Okay, first and foremost, I am a sucker for tourist traps. I love the little roadside attractions…read morewhile you're driving. Do I want to see the two-headed calf? Absolutely I do! Do I want to see the three-headed rattlesnake, of course! Why did it take me so long to stop and see the thing? I don't know. But today memorial Day I decided it was time. Got to say right off the bat. This place does an amazing job of marketing, I was seeing signs for this ever since I left El Paso. Now this is not the first time I've seen it. I have driven past this place on multiple occasions and even stopped for gas here, but I did not venture in to see the thing. Why? Maybe it wasn't my time? Maybe the aliens did not guide me to this until that. Whatever the case, I'm glad I did because I can now check this off my bucket list. For starters, this is one of the cheapest side shows I think I've ever seen. With my senior discount. It came out to under $5 for entrance. I'm not going to do too many spoilers because you really have to walk through it yourself. The bottom line is that this guy grabs a hold of all the conspiracy theories possible and melds them into one place. The big questions are what if dinosaurs were actually ruled by aliens? What if aliens have been here all along? Guiding history? What if an alien drove Winston Churchill in a Rolls-Royce? These are valid questions that one should consider while walking through the tour of the thing exhibit. Now, with any good Taurus trap you have to have a solid gift shop, and the thing delivers. There are shot glasses, hats, t-shirts, stickers, refrigerator, magnets, and anything else you could think of to emblazon with the thing logo. Did I buy a t-shirt? Yes, I did. Did I buy a couple of refrigerator magnets? Yes I did. The bottom line if you are traveling and you need to take a break and stop to check things out. This is the place for you, whether you believe in aliens or not, or believe that Winston Churchill was driven around by an alien, you need to stop by and check this place out. I would give it 10 stars but Yelp only allows for five.

What a super fun stop. We did not want to see "the Thing" but enjoyed the little shop…read more Also, the bathrooms were very clean and the gasoline was cheap. Viva.

This review is for the gift shop! We came to the shop on the way out of town as we'd found they…read moresold a local book one of our group wanted. The gentleman up front was very nice as was the woman in the shop. We snagged the last copy -- which was also signed! - then proceeded to pick up some souvenirs. They have a really nice selection of local books, art, crystals, and items like miners tags. I got a really cute little tree made of copper wire and green stones, and a mixed silver and copper ring. Recommend stopping by even if you don't have time for the museum. Its a nice little shop and as a Smithsonian affiliate, there's no tax!

Steve was our tour guide and he was awesome! He spent his whole career working in the mines, so the…read morestories and details he shared really brought everything to life. Honestly, this was the best mine tour we've done in Arizona. You check in about 30 minutes before the tour. There's a little shop to browse, a spot to sit, and a short movie in the back that gives you a great background on the mine and how copper is made. The tour itself is about an hour, all underground. You ride in on a little train that you sit on kind of like a bike, and the temperature stays a cool mid-60s the whole time. They give you a hard hat, light, safety vest, and even a number tag - just like real miners use - so they know nobody gets left behind. Along the way, the train stops a few times so you can get off, check out artifacts, and walk into different areas while Steve tells more stories. When you come back up to the surface, have your sunglasses ready - the sunlight feels unbelievably bright after being underground. It was the highlight of our full day in Bisbee and something you do NOT want to miss.

This is a fairly new museum recently assembled in the Annex Building across the street from The…read moreBuffalo Soldier Museum. For over 50 years Fort Huachuca has been the home to the world's largest unmanned aircraft systems training facility, as well, it has been a critical national asset in support of the Army's Unmanned Aerial Systems because of its restricted airspace and abundant training resources. They train Soldiers and Marines to fly and maintain a variety of UAVs. The museum has a number of small unmanned drones on display, that were tested at the Fort, as well as some of the cameras and GPS systems that were tested and used years ago in training. There is also a model of the UAS control simulator that was used for training pilots. The Fort is the primary training facility for all UAS Soldiers. If you have the time there is a small theatre down in front, with handicap access, where you will find chairs and a table to sit and watch video or read some of the books that are available there. This is a must see museum while visiting the Fort. It is located just across the parking lot from the Buffalo Soldiers Museum and an easy short walk. There is no charge to visit.

