Bisbee,Arizona, is home to fewer than 5,000 people, including artists and creatives.
But it experienced a setback in early 2024 following afire on its Main Street.
The nearbySabino Canyon Recreation Areahas scenic hiking trails and stunning views.
Each rig is decked out in period-appropriate decor, including a 1955 Airstream.
And no visit here is complete without a meal at Dots Diner.
The history of the building is embraced and accentuated by Bisbees quirky, artistic vibe.
After dark, the on-site bar becomes a downtown hot spot with live music almost every night.
Tour guides share the day-to-day realities, dangers, and drama Bisbee copper miners dealt with.
TheArtemizia Foundationis dedicated to contemporary works, including graffiti and street art.
The pieces here are selected for their ability to provoke, educate, and inspire.
Dont be surprised to find art that pushes boundaries and makes you think and feel.
The funkiness found inside is contrasted by the buttoned-up exterior, which is an old bank building.
The shop has more than 60 flavors of olive oil and a broad selection of complementary vinegars and seasonings.
It even stocks a line of olive-oil-based beauty products.
Harper says, My favorite place to find hidden treasures is Acacia.
Its the best antique store in town.
Where to Eat and Drink
Thuys Noodle Shop
Vietnamese food in southern Arizona?
Cafe Roka
Cafe Rokaserves high-quality New American cuisine paired with weekly live jazz and exceptional service.
St. Elmo Bar
When night falls and youre craving a stiff drink, head toSt.
Elmo Bar, the oldest continuously operating bar in thestate, with roots dating back to 1902.
Old Bisbee Brewing Company
Aptly situated off Brewery Avenue, this microbrewery is beloved by locals.
The menu is rounded out by a small selection of eats brats and chili and a house-made root beer.
For that reason, Andrews suggests visiting between late September and early November.
However, if youre looking for lower rates and smaller crowds, Harper suggests the summer season.
Theres alsoa busthat makes stops through all the Bisbee hot spots, including Tombstone Canyon.
Bisbee, located in southeastern Arizona, was founded in 1880.Credit:DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images
Bisbee’s Main Street.Courtesy of the Arizona Office of Tourism
The Shady Dell, a vintage trailer court in Bisbee.Newport 653/Courtesy of the Arizona Office of Tourism
The Bisbee Grand Hotel was established in 1906.Courtesy of the The Bisbee Grand
Visitors enter the Copper Queen Mine, which has been open for tours since 1976.Kirk Rasmussen/Courtesy of the Arizona Office of Tourism
“Ghosts” seen in Bisbee, Arizona while on the Old Bisbee Ghost Tour.Courtesy of Old Bisbee Ghost Tour
The Belleza Fine Art Gallery, on Bisbee’s Main Street.Courtesy of the Arizona Office of Tourism
St. Elmo, established in 1902, is the longest continuously run bar in the state of Arizona.Courtesy of the Arizona Office of Tourism
Chiricahua National Monument, located in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona.Mark W. Lipczynski/Courtesy of the Arizona Office of Tourism
