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Private Tour of Old Brisbee
Tombstone, Arizona, USA
$72
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Overview
The Old Bisbee Tour offers an authentic journey through historic Arizona with a native guide who shares local legends and family stories. This immersive experience caters to diverse interests, from architecture and history to local folklore.
- 🚌 Climate-controlled vehicle ensures comfort in any weather with a removable roof for open-air enjoyment.
- 📚 Insightful tour led by a local guide who provides a detailed look into Bisbee's rich history and hidden gems.
- 🏞️ Explore unique spots along hidden routes known only to locals, offering a perspective that most visitors miss.
- 🏛️ Visit key historical landmarks, including Joseph Muheim's house and Brewery Gulch, while learning about their significance.
- 🔭 Stop at the Lavender Pit Lookout to discover mining methods and the socio-cultural aspects of nearby closed mining communities.
- 🚗 Drive through Lowell, AZ, capturing vintage storefronts and classic cars, perfect for photography enthusiasts.
- 📖 Gain insights into the historical importance of the Shady Dell Hotel and its cultural relevance while viewing classic vehicles and artifacts.
- 🏫 Learn about the history of Lowell School, including personal stories related to its copper roof and doors.
- ⚰️ Explore Evergreen Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site, and uncover its significance to Bisbee's history.
- 🐾 Pet-friendly policy allows you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
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Regular Schedule
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Light blue building across the street from the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.
Return details
Light blue building across the street from the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.
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The tour starts on OK Street, immersing you in rich history and unique architecture. As you ascend, the guide elaborates on the street's historical significance, pausing at Joseph Muheim's house to discuss his contributions. Next, you explore Brewery Gulch, known for its blend of architecture and historical events, pausing at Muhiem's Bar for an in-depth look. You'll then move to the Lyric Theater and Central School parking lot, each offering different facets of local history and design. A stop at the Old High School provides insights into the area's educational past. The tour then ascends High Road, offering panoramic views and an extensive history lesson on Bisbee. Finally, you'll descend to Quality Hill for another layer of history and architecture before concluding on Main Street with three distinct stops that bring the area's evolving story full circle.
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Lavender PitYou'll visit the Lavender Pit Lookout. Here, a mere five feet from a 900-foot-deep mine pit, the guide details mining methods and equipment. We then move to another pit section showcasing remnants of leaching ponds. The guide explains how copper is extracted from ore through leaching, adding depth to your understanding of mining science. We also delve into the socio-cultural aspects, discussing nearby closed mining communities and their historical context along with future mining prospects. This attraction offers an intricate view of mining operations, from large-scale setups to minute chemical processes, all set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes.
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You will enter Lowell, AZ, and explore Erie Street. With 1940s classic cars and vintage storefronts, this is an ideal spot for photography. Your guide will also share insights into the historical Junction Mine operations. Next, you'll move to the Shady Dell Hotel. As you drive through its parking lot, the guide will explain the historical importance and the cultural relevance of the hotel. The lot itself is filled with classic vehicles and antique artifacts. Your tour continues to Lowell School, with its copper roof and doors. The guide will share both historical information and personal stories related to the school. Another stop is at a leaching drainage ditch and its polluted waters. The guide will share stories of how this ditch was a hub for his childhood adventures. The last attraction is a drive through the Evergreen Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site. Here, the guide will educate you on the cemetery's historical background and its significance to Bisbee.
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Private Tour of Old Brisbee
Tombstone, Arizona, USA
$72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!