If you've been considering exploring Bisbee- you definitely should. Don't miss out! Our family lives pretty close by so I've been many times. It's an old miner hippie town with lots of little quirky shops, restaurants and oddities. Bisbee is a day trip- maybe a weekend max. It's fairly small, so don't expect to spend a week here as you will run out of things to do! Come on the weekends when the most shops will be open, and pay attention to hours! Most things open at 9/10 and some shops close at 2, so plan accordingly. If you're coming from out of town, consider staying in bisbee and also hitting tombstone and Lowell. Stay in the copper queen hotel or a cute quirky Airbnb. I'd avoid Bisbee Coffee Company and hit Allan & Co instead. Make sure you go to Patisserie Jacqui and Pussy Cat Gelato. Cafe Roka is excellent for a higher end meal. If you love thrifting/antiquing Bisbee, Lowell and Tombstone have tons of great shops. The hotel is BUZZING at night on the weekends when there's live music and it's a hoot. It's a magical place. read more

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We absolutely loved Bisbee! It was a charming mining town that had views where ever you looked! A must is booking the Copper Mining Tour, and Cafe Roka, both ahead of time. We stayed at San Ramon which was nice. We walked Main St at night and during the day, both were beautiful. A must is doing at least some of the 1,000 step challenge, you'll get excellent views from it. And you must eat breakfast at Bisbee Breakfast Club and walk through Lowell as you wait for your table to be ready. Afterwards, walk to Dot's Diner for a float or milkshake, and checkout the Shady Dell. read more

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What a cool town! The history here is unreal. Be prepared to exercise with lots of uphill, stair climbing adventures. Did you know they even do a race here where you literally run 1000 stairs. Insane. Lots of quirky places to stop, shop and eat. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Such a lovely place and cool vibe. So many standing historic buildings with gorgeous detail. A very lovely and charming town not to be missed read more

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This is an overdue review of our visit to Bisbee. This community was founded in 1880 and was a booming mining industry rich in copper. We wanted to see where my husband's grandma lived when she was young. There are historic sites, museums, nice eateries, saloons, wine tasting, and so much more. The wall art is so cool. Nice place to visit for the day. This is located 90 miles southeast of Tuscon and worth the stop read more

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So glad this day trip from Tucson was excellent. Very artsy quirky fun place to explore on a Sunday and have a late after 2 pm lunch. Went into a few shops and had a good lunch here. Does it look haunted to you? read more

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It's a very artsy/hippy vibe. The old part of town is charming to look at and reminds you of Jerome. Stores are old and lots of antique shops. Not many restaurant options & the one we wanted to try had a political rally going on in the grass in front so we left after looking for a bit and finding a lot of impossible burger/quinoa restaurant style places which was disappointing. Off the main streets there are some very charming homes and some not so great ones side by side so yes, it's very eclectic. Interesting to see but not our "vibe". The mine tour is a definite must do if you visit. read more

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Hotel was not good and the town is half closed. Stayed at the Copper Queen. the room was clean but the rest of the area had gone a long time for cleaning. The bed was the worst. It was laying on steel springs Worst bed I have ever had in 50 years of traveling. Stay away from the copper Queen read more

Wait... Bisbee has a Yelp?! For years, I thought Bisbee was just some magical little pocket of Arizona that existed outside the realm of normal reviews, a place you simply had to experience to understand. But here we are--Yelp wants me to sum up Bisbee in a few paragraphs, and honestly, that feels like an impossible task. I've been visiting Bisbee on and off for about 25 years, and finally, I decided to make it my town. Why? Because there's nowhere else like it. From the moment you step into this quirky, historic, art-soaked enclave in the Mule Mountains, you realize Bisbee isn't just a place--it's a feeling. The streets wind like a maze, leading you past vibrant murals, funky little shops, and staircases that seem to disappear into secret worlds. The galleries and artist studios? Absolute gold. Whether you're into traditional painting, metalwork, or avant-garde installations, you'll find something that makes you stop and stare. And the people? Forget big-city vibes--Bisbee is a community where strangers strike up conversations like old friends. The locals are as eclectic as the town itself--painters, musicians, poets, dreamers, and folks who traded corporate life for a slower, more creative pace. The food scene? Surprisingly fantastic. From killer breakfast spots to hole-in-the-wall eateries serving up the best tamales and craft cocktails, Bisbee knows how to feed both body and soul. And don't even get me started on the coffee shops--perfect places to sit back and soak in the energy of a town that feels both timeless and ever-changing. Whether you're here for the history, the art, the ghost stories, or just to breathe in that high-desert air, Bisbee has a way of getting under your skin--in the best possible way. It got under mine 25 years ago, and now, I finally get to call it home. read more

