101 Ways to Explore America’s Best Small Town

By Sterling Noren

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Bisbee, Arizona has a way of surprising people. This small mountain city carries an outsized history, a thriving arts scene, some seriously good places to eat and drink, and a landscape that is quietly breathtaking. Whether you’re planning your first visit or your tenth, this guide is here to help you explore Bisbee the way it deserves to be explored — slowly, curiously, and with an open mind.

About This Guide

This guide was written and photographed by someone who calls Bisbee home, and that makes all the difference. I’m Sterling Noren, full-time resident of Bisbee and co-owner of the Jonquil Motel. You can learn more about Why I Write About Bisbee here, or contact me with questions or suggestions here.

Sign the Guestbook

Bisbee has a way of leaving a mark on people — and we’d love to hear about yours. Whether you’re a first-time visitor who stumbled down Brewery Gulch, a returning regular who can’t seem to stay away, or someone still daydreaming about a future trip, please take a moment to sign our guestbook. Tell us where you’re from, what you got up to while you were here — a favorite meal, a mine tour, a hidden staircase, an unexpected conversation — and if this website helped you find your way around our little mountain town, we’d love to know that too. Every entry adds to the story of this remarkable place and the people drawn to it.