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Things to Do with Kids at Old Tucson Studios

Things to Do with Kids at Old Tucson Studios

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Set in the Sonoran Desert against the backdrop of the Tucson Mountains, Old Tucson Studios was the perfect location for a host of cowboy classics from Rio Bravo to Gunsmoke. And while it's still used today for movies, TV productions, commercials and photo shoots, it's also one of the best attractions in Tucson and all of Arizona for family fun and entertainment. Lined with wooden boardwalks and arcades, the dusty streets of Old Tucson Studios are like a step back in time to the days of the wild frontier. Explore the old schoolhouse, the town jail, the mission church and other buildings for a glimpse of what pioneer life was like. Panning for gold is a favorite activity for kids. With patience - and a little help from dad or mom - they can take away a sparkly fortune in a small vi...