John asked "What do you say we mosey on down to Tombstone and see about stirring us up some grub?" How could a girl turn down that invite? A little after noon, we were off. So what did we think about Tombstone . . . . Yuck! A total tourist trap with hucksters on the sidewalks trying to direct you to different shows/businesses. I do not enjoy that type of entrapment at all. We did have a good lunch that was reasonably priced. Here are a few pictures that John took.
They cordoned off several blocks from traffic and have dirt streets between the shops.
Here are some people on a stagecoach ride. Notice the microphone on the driver as he is giving the highlights tour (just like in the olden days, I'm sure).
Another town shot. Notice the hitching posts where the horses can be tied up while you go in for a cool sasparilla.
Biggest joke of all is at the O.K. Corral. To see the main attraction of the area costs you $9 per person and you are given some "entertainment". We did not succumb.
We had enough of Tombstone and were on our way home by 2:15. I guess you can tell we weren't impressed. A total waste of time in our opinion unless you are a true Old West fan. We thought Old Sacramento was just as impressive.Once we got home, we sat outside enjoying the sun with the occasional gusts of wind. We enjoyed sitting out in the sun more than we did at Tombstone. I guess it was bound to happen.
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