Bisbee

Bisbee is an old mining town, established in 1880 and named after Judge DeWitt Bisbee who was a financial backer of the Copper Queen Mine. After mining operations ceased in 1974 the town reinvented itself as an artist community, and it now attracts tourists not just for the vibrant cultural scene but also for its well-preserved architecture. Notable are its many Victorian-era houses built into the hillsides, some of which even today can only be accessed by foot.

From Sierra Vista, head south on Highway 92, or west on Highway 90. From Tombstone, head south on Highway 80.

Old Bisbee is very pedestrian-friendly; the easiest option is to simply find a convenient place to park, and walk from there.

• Bisbee Bus

  phone: +1 520 364-4474
  offers public bus transportation Monday through Saturday between Old Bisbee and Naco, and points in between. The bus fare is $1 per ride.

• Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum

  phone: +1 520-432-7071
  address: No. 5 Copper Queen Plaza

• Cochise County Courthouse

  address: 100 Quality Hill Rd
  This elegant Art Deco building was designed by Roy Place, and features beautiful copper doors. Several pieces of art created under the New Deal during the Great Depression are housed in the building, including plaster bas-reliefs along the entryway, and a relief map of Cochise County made of hardware and plaster on the second floor landing.

• Copper Miner

  address: intersection of Quality Hill Rd and Tombstone Canyon Rd
  A New Deal Depression-era sculpture by R. Phillips Sanderson, cast in concrete and covered with a thin layer of copper and completed in 1935. Bisbee native Lee Petrovitch posed for the sculpture, which commemorates the copper miners of Bisbee.

• Copper Queen Mine

  address: 478 Dart Rd
  Visitors can take a guided tour of the old mine, which ceased operation in 1975.

• Lavender Pit

  address: Hwy 80
  A former open pit copper mine, operational from 1950 to 1974. There is a viewing platform with parking places directly by the road.

• Muheim Heritage House Museum

  phone: +1 520-432-7698
  address: 207 Youngblood Hill Ave
  A fully-restored family home, built in 1898 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites.

Outdoors

• Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb RaceA challenging 4.5-mile race involving nine sets of stairs connected by winding mountain roads. Held every October.

• 4th of July Bisbee Coaster Race

  address: Old Bisbee
  An annual event since 1914 and billed as the oldest and longest gravity race in the US. The race starts at the top of Tombstone Canyon Road and ends in front of the post office, 6 Main St. The best view is at the finish line, near the post office.

• Hike up Youngblood and Chihuahua Hills

  address: Old Bisbee
  This 1.5-hr round trip hike goes to the top of 'B' mountain, which is topped with a collection of shrines and has great views over Old Bisbee and the Lavender Pit.

Cultural activities

• Bisbee Historic Home Tour

  phone: +1 520-432-3554
  Held annually in November. Tickets can be purchased in at the Bisbee Visitor Center, Finder’s Keeper’s, and at Atalanta Books & Music.

• Bisbee After 5 Art WalkA good way to meet local artists, with music and refreshments.

• Bisbee Blues Festival

  phone: +1 520-432-5421
  address: City Park
  A three-day festival held annually in mid-September featuring local and national blues artists.

• Art and antiques

  address: Main St
  A number of art galleries and antique shops can be found on Main Street in the historic district, offering a wide range of pieces to suit many tastes.

• Bisbee Books & Music

  phone: +1 520-353-4009
  address: 2 Copper Queen Plaza
  An independent bookshop specializing in books on the southwest and travel; also has Spanish language books and music.

• Killer Bee Guy

  phone: +1 520-432-8016
  address: 20 Main St
  Sells a range of honey products, including honey butters, honey mustards, and bee pollen.

• Meridian Books

  phone: +1 520-543-7192
  address: 79 1/2 Main St
  Has a good selection of used books and music, as well as locally-made artists' note cards.

• Óptimo Custom Hatworks

  phone: +1 520-432-4544
  address: 47 Main St
  The old-school milliner specializes in custom-fitting Panama hats and restoring straw and fur-felt hats.

• Bisbee Breakfast Club

  phone: +1 520-432-5885
  address: 75A Erie St
  Open for breakfast and lunch, and particularly noted for their pancakes and omelets.

• Cafe Cornucopia

  phone: +1 520-432-4820
  address: 14 Main St
  Delicious food with homemade breads, soups and quiches. Very popular at lunch.

• Cafe Roka

  phone: +1 520-432-5153
  address: 35 Main St
  Rated one of the best in town. Has a great ambiance, overlooking the main street.

• Jimmy's Hot Dog Co.

  phone: +1 520-432-5911
  address: 938 Hwy 92
  Chicago-style hotdogs, good baked potatoes.

• High Desert Market & Café

  phone: +1 520-432-6775
  address: 203 Tombstone Canyon Rd
  Popular for meals, coffee and fruits juices. Also sells gourmet groceries as well as locally-produced beers and wines.

