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Rose Tree Museum and Books

Fourth, between Allen and Toughnut, P.O. Box 808, Tombstone, AZ 85638
520-457-3326
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Ranked #6 of 15 attractions in Tombstone
Type: Museums
Description: Famous for having the world's largest rose bush, this former residence has been turned into a museum.
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East Liverpool, Ohio
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I took my 80 year old mother to see the rose tree, She really enjoyed it, The gentleman who was working spoke loud enough for my mother to hear and told her about the tree. They have some historical documents on display and antiques.

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Tucson, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We wish they had a sign on the main street to help find the places that aren't on the main street. We wandered around for a while but we found this Museum eventually. My wife and me got there later in the day but for the half hour we had to look around the museum, it is a great collection... More

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Foristell, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

the world's largest rose bush, it was very big like a big tree big - and we were there while it was in bloom - very pretty -lots of history of where the rose bush came from.

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Estero, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Absolutely incredible. They say it is the largest Rose Bush in the world and when it won that distinction, it was roughly one fourth the size it is now. It is over 130 years old and the main stalk is 12 feet in diameter. The trellis that was built to hold it was made from railroad steel and it covers... More

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Sherman
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This rose bush was well worth the price of entry. Sadly, we were probably about a week late for the full blossoming but the ground was completely covered with white petals. We especially liked the stepping stones to the base of the trunk. Perfect for someone to stand so that our pictures have perspective for size. Worth the trip, next... More

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Redditch, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We passed a tiny little door on a side street that said Rose Tree Museum and I immediately remembered seeing an article on the web about the worlds largest rose tree. Not being one to miss a world record we went in and paid $10 each. I felt it was a bit much just to see a Rose Tree, but... More

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Lake Stevens, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The rose if the main reason to come, it was what we based our visit on. The rose was in bloom and did not disappoint my wife at all. Happy wife, happy life. The rest of the museum is well worth the low admission fee. See objects from the opium trade, cowboys, home life, it is all here. A great... More

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Chehalis, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is the Best smelling & largest rose we have ever seen! The Museum is very well maintained with lots of interesting historical pictures & items. We enjoyed the tower view for picture taking of the widespread rose. They even have smaller rose plants for sale to take the Tombstone Rose home with you, too!

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Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The building to see this is out of the way and we walked right past it. We didn't even know this place existed until one of the local cowboys was telling us places we should see. We paid our $5 per person and had a look around the museum. It was nice to see some bits and bobs of historical... More

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Minneapolis, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

When you travel as far as I did just to see the world's largest rose tree in bloom, you are either going to be delighted and say so or keep quiet about being so foolish. It was in bloom when we got there and, because we stayed for the ensuing Rose Tree Festival, we were able to see it in... More

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