It's so sad that Old Tucson isn't as popular as it once was. I'm not sure why more people don't visit here. I do think that the admission is over-priced for what they currently offer, but it is a nice place to spend the day and take out of town guests. There is history here.
Old Tucson Studios, Tucson
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Old Tucson Studios
201 South Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85735
520 883 0100
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Ranked #25 of 162 attractions in Tucson
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Specialty Museums, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Horseback riding, Group tours/walking tour
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Where the Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive! Have you visited Old Tucson lately? In addition to the old movie sets and memorabilia of its rich...
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Where the Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive! Have you visited Old Tucson lately? In addition to the old movie sets and memorabilia of its rich Western film history, Old Tucson is now the premier attraction in the Southwest to experience what life in the Old West was really like. Heritage Square contains 12 new movie quality sets and 3 new streets in the “town square.” The design of the new building sets was led by Gene Rudolf a credited Art Director for many movies including Young Guns II, The Great Gatsby, The Right Stuff, and many more. Recent additions are the Native American Village and Living History Program. Just a stroll down the street is an adventure as you learn about the perils of cross-country travel via stagecoach, schools on the frontier, the demands of life as a sheriff in a Wild West town, and other topics discussed throughout the town. Old Tucson Living History programs are designed to be entertaining yet educational. Our goal is to create the atmosphere of a western town circa 1865–1900 that lets guests step back in time. Old Tucson has adopted a new logo to represent its expanded focus on Old West history, heritage, and culture in addition to its storied film history and world-famous entertainment. This broadening of scope is represented by the iconic wagon wheel, symbolic of the great westward movement of settlers to the southwest in the 1800s by wagon train. The seven spokes of the wheel represent the strong cultural and historic groups that made significant contributions to Tucson’s rich heritage: Native Americans, Spanish Colonials, Mexicans, Western Cowboys, Ranchers, Chinese, and African-Americans. The seven spokes join at the wheel’s hub (the location of the Old Tucson name), representing the synergistic joining of culturals and heritages at Old Tucson for a living western experience found nowhere else in southern Arizona. Moving us toward the future, the wagon wheel reminds us to honor and celebrate our history, heritage, and diverse cultures. Old Tucson spring special events include Wild West Days and the Cowboy Music Festival (presented in conjuction with the Western Music Association, AZ Chapter. Operating Hours and AZ Resident Discount. Old Tucson invites you to see for yourself the New Old Tucson – Where the Spirit of the Old West Comes Alive! Old Tucson is open daily thru April. For a limited time, Old Tucson is offering Arizona residents one free admission with the purchase of a regular priced adult ticket. This buy-one, get-one-free offer requires a valid Arizona ID. One discount per id; cannot not be combined with any other discounts.
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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Tucson, Arizona
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My grandkids love this place. We always go. It is a good time for family and visitors. So much history about the movies.
See 47 more reviews by SandyK06 for Tucson
Arizona
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Went there on a whim as it was close by the Desert Museum. So glad I did. If you enjoy shooting photographs this is heaven. Then whole place was designed for filming Westerns. You can get great shots of old western vignettes. When they have the shows the streets are empty. No tourists spoiling your shots. Trains, wanted posters, the...
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Tucson, Arizona
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The gunfight's were interactive and the history was even better. Old Tucson brings out the swagger in your step for sure. Great family time together and the staff and actors are the best. Thank you we will certainly come back!
Warners, New York
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It was dusty, dry, dirty. What more could you ask for. You walk through this place and memories of shows and movies that you saw come to life before your eyes.
See 11 more reviews by Dean O for Tucson
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We enjoyed the tour around the town . I got my first stage couch ride ! Lots information. to take in . The girls in the motel show were fabulous .
Hawaii
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Old west fun at this theme park like attraction. You can pan for gold, watch a gunfight, listen to western movie theme songs, have a glass of prickly pear lemonade, ride a stage coach, ride a horse, a train and a carousel and listen to some town history as to,d by the sheriff. Don't forget the to take the mine...
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Rockport, Texas
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We were in luck. Not only did we get to see Old Tucson Studios but there was an outstanding art festival as well. As movie/old tv buffs we thoroughly enjoyed the sets and musuem. It really gave you a feeling of being in the wild west. Plus you could ride the train, old car, stagecoach and participate in the medicine...
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Richfield, Pa.
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This is a must see for anyone who grew up loving the old western TV shows and movies of that era, (40's, 50's and 60's) What a pleasure to see some familiar buildings and scenery from those old shows! Then to just think of the people who worked those dusty streets and old buildings creating the TV shows and western...
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Milwaukie, Oregon
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Be sure to catch the stunt action show, done only once a day, but worth the price of admission on it's own. Great action and humor, and makes other shootouts pale. Can Can show was good, Was somewhat dead since we visited on a Thursday in late April.
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