. Waitress was great and took time with her tables even tho it was very busy. The food was cooked and made the way we asked. The vibe is historic but for some reason we didn’t feel like it. They’ve done a great job with this location. We would for sure be back.

The waitresses were so adorable and dressed in clothing from the time! Wide selection of alcohol and the food was quick and delicious.

Had a great experience. Good service, great food, and wonderful atmosphere. Great pictures of old tombstone near the bar. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life. A video is on the way under Travel playlist.

Real authentic, cold beer, hot food, and service was fantastic. The place feels like you stepped back in time.

We had such a fun time here! Late lunch on a Wednesday, we enjoyed live music (he was really good!), engaging chit-chat with a cowboy who dressed us up for pictures at the piano and behind the bar, and great service by Melanie! The food was OK, I think I picked the wrong thing, husband loved his brisket plate. The fried zucchini was thickly breaded and served with ranch. I got the sample platter as my meal but didn't care for the chips, salsa, or onion rings. The buffalo bites were good. That aside, the experience was well worth it as we had a blast!

Big Nose Kate’s Saloon – Tombstone, AZ Imagine taking an authentic 1880s saloon and mashing it together with a modern-day dive bar—then adding loud music, lots of energy, and PG-rated fun. That’s Big Nose Kate’s. This place is lively, with good food, cold beer, and live music that keeps the atmosphere buzzing. The staff play their part too, with plenty of personality, bustled outfits, and big smiles that make the whole experience feel like a party. For me personally, the volume and high-energy vibe were a little more than I prefer, as I enjoy a quieter, more toned-down setting. But for those who love lively crowds, music, and a spirited saloon feel, this spot might be perfection. As long as you know what you’re walking into, Big Nose Kate’s delivers exactly what it promises—a five-star, high-energy adult funhouse.

Had such a great exsperiance here. Took a brother of mine to the spot for a snack and beverage and was greeted and entertained the entire time. Our waitress (pictured) was amazing and fully attentive and had great menu recommendations. Will definitely stop in again. **side note, I forgot an item on the table she may have grabbed after we left, if someone could message me here I would greatly appreciate it.

Great live music, great atmosphere! The employees were very nice and treated us well. The food was okay, I did like the seasoned fries and fried squash. Will gladly stop by BNKs when passing thru Tombstone.

Hands down one of the BEST stops in Tombstone! The vibe hits you the second you walk in—like stepping straight into history but with way better drinks. 🍹 The food was fantastic (comfort food done right), the bar and wait staff never missed a beat, and the owner? Absolute legend. 🙌 A true host who makes you feel like you’ve been part of the family forever. The ambiance is next-level—fun, lively, and 100% Tombstone charm. If you’re in town and skip Big Nose Kate’s, you’re doing it wrong...DONT FORGET THE PICTURES (and check out the ones on the walls too!)

Drinks were great! Service was great! Location was great! Food was good (not bad by any means) just nothing remarkable :) Will definitely return

Big Nose Kate’s Saloon is probably something like it was around 1900. The atmosphere is lively and fun with the employees dressed in period clothing. The furnishings are all vintage and they have a tiny museum in the back. Our server was excellent and really made our experience fun.

Awesome trolley tour around Tombstone, AZ! We had a blast! Great Sunday activity with the family or friends. Lots of things to do here. Definitely a Western city feeling!

Trolley ride was very informative & Adele did an excellent job!

We enjoyed the trolley ride. The guide on Sunday 3/16 for the 3:15 ride was excellent. He was very funny and made the ride especially entertaining. It's definitely worth it to be able to get off your feet and take a quick overview of Tombstone.

We enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was very inquisitive, witty and.quite knowledgeable about tombstone's history. It took about 30 minutes of going around tombstone. The trolley would stop at several interesting locations in the city. This is worth trying. If you're going to purchase ticket for this tour, purchase the combo ticket so you can also watch a mearby gunfight right after the tour and save some bucks.

Zero Stars. Bought tickets for the 11:00AM Tour in advance online so they knew we were coming. Came to collect the tickets from the counter and asked if there was enough time for us to use the restroom, tour guide said yes. Came back and bus was full with no seats left. Tried to get the tour guides attention but he flat out acted like we weren’t there; as if he didn’t just hand us the tickets few minutes ago. Had to get refunded from a different person working the same counter. Horrible experience. Do better.

I’m so glad we took this 30 minute tour before leaving town, it gave us a chance to get some history about the town instead of just walking around it like we were in some Disney style theme park. Our tour guide Chuck was awesome!! We got half price tickets because we bought them with the Old Tombstone Gun Fight Show, but I think you can skip that and just do the tour...or maybe see the Gunfight at the OK Corral instead.

Very informative and the presenter has an authentic perspective of the town. Get the combo special, well worth it

Free to walk-in and take photos (i.e converted train head, jail, etc) . Gun show is $10/adult - show is a bit cheesy and slow - interesting for kids but don't expect exciting gun fights. 45 mins long. Also have paid mini golf.