This town is a photographer's heaven. It's charming, quirky and artsy. Bisbee offers outdoor activities, good food, old architecture, music and lots of history. It was forever known as a mining town because of its rich mineral sites. Today Bisbee is a fun getaway for us in the Valley. The Bisbee 1000 stair climb is one of the most popular events here. Bisbee is known to have over 1000 steps within the city and people come from all over to run or walk up and down these steps in a 4.5 mile challenge. The Queen Mine Tour takes you deep inside an old mine so you can see what life was like for miners back in the day. There are lots of fun galleries, museums, and retail shops in downtown Bisbee that have unique items to see or purchase. Near the Bisbee Breakfast Club area are lots of antique cars you can check out. I personally like coming here to walk around the historic downtown area, take photos and eat delicious food. Some of my favorite foodie spots are the Bisbee Breakfast Club, Cafe Roka, Screaming Banshee Pizza, and Old Bisbee Brewing Company. I recommend staying overnight here if you come and visit. I usually stay at the Inn at Castlerock. It's old and has a lot fun vintage decor to check out. read more

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I didn't know much about Bisbee before I went there....I thought it was a day trip kind of town. You know, look around, walk up and down the street window shopping, grab a bite to eat and continue on your way. Boy, was I wrong! Turns out Bisbee is an eclectic, artsy, historic town with quite a bit more to offer! Once a prosperous mining town, remnants of that life are all around, including vestiges of ore processing buildings/equipment, a huge ore pit (that is itself, a scenic stop), miner shanties (now residential homes) lining the mountains, inaccessible mine openings in the mountain sides, and an actual mine that you can pay to tour, with a former miner as your guide! There are several hotels in town that are very reminiscent of hotels from the old west Victorian era, lots of shops with everything from honey made by killer bees, to jewelry, to books from local authors, to your typical touristy wares. Food offerings include , but are not limited to American, Vietnamese, Vegan, and of course, Mexican. There are actually 2 Bisbees, so to speak. One is called Old Town Bisbee and is where all the touristy stuff is, and the other is just Bisbee, where those who don't want to be so close to the tourists live. There are gas stations, a Safeway, thrift shops, and a ball park in this area. Doug Stanhope, the comedian, also lives in this part of town. His address is published online, so if you're a fan, you can drop by and see a bit of his house and yard (* according to online sources, he's worth at least a million, but his house doesn't reflect that, meaning, he's not in some snobby subdivision, gated away from the world). As mentioned above, you can both shop and tour a mine, but there is other stuff to do as well. The bar scene, with live music, is quite popular, there is a shrine built atop Youngblood Hill that you can hike to, or you could take one of several ghost tours. Naco, Mexico is about a 10 mile drive, and is a good place to grab some lunch. You can park your car and cross the border on foot. Although we managed to fit a lot into our one full day in town, I still feel that it wasn't enough time to see as much as we wanted. I can't wait to get back, and explore even more! 8/2023 read more

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We had a very enjoyable getaway just the two of us. Plenty of good restaurants options and walkable. Although it is on a mountain, all walking up hill or down hill. Lots of little shops and things to look at. read more

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Bisbee is a very fun town. We stayed at the Oliver House, it is a very clean comfortable place to stay . staff is wonderful. we very much enjoyed ourselves at Oliver House. The restaurants we ate at had very good food . The antique shops were fun to go see and a lot of historical items. We would highly recommend the Old Bisbee ghost tour . Alexis our tour guide made the tour very fun. She is very knowledgeable of Bisbee and all the places with reported Ghosts. Bisbee is great town to come and visit. read more

Very interesting town and arts and musium definitely be back soon again and explore more with family and friends

Ok we're committed. A weekend in Bisbee. We ll stay over and dine at The Roca. Thanks Isabella for that YELP lead. Great opportunity to go Antique Shopping. read more