• Mimosa Market

  phone: +1 520-432-3256
  address: 215 Brewery Ave
  Carries a wide range of imported cheeses and wines, as well home-baked breads. Also has a great deli with salads and sandwiches.

• Rosa's Little Italy

  phone: +1 520-432-1331
  address: 7 Bisbee Rd
  A small and intimate gem of a restaurant. BYOB (unlicensed), reservations recommended.

• Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 520-432-1910
  address: 1 Howell Ave
  Excellent Mexican food and excellent margaritas.

Groceries

• Bisbee Food Co-Op

  phone: +1 520-432-4011
  address: 72 Erie St
  Sells organic health food.

• Safeway

  phone: +1 520-432-3038
  address: 101 Naco Rd
  For self-catering this branch has a full-service deli, as well as a pharmacy.

• Old Bisbee Brewing Company

  phone: +1 520-432-2739
  address: 200 Review Alley
  Has a tasting room and offers tours of the brewery.

• Stock Exchange Saloon

  phone: +1 520-432-1333
  address: 15 Brewery Ave

• Old Bisbee Coffee Company

  phone: +1 520-432-7879
  address: 2 Copper Queen Plaza, Main St
  Great ambiance for a delicious cup of fresh roasted coffee.

• Old Bisbee Roasters

  address: 7 Naco Rd
  Offers mostly organic coffee, fresh roasted.

• Bisbee Grand Hotel

  phone: +1 520-432-5900
  address: 61 Main St
  Offers individual rooms with a decent breakfast (included in the room price) with a great saloon downstairs. Each room has an unique theme and decor. The hotel is said to be haunted.

• Calumet & Arizona Guesthouse

  phone: +1 520-432-4815
  address: 608 Powell St
  A bed and breakfast in a beautifully-restored historic home.

• Copper Queen Hotel

  phone: +1 520-432-2216
  address: 11 Howell Ave
  Offers more expensive accommodations. Used by the mining administration during Bisbee's heyday, the Copper Queen is probably the largest of the hotels in the Old Bisbee area with 52 rooms, nine of which are uniquely decorated.

• Eldorado Suites Hotel

  phone: +1 520-432-6679
  address: 55 OK St
  A former boarding house for miners, now converted into apartment suites. Pets accepted.

• Gym Club Suites

  phone: +1 520-234-5921
  address: 39 Howell Ave
  Located in the quiet part of Bisbee. Each unit has a unique floor plan and furnishings, with private bathroom, fully-equipped kitchens, and hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Free cable TV and Wi-Fi, on-site laundry facility and elevator available; public parking.

• Hotel San Ramon

  phone: +1 520-432-1901
  address: 5 Howell Ave
  A charming 6-room hotel. Free wifi and breakfast.

• Inn at Castle Rock

  phone: +1 520-432-4449
  address: 112 Tombstone Canyon Rd
  Built for miners in 1895. Free wi-fi and morning coffee service.

• School House Inn Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +1 520-432-2996
  address: 818 Tombstone Canyon Rd
  A charming B&B which was built in 1918 as the Garfield School. The original school blueprints are displayed in the stairway.

• Shady Dell

  phone: +1 520-432-3567
  address: 1 Douglas Rd
  An RV park offering accommodation in ten vintage restored trailers.

• Queen Mine RV Park

  phone: +1 520-432-5006
  address: 473 N Dart Rd
  25 spaces, accepts pets.

• Bisbee Casita Chiquita

  phone: +1 479 981-0473
  address: 160 Quality Hill Road
  Beautiful little guesthouse built in 2018 in large gardens, behind owner's 1916 manor house on Quality Hill where Bisbee's illustrious families and mine management lived in the heyday of the famous copper mine. Off-street parking on property for guests. One bedroom, one bath guest house for 2 non-smoking adult guests only (sorry, not suitable for children or pets). Queen bed, luxury shower; fully-equipped kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, large fridge with wine chiller, pots/pans, etc; dining area, lots of art from owner's extensive collection. Free WIFI, TV. Gazebo in garden for guest use only (with overhead fan and twinkling lights). Washer/dryer in casita for guests staying 3 nites or more. Rate includes continental breakfast (fruit, pastry, coffee/tea/chai). Optional Elf-delivered Full-Gourmet plated breakfast available as optional extra with 48 hours advance order. Elves (owners) invisible but available at any time for help.

• Bisbee Visitor Center

  phone: +1 520-432-3554
  address: 478 Dart Rd

• Copper Queen Library

  phone: +1 520-432-4232
  address: 6 Main St
  Has computers and printers available, as well as free Wi-Fi.

• Copper Queen Community Hospital

  phone: +1 520-432-2042
  address: 101 Cole Ave