Old Tucson Studios

Frommer's Review

Despite the name, this is not the historical location of the old city of Tucson -- it's a Western town originally built as the set for the 1939 movie Arizona. In the years since, Old Tucson has been used during the filming of John Wayne's Rio Lobo, Rio Bravo, and El Dorado; Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales; Kirk Douglas's Gunfight at the O.K. Corral; Paul Newman's The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean; and, more recently, Tombstone and Geronimo.

Today, however, Old Tucson is far more than just a movie set. In addition to serving as a site for film, TV, and advertising productions (call ahead to find out if any filming is scheduled), it has become a Wild West theme park with diverse family-oriented activities and entertainment. Throughout the day, there are staged shootouts in the streets, stunt demonstrations, a cancan musical revue, and other performances. Train and kiddie rides, restaurants, and gift shops round out the experience.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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