Tombstone's history as a Wild West town, home to cowboys and villains alike, has made it a bucket list destination for tourists from around the world and from right in its own backyard.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The Tombstone Wild West Days are happening Saturday and Sunday.

Ghost towns emerged during the 19th century as communities that had been built around mining camps, railroad hubs, and boomtowns fueled by gold rushes.

Though Tombstone was a tourist destination before, a 1993 movie cemented its status as a Wild West town worth visiting. The 1993 "Tombstone" was directed by George P. Cosmatos and starred Kurt ...