EXPLORE THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN BISBEE
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Tucked into the Mule Mountains of southern Arizona, Bisbee is a town that defies expectations. Once a booming mining camp, Bisbee has transformed into a haven for artists, adventurers, history buffs, and free spirits of all kinds. Whether you're wandering its winding staircases, sipping craft brews downtown, or standing on the edge of the Lavender Pit, Bisbee invites you to slow down and savor its quirky, colorful charm.
We've curated the Top Ten Things To Do in Bisbee to help you make the most of your visit. From world-class art galleries and haunted tours to unforgettable eats and historic treasures, these are the can't-miss experiences that make Bisbee a place you’ll want to come back to again and again.
Explore the best of Bisbee—all in one list.
ARTEMIZIA FOUNDATION
Museum and Gallery of Contemporary, Graffiti and Street Art. Experience over 1000 works of art by 130 artists from 50 countries. Featuring multiple signed pieces by Banksy, Kara Walker, Yayoi Kusama, Ai Weiwei, Andy Warhol, Swoon, Judy Chicago and many more. Includes a Sculpture Garden. New exhibitions ever 8 weeks.
OPEN: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun 11am to 4pm
818 Tombstone Canyon
BISBEE MINING & HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Discover the town's mining history. A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum offers an interactive trip back in time for the whole family, telling the story of a western copper-mining town’s role in the industrialization of America.
OPEN: 7 Days a Week 10am to 4pm
5 Copper Queen Plaza
CAFÉ ROKA
Enjoy a uniquely vibrant culinary style with Chef Rod Kass’s explosive fusion of flavors, surrounded by locals and visitors alike in the historic downtown district of Bisbee. Whether you’re people watching from the full-service bar, enjoying an intimate date or having a family celebration, the historic ambiance and selection of appetizers, small plates and entrees will saturate your taste-buds and tickle your social receptors.
OPEN: Thurs, Fri, Sat 5pm to 9pm
35 Main Street
COPPER QUEEN LIBRARY AND OBSERVATION BALCONIES
Founded in 1882, the library was recognized as the "Best Small Library in America" by Library Journal. In addition, the library was awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2024, the nation's highest honor for public libraries and museums.
OPEN: Wed, Thurs, Fri 10am - 5pm; Sat 10am - 2pm; Sun Closed
6 Main Street
COPPER QUEEN MINE TOUR
Bisbee’s Queen Mine was one of the richest copper mines in history. The mine opened in 1877 and eventually closed when Phelps Dodge discontinued mining operations in the mid-1970’s. The Queen Mine opened once again as a tour for visitors in 1976, nearly 100 years after the mine originally opened. Step into the fascinating world of mining as you don hard hats, miner's headlamps, and safety vests, preparing for an adventure beneath the surface.
OPEN: 7 Days a Week 9am – 3:30pm
478 N Dart Road
ERIE STREET, HISTORIC LOWELL
A living snapshot of a different time in America is preserved and maintained by a community of volunteers. Visiting Erie Street is like walking into a 1950s post-apocalyptic landscape. From all that is immediately apparent, it could have been abandoned in a hurry and forgotten for half a century. Rusting cars, trucks, and an old Greyhound bus sit deserted along the street as if their passengers had suddenly vanished (or worse).
OPEN: 7 Days a Week
LAVENDER PIT
A 300-acre former open-pit copper mine that was in operation from 1950 to 1974. It's named after Harrison M. Lavender, the manager of Phelps Dodge who conceived the idea for open-pit mining in the area. The pit is a notable tourist attraction, offering scenic overlooks and information about the mine's history.
OPEN: 7 Days a Week
Scenic overlook off Highway 80
OLD BISBEE BREWING COMPANY
Enjoy craft beer and a lively atmosphere at the Old Bisbee Brewing Company. Experience award-winning beers, old fashioned root beer, locally distilled Blue Gin, and grilled bratwurst. Enjoy the view from our elevated patio, or make new friends in the taproom.
OPEN: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs noon to 9pm; Fri, Sat noon to 10:30pm; Sun noon to 7pm
200 Review Alley
OLD BISBEE GHOST TOUR
Over a dozen years of experience in bringing the haunted history of Bisbee to visitors. Your Ghost Host will lead this walking tour after dark through Old Bisbee's streets, stairways, and old alleys on an adventure to discover and learn about the ghosts that haunt this 125 year old town.
OPEN: 7 nights a week 7pm
PATISSERIE JACQUI
Known for its innovative and delicious pastry creations, offering unique flavor combinations and presentations. Popular items include croissants (especially the pistachio cream and almond versions), passion fruit cheesecakes, and chocolate eclairs. Semi-finalist for the top outstanding bakery in the USA from the Prestigious James Beard Foundation New York.
OPEN: Thurs 11am – 4pm; Fri, Sat 10am – 5pm; Sun 9:00 – 3pm
91 Main Street