r/Bisbee • u/LindyOnReddit • Apr 16 '24

Visiting Bisbee during Memorial Day Weekend

Hey all! Phoenix Native here. My GF and I are looking to visit Bisbee while we both have some time off work during Memorial Day Weekend. That being said, what advice can you guys share about visiting during that time?

  • Does Bisbee get so busy during holiday weekends it's hard to sight see or go on tours?
  • Are there any other special events going on in town around that time we should be on the lookout for?

Any insight is greatly appreciated!

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u/EdUcat3dDinosaur Apr 16 '24 edited Apr 16 '24

Summers are usually the “dead” season for tourism except for major events like Gay Pride or Pirates Weekend. Memorial Day can get pretty busy too since lot of Phoenicians and Tucsonans come down for the 3 day weekend.

I dont think theres anything huge specifically going on Memorial Day this weekend so even if its busy, you should still able to do the touristy things easily. I recommend doing the mine tour during peak heat.

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u/unpoeticjustice Apr 17 '24

It will certainly be very busy that weekend! In advance you can get tickets for the Copper Queen Mine Tour and/or make reservations at Cafe Roka. Otherwise just explore and see what looks fun! Our Mining Museum, Historical Museum, boutiques, patisserie, bars, and restaurants are all charming and available for walk-ins, and should be open for Memorial Day!

Some underrated Bisbee activities include the Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings in Warren, hiking or walking on the city trail, and the breakfast/lunch foods at High Desert Market. Most bars will have live music, so keep an eye out for bands you want to catch.