Old Tucson
A Wild West film set built in 1939 for shooting westerns. More than 300 films and TV series have been shot here, and it features gunfight shows and a frontier town streetscape.
Old Tucson was originally built as an outdoor set for the film Arizona, and many westerns starring John Wayne and other stars were later filmed here. The park recreates a 19th-century frontier town, with saloons, a bank, a church and a train station. Performances include gunfights, stunts, and song and dance. The park closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then it has reopened under Pima County and a new operator, and it currently operates mainly on a seasonal and themed basis, such as the Halloween evening event 'Nightfall' and Christmas events. Opening dates and ticket prices vary considerably, so check the official website before you go. It is located within Tucson Mountain Park, close to the Desert Museum.
Opening hours
Seasonal (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Gates Pass
- Saguaro National Park – Tucson Mountain District (West)
- Sentinel Peak (A Mountain)
- Mission Garden
- Barrio Viejo
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Fourth Avenue