Known as the "Town to Tough to Die",
Tombstone was home to the true men and women of the West.
While in Tombstone, guests have a chance to visit both sides of this "colorful" town. The original gathering spots for outlaws and gunmen who strolled into town were Big Nose Kate's Saloon and the Bird Cage Theatre. The Bird Cage Theatre, which had the reputation as "the wickedest night spot between Basin Street and the Barbary Coast", was a saloon, gambling parlor, and theatre show that provided entertainment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for 8 years to anyone brave enough to enter.
As we return to Phoenix, we visit the Mission San Xavier del Bac, (also known as the White Dove of The Desert) one of the Southwest's best preserved. Founded in 1692, the San Xavier Mission is still in operation and allows guests to marvel at the ornate craftsmanship showcasing both Spanish and Native influences. Original frescoes and statuary are still on display within the mission for guests to admire as well.