What a cute and quirky town! I day tripped here from Tucson and it was a loooong drive (to me). I arrived at 10am on a Tuesday, only to find many of the places either opened later or were only open Thursday-Sunday (hours not updated on Yelp). Disappointing. I still walked around for a couple of hours and managed to find a few places of interest open. I really liked the antique "mall." Lots of quality antiques for what seemed to me very reasonable prices. There were only a couple places open to grab a late breakfast and they were packed. I found lots of great murals while looking for breakfast, which made it worth the effort, even if I didn't get breakfast! I took a lot of photos! I would definitely like to overnight here to be able to enjoy the true ambience of this little hippie town when more is open! read more

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We really enjoyed this little mountain town!! Lots of restaurants, bars and plenty of friendly people. We really liked the 'positive' energy here and this spot will be on our summer 'escape the heat' rotation out of Phoenix. Stop by a local shop and pick up the Trading Post newspaper to see what's going on in town- busy little place :) The hotels were full, so we rented an Airbnb and could walk into town. Looks like there are a ton of options. We didn't have time to do the mine tours, but that is on the agenda for next visit. There are tons of hiking options nearby as well- just check AllTrails for your options. Stop in to the Grand Hotel for a drink and to listen to live music- friendliest bartender in town!! read more

Bisbee - Scenic spot of some of the mine land - Local Flavor Near Me

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3.5 hours drive from Phoenix and was skeptical to go here for a day trip. But we are glad that we went. Loved this cute small town. Less crowded and little western-themed ambiance with focus on the mining and the history related to it. Tons of good cafe, gelato, and local restaurant to try. By walk, you can roam complete Bisbee and that's an advantage. A lot of free parking or meager $5 whole day parking options. The Lavender pit was splendid to see as well. read more

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Absolutely one of the most unique towns I have ever visited. Located just 10 miles from the Mexican border and about 90 miles from Tucson. We only were able to stay one night, but knew we will return. This town is nestled in the mountains and it sits down in a valley. The town used to be a mining town for copper, silver and gold many years ago. The town was named after Judge Dewitt Bisbee who helped finance the Copper Queen mine. Now it's become a thriving art community. We didn't get to explore too much as we arrived late in the day but we did manage to walk around and discover a few places. We had intended to take a mine tour, explore the galleries and learn more about Bisbee the next day but we woke up to 33 degrees and snow, so we packed up and decided to return in warmer weather. There are some fun and unique places to stay and some tasty looking restaurants as well to check out. The town is long and narrow and the population is somewhere around 6,000 people. I can't wait to return! Great time! read more

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The City of Bisbee is honestly my favorite place to go in arizona. This little hippie Ghost Town left by minors of yore is located in southeast arizona, in the Mule Mountains. This copper, gold, and silver mining town was founded in 1880. The nostalgic and beautiful, there is so much history to learn here, though not all positive. For instance, in 1917, the Phelps Dodge company had striking mine workers, supporters, and bystanders kidnapped and sent to New Mexico on cattle cars, all for trying to organize. In 1919, Bisbee saw the unfortunate Battle of Brewery Gulch, a race riot between Buffalo soldiers and policemen in what is referred to as the Red Summer. The many visitors to this area find Bisbee culturally rich with artisans, beautiful views, history, and friendly people. For such a small place, there is always something to do. In addition to the Mining & History Museum, Copper Queen Hotel, Queen Mine, and Muheim Heritage House, you will find themed weekends, art walks, stair climbs and ghost tours. My favorite themed weekend happens to be Pirate weekend (Pirates of the High Desert) in the early part of August. I'd like to think they're celebrating my birthday. But actually, they are celebrating the birthday of a business owner who thought it would be fun. And it is! Residence and visitors alike are encouraged to dress up as pirates and mermaids and prowl the streets. In March you can celebrate the return of the vulture. Celebrate youth art, LGBTQ pride, vintage baseball, and small town holidays in a fantastic place! COVID has really taken a toll on this small town, and I beseech you to return to the streets of Bisbee, where the shops and restaurants will once again flourish, with your support. You won't regret it! read more

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Ways way wayyyyy off the beaten path... if you were in the near Southwest Arizona area make your way to Bisbee, for one of the most exciting artistic adventures in the middle of nowhere. The town is full of artists, wonderful cafés and shops.... in the center of the world largest copper mines... words cannot express how quaint beautiful this tiny gym of a town is... read more

