Jerome
A steep hill of old buildings with big views.
Bisbee and Jerome
Two old copper-mining towns turned artists' colonies, clinging to Arizona's hillsides.
Jerome, near Sedona, was once called the wickedest town in the West, and it slid down its slope. Bisbee, near the Mexican border, has a Victorian main street and a huge open pit, and you can ride a mine train underground.
- Best Time
- March–May and October–November
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- Jerome is 2 hours north of Phoenix; Bisbee 90 minutes southeast of Tucson.
What to See
2 of 3 are freeQueen Mine Tour, Bisbee
Ride into the old mine in a hard hat.
Bisbee's Stairs and Main Street
Art galleries in a canyon town.
Know Before You Go
- Both are hilly with limited parking.
Where to Stay
Stay in the towns, in old hotels.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Southwest list.