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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bisbee

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bisbee, Arizona

Updated January 26, 2024

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Mule Pass: Not Quite the Continental Divide

A mistaken marker makes an erroneous claim along the historic Old Divide Road.
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Lavender Pit

This open-pit mine is now an abandoned symbol of Bisbee's copper-mining heritage.
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Copper Queen Hotel

This Old West hotel, the longest in continuous operation in the state of Arizona, is claimed to be haunted.
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In the desert of Arizona, a string of ghost towns have been preserved and refurbished to give visitors a glimpse into the history of miners and the businesses who served them during the boom times of the turn of the century. Whether you want to pan for gold, discover junk art, or stay a night in a mining engineer’s cabin, these ghost towns will transport you into Arizona’s Wild West past.

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