A MUST SEE MUSEUM-WHERE SOME OF TODAY'S WAR HEADLINES BEGIN…read moreThis museum is housed in the former "old post" movie theater where I saw lots of movies from 1950-1954 while the post was closed! My father was a civilian guard as part of the maintenance folk that lived on the fort. When it reopened he worked in procurement and was a contracting officer for the "bis red" drone. It was being long-distance tested between Fort Huachuca and USAYPG (us army Yuma Proving Ground!) The unmanned aerial vehicle has come a long way even into child play!! The museum has examples of the evolution of the UAV!

Worth a visit just to see the movie posters on the wall - they are historic…read more I know nothing about Rex Allen before my visit, I was more of a Roy Rogers guy, but I was really impressed with what he did during his career including the voiceover work he did for Disney. Wow. The docent was pleasant and helpful considering it was her 2nd week on the job. She even took our picture in front of the wonderful mural at the entrance to the exhibits. Do allow at least an hour to walk through, there is a lot to see here. I really liked the display of his costumes he wore. Definitely worth a stop.

My wife and I loved the museum. All the exhibits were great and took me back to the era when I was…read morea child. My dad has always been a big cowboy movie fan. So the experience made me feel closer to my dear old dad whom I miss. Maybe more than that or better than that was Sue, the docent. She was both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had a great time visiting with her and sharing. If you are a western music fan or old movie fan this is a very cool small museum. If you are near Willcox you should check it out.

AZ 01-2024 Bisbee Arizona Copper Mines these are called the Lavendar Pits. Located in Bisbee, when…read moreI first saw thought it was another grand canyon but this was man created and very sad to see. Some people see beauty but I see destruction. To me it was all very sad!

The Lavender Pit is a former open pit copper mine that ran from 1950 to 1974. During that time, 86…read moremillion tons of ore was excavated (600,000 tons of it was copper). Turquoise was also found in this pit and is sold in Bisbee. The pit is 900 feet deep and has a toxic reddish blue water pool at the bottom. The Lavender Pit was named in honor of the general manager of Phelps Dodge Corporation Harrison M. Lavender (1890-1952). Phelps Dodge Corporation are the ones that opened the Lavender Pit in the 50's. You can view the Lavender Pit at a scenic stop on highway 80. It is a quick stop and there is plenty of places to park. There is information about the pit and a WW2 memorial at the scenic stop. For photos, there are a few large holes in the chain link fence that you can take pictures with your camera. It's worth a short visit to see the depths of the Lavender Pit and the colors that make up its steep walls.

A tourist trap. Partial identification of desert plants…read morealong the walkway to enter and pay for the museum. Lots of history in the Native American Museum. A lot I of unique artifacts and stories.Worth going through. However The desert museum is a collection of snakes and turtle shells. Very disappointing with how much the desert has to offer. Large store and souvenirs. Clean restrooms.

Such a cool place to visit! They have an amazing reptile display that is part zoo & part art…read moreexhibit...so nicely done! The garden is so nice even in the summer. The Gift shop is really amazing & we appreciated the selection & quality of their merchandise. No touristy crap, but really nice stuff we didn't realize we needed. It's definitely worth the stop!

Wonderfully restored house with lots of historical artifacts. Our docent shared a lot of detail on…read morethe history of the family and house.

