USA Mescal Movie set

The Mescal Movie set originated in the 1950's as a place for Hollywood to film scenic vistas outside of California. 'Winchester 73' with Jimmy Stewart, 'The Big Country', 'Cimmaron' and others were shot there, and in the 60's they built a western town, which attracted many movie companies including Clint Eastwood for 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'. The set also was the home for 'Tombstone' with Kurt Russel and Val Kilmer, along with 'The Quick and the Dead' with Gene Hackman and 'Tom Horn' with Steve McQueen.

To tour the set you need to have a reservation, and crowds are kept small. For photographer's, the sunset tour is best at 6:30. Sometimes the set is closed because a movie or TV show is being filmed. You can schedule at the website: mescalmovieset.com

Take I-10 east of Tucson to Mescal Road, turn North and follow the signs. It's not a tourist trap theme park kind of place, and it's not a well known stop. They encourage photographers. Really a unique place which in film history. Well worth the effort.