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You must have a car to get to Tombstone which is located in southeastern Arizona, 49 miles (79 km) northwest of Mexican border at Douglas and 24 miles (39 km) south of I-10 (exit 303 at Benson). I drove Route 82 from Nogales via Patagonia and took Route 80 (Benson - Douglas) South to Tombstone and then I drove it futher down to Bisbee and Douglas.
At that sunny Thursday afternoon the traffic was light, so driving was comfortable and fast. Cruise control was very useful for me. Although you may easily and safely drive faster on almost empty highway, my recommendation is to follow local drivers and not to exceed the speed limit given on a sign by more than 5 miles per hour. State police and speed control by aircraft may give you inconveniences.
Enlarge my maps (picture 2-4) to see my itinerary through the Southwest and southeastern Arizona. Legend:
8 - Tucson
9 - Tubac
10 - Nogales
11 - Patagonia
12 - Tombstone
13 - Bisbee
14 - Douglas
15 - state line Arizona-New Mexico
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The only real logical way to get to Tombstone or any of the nearby sites is by car. Public transportation is nearly non-existant. So either rent a car or look for a local tour operator in Tucson who offers tours to Tombstone and its vicinity. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Between 1881 and 1889 The Bird Cage was the most famous honky-tonk in America. The New York Times call it the wildest, wickedest, night spot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast. In nine years this lusty den of iniquity never closed it's doors, 24 hours a day. Before it's operation ended in 1889, it would be the sight of 16 gunfights, of which 140 bullet holes in the walls and ceiling are mute evidence.
The Bird Cage was named for the 14 bird cage crib compartments that are self-suspended from the ceiling overhanging the gambling casino and dance hall. It was in these compartments that the "ladies of the night" plied their trade.
When disaster struck Tombstone by the flooding of the mines, the Bird Cage was closed and boarded up with all its fixtures and furnishings intact. For almost 50 years it stood closed - untouched - until 1934 when it became a Historic Landmark of the American West, and reopened as a museum. Today it is the most authentic historic building remaining in Tombstone, showing things the way they were when the West was wild.
When you tour the Bird Cage you will see the poker table where the longest poker game in western history occurred. It was a house game and players had to buy a $1.000 minimum in chips for a seat at the table. The game ran continually for 8 years, 5 months and 3 days. When you look into the French mirror of the Backbar, you see the famous bar painting of Fatima, who has been hanging in the same location since 1882. She stands 9 feet tall and carries the scars of 6 bullet holes. And there's much more to see at the Bird Cage. The place is dark, dusty - not a reproduction, but the real thing. Its a fascinating place with many stories to tell. We considered it a "must in our visit to Tombstone."
Open Daily
Adult Admission: $6.00 Leave a Comment Address: 6th & Allen Streets, Tombstone, AZ 85638Phone: 1-520-457-3421Directions: On the main street of downtown Tombstone.Website: www.tombstoneaz.net Other Contact: oldbirdcage@juno.com
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