By the 1950's, Bisbee had seen its heyday as a mining center. However, the 1970's saw Bisbee starting to emerge as an artist's colony. Today, Bisbee is a thriving community with art galleries, quirky little shops, B&B's and some great restaurants. It is also considered to have one of the five best rural Gay Pride celebrations in the country.
Tombstone, AZ is the sight of the infamous 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.' Originally founded as a silver and gold mining town, today the main source of Tombstone's economy is tourism and western memorabilia. Actors recreate the famous gunfight at several locations throughout the town.
By the way, the only thing Wyatt Earp shot that day was a horse. He was a notoriously bad shot.
What's left of the copper mine.
Looking down the main street in Bisbee.
More of the main street.
Looking the other way.
The mountain with the big 'B.'
A view from above the town.
Great looking store. No clue what they sell.
Same store.
An incredible amount of work went into decorating this store.
The 'International Border Fence' just outside Bisbee.
Cochise County Courthouse a beautiful art deco building in Bisbee.
Some old mine works.
The Mining Museum.
Copper Queen Hotel.
Great church steeple against a gorgeous blue sky.
Another shot of the main street.
Bisbee Post Office.
The main tourist attraction street in Tombstone.
This is where the famous gunfight supposedly took place.
Lazy man's way to see Tombstone.
Looks like he's seen better days.
Farewell to Tombstone.