gammons gulch

BLieberth

My husband spoke with the owner who was very friendly and offered a tour. We called ahead and the voice recording said there would be one tour that day. There were no signs providing directions and it was very difficult to find. When we did finally find it, there was a sign saying they were closed for the day due to illness. The voice recording still said there would be one tour. Very disappointing experience and a waste of a lot of time.

KiwiinBrighton

We visited Gammon Gulch after recommendations from several people. It was down a short dirt road and had a great backdrop with the desert. The site has lots of buildings and backdrops for western movies. It is run by a colourful character who gives you a personal tour of the town. It was well worth the $7.

MargaretLynnC

Jay Gammons is quite the character. It is clear that he loves what he does and really enjoys people. This western, movie set town would not exist without him--he built it. This town is more than a hobby, it's a passion. He's done a beautiful job, with a keen sense of detail, and an eye for the authentic. His stories and jokes are amusing, colorful, and lighthearted. He gives a great tour. He and his wife live on the premises, in the Grand Hotel, which is actually their home and not a hotel. During tour private tour he even played the piano and banjo for us. We had a great time, and left feeling like we made a new friend in Arizona. It's only 12 miles from the town of Benson and well worth the drive out to see--don't miss it, especially if you have a love for out-of-the way, off the beaten tourist track type of place. Only $7 per-a real bargain.

Spudinator

The wife found this place while looking for something to do after Tombstone the day before. You should not miss this. Call ahead of time and talk to Jay To see what time to be there. We toured with 4 other people. Jay built all the buildings on the property over the last 20+ years. He shows you all the buildings, antiques and some great antique cars that he has on site. Some of the buildings if not all have been used in movies on site. Jay has stories of growing up in the movie industry (his father was John Wayne's security guard for several years) and the famous people he has met. He doesn't take any money up front but has a jar and if you like the tour drop $7 per person. We did that and a little more. Well worth the monies!

Treyfus

This was an awesome tour....Jay Gammons the owner leads you through his property telling about the movies and the actors that have been there...takes maybe 1hr or a little more...wonderful time.

247karlk

If you are looking for fun, education and items of history you have come to the right place.Upon arrival you will run into a real character of the old West. Jay Gammons will keep you in stitchesas you go back in time. What he has put together is a history of how the West was won. While there you need to break away and walk down Main Street.Step by step you feel the hair raising on the back of your neck awaiting a gun fighter to step out and fill you full of lead. Suggest you take a picnic lunchAs there are ample places to enjoy it.Last but not least make sure you CALL AHEAD TO SEE IF THEY ARE OPEN. One of the best attractions in Southern Arizona. DON'T MISS. IT

830williamc

My wife and I were in Tucson for business and decided to take a trip out to Gammon's Gulch near Bensonwhere our oldest son had been part of a movie "The Adventures of Loop and Rhett" several years ago. As their website states we contacted them ahead of time to ensure it would be available. What a great morning at a desert movie town. Jay and Joanna Gammons have created an entire movie set western town out of nothing. It is full of a lifetime collection of artifacts, real and movie props. Jay's guided tour and interesting banter about how it all came to be is both amusing and educational. We highly recommend a visit if in the area and will be back again if in the area just to see what may have changed.

542tracyw

We were so excited to take the kids here. Piled everyone in, and had checked the hours of operation. We arrived on a Friday at 2:30pm, to find a hand-painted sign "CLOSED. Call for private tours." So, we spent about two hours of our time driving, and it was really a negative experience, as we had planned our day around this attraction with all of the great reviews. :o(

aznana41

My husband and I scouted Gammons Gulch last year for our Sun Flower Travel Club. Our actual trip was April 1, 2014. We had 50 people on the bus. We I also booked The Gammons Gulch Gang for some entertainment and they were terrific, doing a card game in the saloon as well as a wedding on the street. Jay took our group on the tour telling all his stories about how Gammons came to be, very, very interesting. His Wife Joanne is also a wonderful person and supplied us with hot dogs, chips and beverages. Our folks were also allowed to take pictures with the Gammons Gulch Gang. It was a trip worthwhile and I highly recommend it. Of course with the weather getting hot now, it's probably best to wait until September.

randynina

What this man has created here is magnificent. He is so blessed to have such a wonderful play ground. He is inspirational and talented. I wanted to take him home with me! I fell in lovewith the amount of history and treasures he has on display, and the stories and jokes we shared! The Best part of our journey so far! Thank you Jay and Joanne! Xoxo

201debs

Not so much a tourist attraction, but more like an incredible western "experience"! Whenever we have out of town guests, this is the one thing we make sure they don't miss. Jay is a wonderful story teller and the town he has created is extraordinary. His passion is truly contagious. You will leave with a new appreciation of the wild west! We never get tired of visiting.

Choosyeaterfoodie

Word of advise, call ahead to make sure that they are open to the public and not contracted for movie or other events. We were fortunate since they were to be closed for the next couple of weeks as a movie set. The owner gave a tour that included many anecdotes; he was both funny and informative. He has been in movies since a small child with John Wayne and others too numerous to mention. He and his wife live in the "hotel" on premise and has been made intl their personal home. He is an avid old car buff and restores them with help of friends. He will entertain you with piano and banjo tunes. It really is a must see if you are in this area.

LH473

This experience has been a highlight of our western trip. We arrived alone and were given a private tour by Jay Gammons. He is a true character, full of enthusiasm for his remarkable creation - a complete western town with a great, authentic feel. If anyone is traveling in southern Arizona it should be a must go to.

362clairee

Jay is living his dream and his enthusiasm and passion is infectious. He took us on a great tour, gave us lots of first hand knowledge about the movies and the stars who had filmed here and was incredibly knowledgable about the days of the Wild West. He played the honky tonk piano and banjo which just added to the already fabulous atmosphere of the place. It's good to call ahead to let him know you are coming. He likes to close on Monday's and Tuesday's but we got the feeling if you called first you might just get lucky. We loved the fact devoid of the touristy gimmicks - take refreshments if it's a hot day as there is nothing to buy here. If you like the tour you put $7 pp in a jar at the conclusion.

aznana41

This is a movie set and museum run by Jay & Joanne Gammons.Movies are filmed here and the place is really authentic. There is an area if you want to bring your own picnic lunch. Jay will also take you on a tour of the mine and he will also entertain you on the honky-tonk piano in the saloon.It's a great way to spend an afternoon or even plan an event for your clubs.