Experience Ghostly History Firsthand As You Make Your Way Through The Haunted Town Of Bisbee, Arizona
By Katie Lawrence|Published October 25, 2020
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Arizona is rife with historic towns whose old, weathered buildings whisper secrets of the past. Bisbee, the site of the iconic Copper Queen Mine, happens to be one such place. Mining towns are notorious for being haunted, and this one is no exception. Old Bisbee Ghost Tours gets you up-close-and-personal with all the resident ghosts, stopping at places well-known for unexplained phenomena. This unique tour is both a history lesson and paranormal investigation, promising to fascinate all who experience it.
A copper mining town dating to the 1800s, Bisbee has a population of just over 5,000.
While it's taken on a new, artsier identity, the town still has a gunslinging past that can never be forgotten. From duels in the street to workers meeting their demise after tragic accidents, this blink-and-you'll-miss-it community has quite a tragic past.
Old Bisbee Ghost Tours takes guests on an in-depth journey through the town's haunted history.
Among the destinations include the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum, Queen Mine, Brewery Gulch District, and many other infamous locales. You'll even go inside some of the spookiest places!
Throughout the two-hour walking tour, you'll hear harrowing tales of loss, calamity, and misfortune -- and perhaps even meet some of the spirits born from it all.
Prepare to get up-close-and-personal with the unspeakable horrors that lurk the streets of Bisbee. From the sounds of ghostly children playing at an empty, abandoned park to the vengeful specters of miners who never made it out of the shafts, you never know what otherworldly entities will be waiting in the dark.
Perhaps the most iconic place you'll visit is the historic Copper Queen Hotel.
Bisbee locals have come to accept the fact that several ghosts haunt these halls. In fact, there's a special "ghost ledger" at the front desk where guests can record any unexplained phenomena they experienced overnight!
If you're brave enough to embark on it, the Old Bisbee Ghost Tour is held seven nights per week.
Who knows what it might capture? When you get home and have a chance to sift through the photos, don't be surprised if a few orbs or apparitions made their way into the shot.
Ticket purchase is required in advance of your tour. The cost is $20 per ticket when you book over the phone, or $18 online. Children under five are not permitted. Visit the Old Bisbee Ghost Tour website to learn more, including the safety precautions they’re taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here for their Facebook page.
Have you ever explored this mining town’s haunted history with Old Bisbee Ghost Tours? If so, tell us all the spooktacular details! Being scared out of your mind tends to work up an appetite, so check out our previous article for a restaurant in Bisbee — aptly named “Screaming Banshee Pizza” where you can grab a delicious meal.
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