| Tombstone |
| Written by HeadTripperFred | |
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Page 3 of 4  Performance is a big thing in Tombstone providing the town’s very theatrical flavor. There are several gunfight reenactments besides the one at the OK Corral. I attended the comedy shoot-out at HellDoradoTown right off Allen Street.It was very tongue-in-cheek and funny! You will notice while walking around and watching these re-creations of gunfights that the sun can be quite bright. So a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are definitely three important things to remember!  The BirdCage Theatre is a must see. It has been preserved as it was in the 1880s. In fact it was closed and sealed up with its history inside for almost 50 years. It re-opened in 1934 as an historical landmark. The man who worked in the lobby looked like he was from 1880 as he reminisced about the building’s history. The Bird Cage was a theatre, gambling hall, saloon, and place of ill repute. The original bar of the saloon with mirrors behind it is still there-- bullet holes and all. For a fee, you can tour the whole building! It is truly an historical treasure to Wild West fans.  I relaxed in one of the town’s legendary saloons. They are family oriented and both adults and kids can enjoy the experience. Of course there is ample opportunity to buy souvenirs. What used to be the general stores for the townfolk of 1886 are now curio shops for the tourists of 2006. Items emblazoned with “Tombstone, The Town Too Tough To Die!” line the shelves. The town is definitely set up for the tourists and is filled with photo-ops. The buildings that line the historical section of town are just like the great old Legends of the Wild West---some are authentic, some re-created, and some are a combination of the two. It’s an interesting town, as it also seems like Tombstone is trying to strike a balance between preservation and commercialism. |