Two Guns, Arizona was one of my favorite stops during the epic “Hitting the Trail to Texas” road trip. In fact, I visited it twice as I spent two days in the area driving thither and yon. I mean, the name itself demands a visit. The place has an amazing history, dating back to the mid-1800s. Click HERE for an in depth look at just what happened in Two Guns over the years (the Apache Death Cave, the murder of Earle Cundiff by Henry “Two Gun” Miller, the sale of human skulls, gila monster attacks, robbery, man-eating mountain lions and tourism).

During Two Guns blaze of glory, it was a favorite stopping point for people traveling Route 66. Over the years it offered a gas station, lodging, a café and Indian Trading Post. Along the canyon rim, a long stone structure was built. The front housed a small store and living quarters, while along the entire rear of the structure were wild animal cages and pens built of brick, stone, mortar and chicken wire. This was the “Lion Farm” and zoo, and was referred to as “Fort Two Guns.” There are a number of additional stone buildings around the property, in various stages of disrepair. They housed the restaurant and gift shops that intrigued tourists over the years.