Bisbee, located about 82 miles southeast of Tucson, is a modern day artists' colony. It's a perfect vacation destination for the curious traveler, who loves the atmosphere of the western days gone by. Bisbee was an old mining town in the late 1800s, and as you walk down main street, you'll wonder if you haven't gone through a time portal. Bisbee is just minutes away from the Turquoise Valley Golf Course in the town of Naco. Plan to stay in one of Bisbee's historic hotels.
Copper Queen Hotel
If you want the full effect of the old west, stay at the Copper Queen Hotel. Once owned by the Phelps-Dodge mining company, the hotel claims to have three unearthly residents--join the ghost hunt that takes place every Thursday night. Some of the famous people who have visited the Copper Queen include Julia Roberts, John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Tom Selleck and Marlon Brando. All 53 rooms are heated and air conditioned. Room amenities include phone and television with cable. Enjoy the two in-house dining facilities, Winchester's Restaurant and the Copper Queen Saloon.
Copper Queen Hotel
11 Howell Ave.
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-2216
copperqueen.com
Canyon Rose Suites
This hotel is situated in the heart of town, within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The Turquoise Valley Golf Course is in Naco is within five minutes' drive. It has the only par-6 hole in Arizona. It's called the "Rattler" and is 747 yards long. The Canyon Rose Suites is a historic building listed on the National Historic Registry. Every room holds the reminder of the old west, but each has been fully restored. Enjoy cable TV with HBO and a VCR in your room. There are laundry facilities on-site for hotel guest use.
Canyon Rose Suites
27 Subway
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5098
canyonrose.com
Hotel San Ramon
This small family-owned hotel offers the amenities and comfort usually found in larger hotels. It has only six rooms, allowing the staff to offer individual attention to their guest's comfort and needs. Located in the center of town, on Bisbee's famous "Brewery Gulch," it's close to many dining and shopping choices. Room amenities include high-speed wireless Internet, cable television, coffee, bottled water, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, air conditioning/heating and toiletries. You'll love the soft sheets and vintage-style quilts on every bed, and the baked cookies available to guests in the lobby. Ask about San Ramon's special discount offer for multi-night stays.
Hotel San Ramon
5 Howell Ave.
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-1901
hotelsanramon.com
About The Author
Karen Ellis has been a full-time writer since 2006. She is an expert crafter, with more than 30 years of experience in knitting, chrocheting, quilting, sewing, scrapbooking and other arts. She is an expert gardener, with lifelong experience. Ellis has taken many classes in these subjects and taught classes, as well.
