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Major city · United States

Tombstone

Go for one day, not a night: walk Allen Street and the O.K. Corral in 3–4 hours, sleep in Benson, Bisbee or Sierra Vista.

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Tombstone is a former silver-mining camp of about 1,300 people whose 1880s streets are now the attraction. Allen Street, the O.K. Corral and the courthouse museum fit into one afternoon on foot. Lodging is thin and dated, so most travellers sleep 30–40 minutes away and treat Tombstone as a half-day stop on the AZ-80 loop through Benson, Bisbee and Douglas.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jun–Aug (desert heat, 38 °C (100 °F)+ afternoons)
Airport
TUS
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Tombstone, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Street or quick mealBurger or plate in an Allen Street saloon$14–24
  • Beerdraught$6–9
  • Museum or sight ticketO.K. Corral entry$15 (check)
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$120
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room (Benson or Sierra Vista), a night, per roomUS$110
  • High-end bedMotel double room (Benson or Sierra Vista), a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$110 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Gunfight at the O.K. CorralAllen Street saloonsTombstone Courthouse State Historic ParkBoothill Graveyard
Airports
TUS Tucson International (Closest airport; about 1 h 15 min by car via I-10 and AZ-80)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  5. May

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Apr (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tombstone: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

17°C (63°F)

1°C (34°F)

4 rd

Feb

19°C (66°F)

2°C (36°F)

4 rd

Mar

23°C (73°F)

5°C (41°F)

4 rd

Apr

27°C (81°F)

8°C (46°F)

2 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Jul

36°C (97°F)

20°C (68°F)

10 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

19°C (66°F)

10 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

10°C (50°F)

3 rd

Nov

21°C (70°F)

4°C (39°F)

3 rd

Dec

16°C (61°F)

1°C (34°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Park once and walk: the historic core along Allen and Fremont streets is compact. A car is needed for Boothill Graveyard (about 1.5 km north on AZ-80) and the Ed Schieffelin Monument (dirt road, northwest). No local bus service; no rideshare guarantee.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Bisbeego

Door to door: About 45 min

AZ-80 south, about 30 min by car

Historic mining town with more food and lodging; pair with Tombstone in one day.

Benson

go

Door to door: About 45 min

AZ-80 north to I-10, about 40 min by car

Amtrak stop and the practical place to sleep.

Sierra Vistago

Door to door: About 35 min

AZ-90 west, about 30 min by car

Largest hotel and service base in the region.

Willcox

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

I-10 east via Benson, about 1 h 15 min by car

Wine and apple country; better as a separate stop, not a Tombstone add-on.

Douglas

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

AZ-80 east through Bisbee, about 1 h 15 min by car

Border town; go only if you are continuing south or east.

Fairbank Historic Townsite

go

Door to door: About 30 min

AZ-82 east, about 20 min by car

Free ghost town in the San Pedro Riparian area; dawn-to-dusk, no shade.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Allen Street (in town)

A handful of historic inns and B&Bs; walk to everything, but few rooms and early closures.

Benson

30–40 min north on AZ-80; chain motels, Amtrak stop, best base for a car trip.

Bisbee

About 30 min south; more rooms, food and evening life than Tombstone.

Sierra Vista

About 30 min west; the largest choice of hotels and services in the area.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–180 excl. bed
High
$180+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room (Benson or Sierra Vista)1 × 1 night × US$110US$110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110US$220
O.K. Corral entry, per person2 × US$15 · checkUS$30
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, adult2 × US$7US$14
Bird Cage Theatre, adult2 × US$20US$40
Boothill Graveyard, adult2 × US$3US$6
Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · checkUS$60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$48
Trip total≈ US$264 per person per day, bed includedUS$528

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Burger or plate in an Allen Street saloon$14–24
Beer, draught$6–9
O.K. Corral entry$15 (check)
Courthouse museum entry, adult$7
Boothill Graveyard entry, adult$3
Gasoline, per gallon$3.50–4.50 (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Tombstone is a small, low-crime tourist town; the real risks are summer heat, monsoon storms and rattlesnakes on the river trails. Lock the car and keep valuables out of sight at trailheads.
  • Summer afternoons reach 38 °C (100 °F)+; carry water and walk before 11:00 or after 16:00.
  • Some Allen Street shops and museums close early or on weekdays outside peak season: check hours before you drive out.
  • The Ed Schieffelin Monument road turns to dirt and is rough for low-clearance cars.
  • Rattlesnakes near the San Pedro River ghost towns: stay on trails.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison control (US)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No embassies in Tombstone; consulates in Phoenix and Tucson (check).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Tucson airport → Tombstone, by car: about 1 h 15 min, 115 km (71 mi)
  • Benson → Tombstone, AZ-80: about 40 min, 40 km (25 mi)
  • Bisbee → Tombstone, AZ-80: about 30 min, 30 km (19 mi)

Say or show

  • Where is the O.K. Corral? — Where is the O.K. Corral?
  • One ticket, please — One ticket, please
  • Is it cash only? — Is it cash only?
  • Where can I park? — Where can I park?

Small town: carry cash for small shops, and expect limited hours outside peak season.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tombstone. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (desert heat, 38 °C+ afternoons) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TUS: drive times and last-mile options field-checked, with a Benson motel fallback.
  2. Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: Allen Street core, and Boothill plus the north AZ-80 edge.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and ticket prices (O.K. Corral, Bird Cage, courthouse, Boothill) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Heat and monsoon fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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