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If you've had the opportunity to travel much, if not all or most of Arizona (which few have), it is virtually impossible, to find any town or city with the personality, chutzpa and uniqueness this community has. Once Indian Tracker Jack Dunn discovered signs of mineral deposits here in 1877, Bisbee began its history. Once known as "the Queen of the Copper Camps", it is no wonder that this once vigorous mining town in Cochise County in the Mule Mountains Arizona has been one of the best hidden gems to visit in Arizona which has made Sunset Magazine's top choices of places to retire, and Frommer's one of the best towns to visit. From its living museum area of the mining town of Lowell on its south end, to the lively neighborhoods and visitors, where old west films were shot, plenty of activities held, music events abound, and more, this is by far one of the most friendly and fun towns around. Local shops, artisans, pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs and sundries as well as the local retailers from arts and crafts to knick-knacks, it is more than worth the give or take 3 hour jaunt from Phoenix. We're already planning on going back... it's just a matter of how soon! read more

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I love Bisbee. Don't go there with any expectations . Just go, and just be. Be in Bisbee and take it all in. It's quirky, hippie, cowboyish. It's a free spirited place with fun arts community. You can explore the mines and haunted hotels or ha g out with the musicians and artists. Grab a bite at Cafe Roka. Go to Room 4 Bar - smallest bar in Arizona. Just love this town. Drop the expectations and take it in for all its funky, hilly glory read more

This an amazing small town that has seen a revival from the days of the Mining Companies to a charming Artist Community. Located in Southern Arizona just south of the famous town of Tombstone. The Historic area is where everything revolves around as the old hotels, restaurants and shops are located all within walking distance. When you visit you will want to arrive early as the parking is very limited and you may have to drive around for a while to find one. Make sure you go to the Visitor Center when you first arrive as they have a wealth of information about the town as well as the surrounding area. read more

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Enjoy our trips to this town every time. I wish there was a better central location to find out about the activities for this amazing city I feel I have to look for myself and with the economic situation it's been a rough go for so many. Please support this amazing place!! read more

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Bisbee was absolutely perfect. Welcoming, overflowing with love, clumsy grace, and friendly at every turn (well except maybe when mousse and marmalade needed to know their place. spoiler: it's on toast). I'm going to miss Bisbee for their coziness especially. You could always rely on Bisbee to warm you up on cold days, the sound of purring reverberating through your torso. We have devotional calendars to you Bisbee you were so great. Who knows how many photos in my library are of you you handsome thing. Despite being amorphous and oddly/perfectly-shaped you always fit right into the hole in my heart. Gonna miss you forever. read more

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Bisbee is an amazing little city in an otherwise rather barren part of Arizona. It is an ultra-liberal, highly colorful place. Lots of restaurants and shops. read more

Bisbee is a cute little town with lots and lots of hills. If UR looking for a cardio workout, I couldn't think of a better place. If UR a Stairmaster King/Queen, then this is your Nirvana! The town was founded in 1877 by a group of US Army scouts. And, not too long after that copper was found in "them thar hills", as they say. Bisbee ultimately became known as the Queen of the copper camps. Today, it has a bohemian feel, with an eclectic mix of shops, stores and art galleries. But don't be fooled by those old wooden fronts, there many bargains to be had, if you bring your checkbook. We partially liked Finders Keepers and the two women who run this shop. Don't forget to say "hello" to Alice, their French Bulldog. She is very friendly! read more

I'm writing this review about an Airbnb host, named Angelica. Her property is listed as "Old Bisbee Historic Charmer w/ parking, yard, A/C. I reserved this property, for 2 nights in October 2020 for the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb, in June, 2019. I paid 1/2 of the reservation fee, up front, of $150. On Oct 26th, 2019 she sent me an email changing my reservation for 3 nights, thus wanting an additional $103. After emailing back to her telling her that I did not need 3 nights, that I wanted to keep my original reservation for 2 nights, she abruptly cancelled my reservation. Now most all of the hotels in Bisbee are already rented... PLEASE, be aware of this woman and be careful that she won't do the same thing to you. HORRIBLE business practice on her part... read more

Great fun escape from Phoenix. Come and wander and eat. You will not be disappointed. read more

