| | Bisbee was an Old West mining camp that proved to be one of the richest mineral sites in the world, producing nearly three million ounces of gold and more than eight billion pounds of copper, not to mention the silver, lead and zinc that came from the Mule Mountains. By the early 1900s, the Bisbee community was the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. It had a population of 20,000 people and had become the most cultured city in the Southwest.In 1908 a fire ravaged most of Bisbee's commercial district along Main Street, leaving nothing but a pile of ashes. Bisbee has since evolved into an attractive artist colony and retirement community emphasizing monthly special events and tourism. Travelers from all over the world come to Bisbee to savor its unique charm, uncommon blend of creativity, friendliness, style, romance and adventure.Bisbee offers its visitors many art galleries, gourmet restaurants, coffee houses, bookstores and specialty shops, as well as charming restored neighborhoods of Victorian and European-style homes perched on the hillsides.Other activities in Bisbee include the Queen Mine Tour, a trip down into the now inactive copper mine; a visit at the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum (a must for history buffs); the historic Muheim House, an outstanding example of 19th century architecture and elegance; and the Lavender Pit Open Mine. |  | | | Additional Bisbee Websites | |
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