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4X4 Private Jeep Tour - 3 hrs Mountaintop Bisbee Open Pits Lowell
Tombstone, Arizona, USA
$132
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Overview
The Miners Peak Tour by Big Jeep Tours provides access to exposed mines south of old Bisbee, revealing areas usually off-limits to the public. This 3-hour adventure combines breathtaking views with rich historical insights into the region's mining culture.
- 🗺️ Private 4X4 Jeep Tour lasting 3 hours, offering a personal exploration of Bisbee and its mining heritage.
- 🏞️ Stunning vistas from the Mule Mountains, known as the “Towers,” where you can see far into Mexico and the border wall on clear days.
- 💎 Visit the Lavender Pit Lookout, situated just five feet from a 900-foot-deep mining pit, with explanations of mining methods and equipment.
- 📜 Learn about the history of mining techniques, including the leaching process used to extract copper from ore, enhancing your understanding of the industry.
- 🏛️ Explore historic sites like Brewery Gulch and the Lyric Theater, diving into Bisbee’s architectural and cultural past.
- 🚙 Drive through Lowell, AZ, capturing photographs of 1940s classic cars and vintage storefronts while hearing about the historic Junction Mine.
- 🏨 Stop by the Shady Dell Hotel, where your guide shares stories of its historical significance amid classic vehicles and antique artifacts.
- 🌳 Tour the Evergreen Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site, learning about its relevance to Bisbee's history.
- 🦮 Service animals are allowed, ensuring a welcoming experience for all participants.
- 🚗 Air-conditioned vehicle transportation is included for your comfort throughout the tour.
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4X4 Private Jeep Tour - 3 hrs Mountaintop Bisbee Open Pits Lowell
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
Meeting point
Between the Table Restaurant and the Mile High Pay Parking Lot. Across the street from the Bisbee Historical & Mining Museum. Light Blue Building.
Return details
Between the Table Restaurant and the Mile High Pay Parking Lot. Across the street from the Bisbee Historical & Mining Museum. Light Blue Building.
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BisbeeStarting from your chosen pickup spot, the Bisbee Warren Tour begins by exploring Bisbee's origins, including its founding and the impact of its first copper smelter. Next, you'll visit OK Street, John Wayne's favorite hangout, and see the architecture miners built. You'll explore the first brewery site and Brewery Gulch, learning about miners' flood challenges and the historic Red Light District. The tour stops at the Lyric Theater and Central School parking lot, highlighting local history and architecture. A visit to the Old High School delves into the area's educational past. Ascending High Road offers panoramic views and a thorough history of Bisbee. The tour concludes on Main Street at Quality Hill, showcasing historical and architectural details, with three stops that bring Bisbee’s story full circle.
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You will go up the mountain above Bisbee and see the Divide from atop a famous tunnel, where a notable 1914 monument is also located. Next, you'll follow a winding dirt road up the mountain, passing by areas where you might spot wildlife and get glimpses of the Sulphur Springs Valley. At the summit in the Mule Mountains, known as the “Towers,” you'll enjoy breathtaking views of nearby mountain ranges and look far into Mexico. On a clear day, you can see the border wall and Douglas, AZ. In some places, you might even find minerals like malachite and turquoise on the ground.
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Lavender PitYou'll visit the Lavender Pit Lookout, just five feet away from a 900-foot-deep mining pit. Here, the guide will explain the mining methods and equipment used. Next, we'll visit another section of the pit to see the remnants of leaching ponds. Your guide will explain how copper is extracted from ore using the leaching process, deepening your understanding of mining techniques. The tour also covers the social and cultural impact of mining, discussing the history of nearby closed mining communities and the prospects for future mining. This attraction provides a comprehensive look at mining operations, from large-scale activities to detailed chemical processes, all surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
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You'll travel to Lowell, AZ, and explore Erie Street, lined with 1940s classic cars and vintage storefronts—perfect for photography. Your guide will provide details about the historic Junction Mine operations in the area. Next, you'll visit the Shady Dell Hotel. As you drive through its lot, filled with classic vehicles and antique artifacts, your guide will explain the hotel's historical and cultural significance. The tour then proceeds to Lowell School, recognizable by its copper roof and doors, where your guide will share historical facts and personal anecdotes related to the school. Another stop includes a visit to a leaching drainage ditch, now polluted, where your guide will recount childhood adventures. The final part of your tour is a drive through the Evergreen Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site. Here, the guide will discuss the cemetery's historical importance and its relevance to Bisbee.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4X4 Private Jeep Tour - 3 hrs Mountaintop Bisbee Open Pits Lowell
Tombstone, Arizona, USA
$132
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
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!