About this city
Also known as: The Queen of the Copper Camps
Bisbee, the county seat of historic Cochise County, is a strikingly unique mountain town nestled in the Mule Mountains of southeastern Arizona. Established in 1880 following the discovery of incredibly rich copper, gold, and silver deposits, it evolved into one of the most cultured and prosperous mining boomtowns in the early American West. Following the closure of its heavy mining operations in the 1970s, Bisbee was dynamically revitalized by an influx of artists, counter-culture figures, and preservationists. Today, it boasts exceptionally well-preserved Victorian architecture, steep hillside stairways, vibrant galleries, and a delightfully quirky, independent spirit.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Don a hard hat and headlamp for an underground tour of the historic Queen Mine. Walk the historic streets of Old Bisbee to browse eclectic art galleries and boutiques. Take the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb challenge up the town's steep hillsides. View the massive colorful depths of the Lavender Pit open-pit mine, and tour the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.
