It is an excellent replica of an Old West Victorian frontier theater. It was built in 1969 of salvaged old buildings and fixtures. Inside are displays of Old West photos and artifacts. The Buckhorn Saloon is located just east of the Opera House on Main Street and is an refurbished authentic building from the 1860s. There are also many artifacts and early photos of the area.
Excellent food is served in the dining room as well.
The Pinos Altos Museum, an old family log cabin built around 1866 with later add-ons, was Grant Counties first school house. Mrs. George Schafer and her son, Bob, run a very interesting museum of old mining artifacts and a gift shop. It is open seven days a week year round. The museum is located on Main Street across from the Buckhorn Saloon. It is probably the oldest cabin in Grant County and is located on Spring Street directly behind the opera house.