Bisbee: A Quirky Mining Town With Eccentric Charm and Picturesque Mountainside Perch
Bisbee was known as the “Queen of the Copper Mines”, because during its mining heyday, it produced 25 percent of the world’s copper supply. Bisbee, Arizona is in Cochise County that cause of high demand of copper has once become the biggest city in the Southwest between San Francisco and Saint Louis. Bisbee is also called as Arizona’s southernmost mile-high town that makes the climate ideal for numerous outdoor activities. Get into the town by booking a flight to arrive at Bisbee Regional Airport. Or tourists can travel from Bisbee-Douglas International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Bisbee, Arizona’s tourism peaks in the spring. This spike obviously causes a steep rise in accommodation prices and airfare. To avoid the swarm of tourists and overpriced room rental rates, vacation schedule to Bisbee should be between June to August. Tourist may also consider traveling Bisbee in November to join the Sidepony Express Music Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A must-see attraction of the town is the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum and the Bisbee Restoration Museum that recorded the town’s copper mining history. While a visit to the Queen Mine will take tourist a tour to the former homes of miners and to the actual copper mining site. Tourist will also enjoy a stop at Muheim Heritage House home to a collection of 19th century furniture, flourishing garden and stunning Mountain View. Tourists may book a night or more at the Copper Queen Hotel, Restaurant & Bar or at The Inn at Castle Rock.