What a great little gem! If visiting Tombstone, I highly recommend taking. A walk a block off of the main drag to visit this museum. Very inexpensive and full of neat memorabilia. The gentleman who was working is full of knowledge! My son and I visited in June and when I came back with my boyfriend and daughter we visited again and to my delight the same gentleman was working. Such a fun place to visit! Highly recommend!!

Great museum filled with lots of fun old west history. Highly recommend it!

We were super excited to see this, and called to confirm they would be open the day we planned to visit. Traveled thousands of miles to arrive within their open hours--only to find them closed. Guy was sitting behind the closed gate without a care in the world being rude to people asking if he was just out for lunch. If you're going to lure people in from out of state you should stay true to your word and be open.

My brother in law, niece and nephew went here on a family trip. They paid the admission fee. When my sister and I went to meet them after they were done, the owner and man at the desk starting calling me and my sister cheapskates for not going in with them, called us liars for not being interested, and proceeded to follow us outside and making inappropriate comments. He said he owned the place. My family said it was an interesting place, but beware of the hostility/volatility of the owner and his angry, aggressive demeanor.

This place is awesome. A true Wild West enthusiast's dream come true. There is so much to peruse, read about, and take in. The owner is great! I was completely impressed by his hospitality and amazed by all the paraphernalia, guns, photos, and other accessories that had been collected over the years. We probably spent a good hour in here, reading about his collection and gawking at everything that had been collected. From Luke Short to Bill Doolin, this hall of fame had everyone I could check off a gunfighter's list. They even claim to have Jesse James' trigger finger! At the end of the day, we even got to hold the Colt Buntline used by Kurt Russell in the 1994 movie Tombstone when he played Wyatt Earp. For those few reviewers complaining about the 8 dollar fee per person, it's probably in your best interest to stop travelling. Nothing is free and people have to make a living!

A must see for any western fan , the owner was a nice guy with a wealth of knowledge about the gun fighters , he took his time too come over and explain some of the items , for only 8$ and over 50 cases of memorabilia you can't go wrong

Wonderful place for the Cochise County Westerners Corral.

After visiting Tombstone every year for the past 10 years, we finally had a chance to visit this place. It was amazing inside. Incredible architecture for a building that old. It is usually closed to the public except for special events and we were fortunate enough to go to the Christmas ball. Check this one off of my bucket list.

The largest standing adobe structure in Arizona and possibly the entire country. Named after Tombstone founder and miner Ed Schiefflin. It is home to the Tombstone Repertory Company and so far I've seen 3 plays here which have gotten better each time. Looking forward to seeing "The Wizard of Tombstone" next! A truly historical building...that by the way is supposedly haunted if you're into that sort of thing. ;)

I have spent about three weeks in the past four years in this wonderful building teaching local officers crime investigation methods. The history of the building and its continued use on a daily basis is an important part of Tombstones history. While you are in this building it is easy to become part of Tombstones folklore. Go buy a cowboy hat!

Pretty and clean house on the main road of Tombstone. It’s interesting to see that they rerouted cables in front of the building. I went inside the building and there was a rehearsal of a play in the hall. Great place to see!

Schieffelin Hall is a must see in tombstone it's an original building the Freemasons still meet in that building today. They also use it for what it was originally built for which is Ballroom dancing and plays. WOW

History came alive when I saw a tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers, etc. from the early days of our country to more recent times. Several of them won the MOH!!

Interesting concept of retelling a very famous story of the origins of Tombstone. Very impressive diorama, which is in a theatre and almost immersive. The story is a good 15-20 minutes long with comfortable seating. I would recommend it for children 10 and up, as it is pretty detailed. But a good concept for learning about the history of the place. Tickets must be bought

Family fun, lots to see, lots to do, and lots of history! Great place to "people watch!" Took a lot of photos, traveled with large family.

Excellent history and gun show a must in tombstone

This was an interesting presentation on the history of Tombstone, but it seriously needs an update. It was completely white-centric. The Apache were mentioned briefly as "marauders", while the white settlers were "brave". Then the Indigenous people completely disappeared from the narrative, save for Geronimo's surrender. When we know better, we can do better. It's time for the Historama to do better!

Fun but mostly shopping and walking.

The Historama is included when you buy tickets to the Ok Corral show along with tickets to the Epitaph. It's nice to do that after watching the show so you can sit inside and cool off for a while. The historama is super old and spins in 4 different sections showing the progression of the town. It's actually pretty comical when some of the figures move. There's a screen that comes down and Vincent Price narrates in-between the figures moving. The only downside was the lady forgot to turn the projector on so someone had to go out and inform her of it. It was so distracting with doors opening,closing, and a lot of chatter. She should've restarted the show since we hadn't gotten very far in the program.

