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Bisbee

Bisbee is a town in Southeast Arizona, and the county seat for Cochise County. This former mining town has reinvented itself as an artist community, and it now attracts tourists for its vibrant cultural scene and well-preserved architecture. Notable are its many Victorian-era houses built into the hillsides, some of which can only be accessed by foot.

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28 places

  1. Do

    4th of July Bisbee Coaster Race

    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.

    8:30AMFree

  2. Do

    Bisbee Blues Festival

    A three-day festival held annually in mid-September featuring local and national blues artists.

    $40

  3. Buy

    Bisbee Books & Music

    An independent bookshop specializing in books on the southwest and travel; also has Spanish language books and music.

    Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM

  4. Eat

    Bisbee Breakfast Club

    Open for breakfast and lunch, and particularly noted for their pancakes and omelets.

    Daily 7AM-3PM

  5. Drink

    Bisbee Coffee Company

    Great ambiance for a delicious cup of freshly roasted coffee.

  6. Eat

    Cafe Cornucopia

    Delicious food with homemade breads, soups and quiches. Very popular at lunch.

    Fri-Tue 11AM-4PM

  7. Eat

    Cafe Roka

    Rated one of the best in town. Has a great ambiance, overlooking the main street.

    Wed-Sat 5-9PM

  8. See

    Camp Naco

    Fort Naco, Camp Newell

    The only remaining fort on the US-Mexico border, built in 1917 to protect the US border from sustained fighting during the Mexican Revolution. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and some buildings have been partially restored. Due to vandalism most buildings are behind a chain link fence, but they can still be seen from the road.

  9. See

    Cochise County Courthouse

    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.

  10. See

    Copper Miner

    Iron Man sculpture

    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.

  11. See

    Copper Queen Mine

    Visitors can take a guided tour of the old mine, which ceased operation in 1975.

    Tours 9AM, 10:30AM, noon, 2PM, 3:30PM$13 adults

  12. Eat

    High Desert Market & Café

    Popular for meals, coffee and fruits juices. Also sells gourmet groceries as well as locally-produced beers and wines.

    Daily 7AM-7PM

  13. Do

    Hike up Youngblood and Chihuahua Hills

    This 1½-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.

  14. Buy

    Killer Bee Guy

    Sells a range of honey products, including honey butters, honey mustards, and bee pollen.

  15. See

    Lavender Pit

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

    Free

  16. Eat

    Mimosa Market

    Carries a wide range of imported cheeses and wines, as well home-baked breads. Also has a great deli with salads and sandwiches.

  17. See

    Muheim Heritage House Museum

    A fully-restored family home, built in 1898 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites.

    Fri-Tue 10AM-4PM (closed Wed Thu)$4

  18. Eat

    Safeway

    For self-catering this branch has a full-service deli, as well as a pharmacy.

    Daily 6AM-midnight

  19. Buy

    Óptimo Custom Hatworks

    The old-school milliner specializes in custom-fitting Panama hats and restoring straw and fur-felt hats.

    Daily 10AM-5PM

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    Art and antiques

    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.

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    Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb Race

    A challenging 4.5-mile race involving nine sets of stairs connected by winding mountain roads. Held every October.

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    Bisbee After 5 Art Walk

    A good way to meet local artists, with music and refreshments.

    Second Sat of every month, 5-8PMFree

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    Bisbee Historic Home Tour

    Held annually in November. Tickets can be purchased in at the Bisbee Visitor Center, Finder’s Keeper’s, and at Atalanta Books & Music.

    $15 adults

  24. See

    Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum

    No. 5 Copper Queen Plaza

    10AM-4PM daily$7.50 (adults)

  25. Eat

    Jimmy's Hot Dog Co.

    Chicago-style hotdogs, good baked potatoes.

  26. Drink

    Old Bisbee Brewing Company

    Has a tasting room and offers tours of the brewery.

  27. Drink

    Old Bisbee Roasters

    Offers mostly organic coffee, freshly roasted.

  28. Eat Not mapped

    Poco Grocery

    Vegan groceries

    11AM-6PM