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You will discover a historic and artistic city nestled in AZ only 1.5-2 hours from Tucson. The drive is scenic and the town is charming. You will hardly find chains/franchises here. Everything is local. I was mesmerized by the authentic feel and mining town characteristics. I like how national parks and monuments are within about 1-2 hour drive. The weather was beautiful in June. There's a lot to do/eat/see. I thought one weekend was just enough time to explore. Bisbee isn't the most handicap friendly. There are many curbs, uneven payment, and stairs. I suggest contacting your hotel to see what ADA accommodations they have. It may be limited because their buildings are historic. read more

The town of Bisbee reviewed as a whole? It's awesome! It's hippie and weird and fun. Park and walk. Find some good food, and drink, and music and art galleries and shops. Check out the mine. Drive a bit further and see the old Warren Baseball field, one of the oldest in existence. There's loads to do in Bisbee. Great hotels, including one with campers (Shady Dell) and the Bisbee Brewing Company. See the smallest bar in Arizona, and if it's full (with 4 people or so) get your drink and take it outside on the patio. This place is historic, full of hills and bumps and weird curving roads, and a lot of history. Stay a while. It's worth it. read more

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We've been making visits to Bisbee since the early 1970's and just loved the place and have spent many thousand hours and $'s there. - Over the past 3 or so years it's changed and as of our visit yesterday, Sept. 27, 2016 the decision has been made to never go back. It was a Tuesday and almost none of the stores were open. We went to 2 antique stores and the one located at 69 Main St was just plain rude, cold and obnoxious.We'd found many items we wanted to buy but left without buying anything. Other shops such as an artist jewelry shop we visited were equally as cold - the wife was nice but the husband was miserable. Even Bisbee coffee, my (former) favorite coffee shop ever was accommodating but had none of it's former friendliness. The nicest person there was the street musician playing guitar - he at least said "Thank you" when we gave him a tip. Bisbee, we loved ya' - bye bye read more

The coolest old mining town turned hippie paradise! Always something to see and do, nice little shops and cafes, and wonderful, unique places to spend the night. If you love art, history, and hiking old Bisbee is the place for you! read more

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As they say, it's "The Best Historic Small Town in America." The historic downtown is very "walkable" and there's something interesting around every corner. Fans of architecture, art, eclecticism or history will be enthralled. The natives are friendly, and the streets are tidy and clean. Great browsing in the shops along Main St. Drivers who are faint of heart or large of car should avoid driving the residential neighborhoods that climb up the canyon side. Great galleries, local color and a handful of restaurants/cafes of which Ana's Seasonal Kitchen is outstanding. The Copper Queen Mine Tour will be interesting for adults and kids alike, but there isn't a lot of other things kids would find interesting. It's what Laguna Beach, Calif., was before money and pretention ruined it. read more

Really freaking awesome town! Tons to do and see, lots of historic hotels, restaurants and more. Love it here and you will too!

Love this town! Yes, there are many different types of people, but that's what makes it fun. Lots of cool little shops, people are super friendly, coffee at the Bisbee Coffee co is amazing, Cafe Roka yummy! Lots of cool ghost hunting, people watching, but overall a nice hippy vibe ...artists, eccentrics, but overall nice friendly folks! Don't be surprised at the smell of a little herb here and there, but hey...Colorado does it, why not AZ? Just come and be prepared to be immersed in history, have some fun, go shopping, enjoy some wine...it's awesome! read more

Busiest small town we've ever seen! Full of eccentric charm and character. Packed with endless local events and shopping. Parking is hard to come by, but you'll find enough to make the trip worth coming and even staying a couple days. read more

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Amazing artist community high in the Southern Arizona mountains. History buildings, dramatic setting, lots of galleries and some great restaurants too. Great experience. read more

In three words Eccentric Small Town. Bisbee is like a Santa Cruz meets the Andy Griffith Show. Small enough that everyone knows each others names and cares how you are doing yet has "Miss" Bisbee competitors who are cross dressing old ladies in rabbit ears. During our visit in Bisbee my wife and I became friends with locals almost everywhere we went and as far as Arizona tourist destinations go we enjoy this spot second to Sedona. There really is something for everyone here from kid friendly mine tours to a vibrant music scene and some decent dive bars. Check out the calendar of events for all the different festivals. read more