2 Hr Private Jeep Tour Old Bisbee Open Pits Lowell - Local Guide

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1. The tour starts on OK Street, immersing you in rich history and unique architecture. As you ascend, the guide elaborates on the street's historical significance, pausing at Joseph Muheim's house to discuss his contributions. Next, you explore Brewery Gulch, known for its blend of architecture and historical events, pausing at Muhiem's Bar for an in-depth look. You'll then move to the Lyric Theater and Central School parking lot, each offering different facets of local history and design. A stop at the Old High School provides insights into the area's educational past. The tour then ascends High Road, offering panoramic views and an extensive history lesson on Bisbee. Finally, you'll descend to Quality Hill for another layer of history and architecture before concluding on Main Street with three distinct stops that bring the area's evolving story full circle.

   45 min

2. You'll visit the Lavender Pit Lookout. Here, a mere five feet from a 900-foot-deep mine pit, the guide details mining methods and equipment. We then move to another pit section showcasing remnants of leaching ponds. The guide explains how copper is extracted from ore through leaching, adding depth to your understanding of mining science. We also delve into the socio-cultural aspects, discussing nearby closed mining communities and their historical context along with future mining prospects. This attraction offers an intricate view of mining operations, from large-scale setups to minute chemical processes, all set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes.

   30 min

3. You will enter Lowell, AZ, and explore Erie Street. With 1940s classic cars and vintage storefronts, this is an ideal spot for photography. Your guide will also share insights into the historical Junction Mine operations. Next, you'll move to the Shady Dell Hotel. As you drive through its parking lot, the guide will explain the historical importance and the cultural relevance of the hotel. The lot itself is filled with classic vehicles and antique artifacts. Your tour continues to Lowell School, with its copper roof and doors. The guide will share both historical information and personal stories related to the school. Another stop is at a leaching drainage ditch and its polluted waters. The guide will share stories of how this ditch was a hub for his childhood adventures. The last attraction is a drive through the Evergreen Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site. Here, the guide will educate you on the cemetery's historical background and its significance to Bisbee.

   45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Tombstone

• Its from-price is 78% above the median of the 22 experiences we list in Tombstone.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 22.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tombstone

Tombstone is a preserved Old West silver-mining town in southern Arizona, site of the 1881 gunfight near the O.K. Corral, with boardwalks and saloons.

Tombstone was founded in 1879 after the prospector Ed Schieffelin struck silver in the surrounding hills; he had been warned that all he would find there was his tombstone. The historic district preserves Allen Street's boardwalks and saloons and a courthouse of 1882, now a museum, and the town calls itself the Town Too Tough to Die. The gunfight of 26 October 1881, between the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday and the Clanton and McLaury cowboys, took place near the O.K. Corral.

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