You know, I didn't do this the first three times we went to town but we finally did, and I had fun. It was a nice cool place to sit and relax and learn a bit of history about the town. The Historama is actually pretty cool. I would take someone there again.

Very friendly and historic!

Beautiful historic church

This church is full of history. Get a tour of the inside if you can, It is beautiful!

Nice small church. Friendly folks and most welcoming.

Outside pristine. I didn't see the inside.

Nice building in old Tombstone

What a beautiful place.

We stopped by the Oriental Saloon in Tombstone and brought our 3-year-old nephew to see the shootout show. He was so excited and really enjoyed the experience! The actors were fantastic and brought great energy to the performance. He especially loved getting to talk to “Doc Holliday” afterward and even got to throw out a few Tombstone quotes—it made his day! One tip for families with younger kids: the blanks they fire during the show are pretty loud. We hadn’t thought about that in advance, so I’d recommend sitting closer to the door or bringing some earplugs if your little one is sensitive to loud sounds. Overall, it was a great time, full of laughs, action, and fun for all ages. Highly recommend stopping in if you’re visiting Tombstone!

Surreal it is so Iconic and it is still the original structure. It's a must see if you like wild West history

Cool historic place to grab a drink and see a gun fight. The actors work on tips so bring some cash to help support them

Was in bisbee for a funeral. Went to Tombstone specifically the oriental to meet up with family. It was karaoke night. Everyone had a great time.

We only had drinks there so that is why I didn’t do a review on the food. The show was great!! I definitely recommend seeing it!!

Took a single photo early in the morning. It wasn't open. No one was there but one man in the kitchen and a lady getting the bar ready. Caught a ghost woman upstairs in a photo sitting down.

This is a historical saloon worth visiting while you are in town. They have a theatrical presentation inside the bar, which is an alternative to others around the area. The bar itself is beautiful, and I recommend having a drink just because of the experience.

Veronica was my first point of contact for riding! She called me back after the work day was done. She was able to make sure my whole family was able to ride. We were able to arrange for a ride time that worked for everyone! I was able to ride a giant mule named Maggie! She was cool! We thoroughly enjoyed our ride with Mary as our guide! We will be back again! It was worth the drive and really made our trip to Tombstone more memorable!

Completely horrendous result to our friends' wedding week because of these guys. Our friends made reservations for our group to take the two hour sunset ride the day after they got married here in Tombstone. While we're trying to find the place, we call the number on here to get guidance on where the office is only to find out this location is shut down and our friend was never told that nor told anything about them having a location in San Diego. No where on the website nor Google listing does it specify that they're shut down or have a San Diego location. Completely ruined our last day here in town and their wedding trip. There is no other place with available rides this last minute.

Veronica was the sweetest and very passionate about horses. This was my first time horseback riding and I've wanted to do it for a long time. She was amazing to talk to during the ride too! My fiance actually called after I made the appointment and they made a plan on how to set up the proposal, they even moved the other riders to another guide so it's just us two since I have public anxiety and definitely wouldnt be happy about being proposed infront of a group. It was perfect, Veronica also took photos and videos of the proposal without me even noticing! Thank you so much. The sights were also gorgeous 😭 this is definitely a good pick for horseback riding!!

My friend and I went on the sunset tour and we had a fantastic time; I think this was our favorite part of Tombstone. Our guide Veronica was knowledgeable and very friendly, and our horses were so sweet and full of personality! If you’re interested in seeing some of the sights of Tombstone that are off the beaten path, and/or if you enjoy horses, I would highly recommend this tour.

Took my sister to Tombstone for her birthday. We finished up our day in Tombstone by horseback riding. We chose Tombstone Adventures on Horeseback / Ponyland Trail Rides. It was amazing. It is easy to get to leaving Tombstone historic area. When you get on the dirt drive on Louis, stay to the left. Go all the way down to the main house that says "Lucky Hills". Follow the road to the left and go behind the house and cabins. There you will find the corrals. The horses are beautiful! There are even some juvenile horses there. I got a lovely horse called Pokey. The horses are so gentle and low key. The ride is a lazy stroll thru a wash and some near back country. There are brambles and low hanging trees that will jump out and "get 'cha" ajajaja. Definitely need to wear jeans and have a non-snag jacket of some sort. I wore a gator as I have allergies. It came in handy as it got windy and dust, dirt, sand, pollen, dry tree/bush shavings were flying. We did the 1.5 hour trip and it was wonderful. I totally recommend horseback riding at Tombstone Adventures on Horseback. You will have a good relaxing time.

What an amazing trail ride! We opted for the two hour ride that included amazing desert scenery to include some landmark structures and pretoglyphs. Horses were matched to riders in advance by our delightful and engaging trail guide, Veronica. Highly, highly recommend and hope to return. Well worth the investment.

Great, riding experience. Trails were not too hard or too boring. Went past some historic places, which were really interesting. I would definitely do it again!