If you want to visit the museums you first have to go through a security check. You must enter the…read moreVan Deman Gate (East Gate), park your vehicle in a lot to the right, then go into the Visitor Control Center (VCC). You take a number and an information sheet to fill out. You need your drivers license and know your SS number. You will then be called by number to go to a window to be interviewed by Security. Once they verify your identity, they will photograph you and issue a security pass(good for 30 days) that will give you access to the base and the Museum Buildings. This Buffalo Soldier Museum is dedicated to the history of the U.S. Army in the American Southwest. Of particular importance, it tells the story of the Army's 10th Cavalry Regiment, the fighting unit more famously known as the Buffalo Soldiers, the all-Black regiment established immediately after the Civil War. After the Civil War, the U.S. Army formed regiments of Negro men, most of whom were former slaves, and many of whom had served in the United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). The cavalry units were the 9th and 10th Cavalry, and the infantry were the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st which several years later were consolidated into the 24th and 25th infantry units. Black infantry troops often fought side-by-side with the black cavalry. These African-American soldiers were called "buffalo soldiers" by the Plains Indians. No one today is quite certain why. Some say it was because the men were as rugged as buffalo and others say that it was because the Indians saw a resemblance between the Black soldier's hair and the buffalo's shaggy coat. It has also been pointed out that many Black soldiers favored long buffalo-robe coats. Although the name was primarily applied to the cavalry, it was sometimes extended to include the Black infantry. After the Civil War, African Americans faced horrific discrimination. Some men enlisted to escape hopeless poverty and gain a certain respect, even though they were segregated from White troops. The Buffalo Soldiers fought in the Plains Indian Wars, the Apache Wars, the Spanish-American War, and The Punitive Mission against Mexico ordered by President Wilson and led by General John Pershing. Pershing had earned his nickname, 'Black Jack,' by leading Black regiments early in his career. By all accounts, these Black regiments distinguished themselves in service to their country, despite being given inferior horses and equipment.

Worth the work to get on base to see. We had to stop and get a special security pass. All staff…read morewere helpful and professional. The museums and surrounding historic buildings were great to visit and see. Interesting and proud history. Thanks to all the serve

It was a great time taking the ghost tour. No paranormal experiences (honestly don't believe in…read morethat stuff), but a great trip through the town's history. Some of the information they give out is inaccurate, like the wagon hearse having taken the OK Corral victims to Boot Hill (this wagon wasn't built until about a year after the shootout), but there's a lot of history here to see. Do a bit of research on the actual history of it and you'll have a great time. The tour guides are a lot of fun!

The Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone, AZ it's a must visit museum when in Tombstone…read more The museum is offering evening ghost tours. I'll have to come back for that. There's free parking across this museum. Happy Yelping :)

What an awesome souvenir shop! Something different from ordinary trinket store. Who would thought…read moreto taxidermy frogs and make a ​band out of it?​. In the small museum in the back, an orchestra frog band lined up with instruments while music and different lights flashes. It's weird to look at it but cool at the same time. Also there multiple uncanny artworks​​ displayed in the museum. The shop itself is unique and you can find unordinary souvenirs. The staff is​ very friendly and welcoming. When you are visiting Tombstone, it's a place to visit to buy eccentric art pieces.

BEST STORE IN TOMBSTONE !!!!…read more Honestly, I have to say I had a great time in this store/museum. This is a profound collection of multi-culture oddities! The staff who I believe were the owners, were fantastic! They were personable and knowledgeable and took great care in wrapping my delicate items (I purchased a fully articulated bird skeleton in a delicate glass case as well as a taxidermied furry bat) as well as some odds and ends, crystals, Buffalo teeth and some AMAZING buttons ! Marshall Applewhites "Beam me up"! Baaaahahahaha! Everything made it back to San Diego with no problem ! They also gave me a few free incense sticks and a tombstone sticker. I can tell that the owners absolutely love their store and one even commented that it was his dream to have this place. The energy is palpable and gratitude is genuine. I also appreciated hearing the gal very lovingly dispel stereotypes to a curious customer regarding voodoo/witchcraft and energy and spell work. The passion is noticeable. I encourage anyone to visit this store while you are in tombstone and see the cool museum in the back that is really neat! Support these folks ! Blessed be.