Bisbee, AZ

I once saw a bumper sticker that said "Bisbee, AZ It's Like Mayberry on Acid."

I feel like that's a pretty accurate description.

I have always loved Bisbee. My parents had never been, so we planned a trip down together last month. 

Getting There

It's about a 3 hour drive from home for us.


It's not the most exciting drive, but it's not too bad. We usually plow through, but if you'd like to explore Tombstone, you could stop there on your way.

Where We Stayed

There are lots of cute hotels, airbnbs, and the like in the area. If it's a popular weekend, you're best off booking early. This time, we stayed at the famous Copper Queen Hotel.

There are rumors that at least 3 ghosts live here, though there may be many more. We didn't have any specific ghost experiences ourselves while here. But given the history of the hotel, I'd recommend a stay here.

Activities

Music

We happened to be down there over the Side Pony Music Festival, which was completely unplanned, so we had the opportunity to see a lot of music. Every time I've been, though, I've been able to find live music. 

Copper Queen Mine

Bisbee's claim to fame is their copper mine. I've taken the mine tour a couple times now, and it's really a well done tour.

Our tour guide was one of the miners that worked here years ago! He was entertaining and a great wealth of knowledge. 

Ghost Tour

Bisbee has many ghost stories, so a tour is great idea.
We saw some parts of the town I hadn't seen before and heard some stories from Bisbee's past.
It was fun.

Food and Drinks

Old Bisbee Brewing Company

A great stop is the Old Bisbee Brewing Co. They have a cute little spot and some pretty good beers.

Screaming Banshee Pizza

If you're in the mood for some great pizza, this is a great stop. They have a lovely patio for when the weather's nice. 

Bisbee Coffee Company

If you're in the mood for some good coffee or something refreshing, this is nice spot. 

Bisbee Breakfast Club

You have to go here for breakfast! It's really good and it's located on Lowell Avenue which seems like it's stuck in time.

Sadly, one of my other favorites, the Stock Exchange Bar, apparently didn't survive COVID.

Bisbee is a fun, quirky little town. I'd definitely recommend a visit!



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