Benson, Arizona: Mescal: Wild West Movie Set
For a true taste of Hollywood's Old West, drive to this western town movie set built in the Arizona desert. Night of the Lepus was filmed here.
- Address:
- 1538 N. Mescal Rd, Benson, AZ
- Directions:
- I-10 exit 297. Turn north onto Mescal Rd. Drive three miles. Turn left where pavement ends. Drive about a half-mile on the dirt road and you can see the whole set.
- Hours:
- Only open to tourists Feb-March. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 520-255-6662
- Admission:
- Adults $20.
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The original Old Tucson movie set is still standing, with the old fort from the 1940s movie Fort Apache plus an entire Wild West town including the saloon used in over 75 old cowboy movies. It is still used occasionally, and if it is they will close the access road for a day or two. There is no electric power or facilities on site, and no water -- so bring something to drink. It's real fun because there is a watchman and his wife who live in a motor home on the site. He has been in numerous movies filmed there. He has worked with John Wayne and others and can answer any question you might have.
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This movie set was built in 1968; Old Tucson's was built in 1939. Among the movies filmed here are "Outlaw Josey Wales," "The Three Amigos," and the amazing "Night of the Lepus."