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The Queen Mine was one of Bisbee's richest and operated from 1877 - 1975. It has seven levels with 143 miles of passageways. The Mine has natural ventilation due to the many shafts and drifts. The average temperature is 47 degrees, so visitors are advised to bring a warm sweater or jacket. Visitors are also issued hard hats, slickers, and miner's headlamps before taking the underground train deep into the former Copper Queen Mine. Retired miners narrate the tour and show how the turn of the century mines operated.

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Queen Mine Tour a Highlight of Visit to Eclectic Bisbee - Experience the Inside of a Mountain

Just outside of Bisbee, Arizona, as you head south on Highway 80 toward Mexico just 11 miles away, is a massive, deep hole in the earth -- an open pit copper mine, heavily terraced as you gaze into its depths. The scope is incredible, inspiring thoughts of what this area must have looked and sounded like in the mine’s heyday.

A late spring trip to Arizona for a graduation in Tucson, about 90 miles away, offered travel opportunities. The copper mine tour was reputed to be one of the most popular activities during a visit to Bisbee, along with bar hopping, music listening, visiting museums and galleries, or touring any of the many period hotels and properties in this quirky town where eclectic cowboy meets hippie meets history.

Mine tours are popular in many destinations where the activity was practiced. I recall visiting an old gold mine in Colorado, descending deep into the earth for a miner’s perspective of the world below. I signed up for a tour of the Bisbee “Queen Mine.”

Seeing the vast, extremely deep open pit had me rethinking my plans. I don’t like heights and had visions of being on some tour where you’re navigating some terrace ledge with the mine’s bottom 1,000 feet below. No thanks. When I showed up early for my scheduled tour, I asked one of the guys behind the counter about the actual tour and whether any precipices and the like were involved.

“Not at all,” said John Balas, an affable man who then proceeded to outline the tour scenario – basically about an hour underground, visiting some mine tunnels and work areas. “People who are claustrophobic sometimes have problems,” Balas shared. “We always stop the carts close to the entryway when first heading in. This lets anyone who might be feeling that they can’t handle it get off and return to the outside."

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Our tour group gathered and went through a processing line, getting a safety vest, a hard plastic helmet and a light and battery pack. Many on the tour were members of the Iron Brotherhood motorcycle club that was staging a national gathering in Tombstone, Arizona. When it came time to board the carts that would carry us on small rail tracks into the mine, I was happy to see Balas was our guide.

He opened the foreboding door to the mine entrance, gave the bell a clang and towed us into the mine. The tunnel was tight in many places with rocks and support timbers just a foot or so away on each side and overhead. About 100 yards in, he stopped, letting the group sit in the darkness. If any claustrophobes were having second thoughts, they didn’t voice them. We motored on, eventually traveling 1,500 feet into the mountain.

Small lights punctuated the trip, including one distant light Balas jokingly referred to as “the light at the end of the tunnel."

Once inside the mine, there are two places where you disembark and head out on foot, visiting areas with displays showing how the “muck,” the ore-rich rock being excavated was extracted and removed, first using strictly human power – young men called “swampers,” then mules and finally machine-powered propulsion. The is also an exhibit showing how geologists prospected the tunnels looking for ore-rich veins, followed by dynamite charges set to achieve the perfect blast and rubble pile for exaction.

Various tools of the industry are displayed with Balas giving detailed explanation of workings and purpose of each. Drills, hoppers, carts and even a rolling two-seater toilet - Balas termed the contraption a little "over-engineered" - are on the tour. In one large, cavern-like room, Balas shown his light on an area of rock and the form of a disembodied head appeared. Balas said this was "Headless John," the "spirit of the mine" and a guardian angel of sorts to the miners. Some tours are given by former miners, but Balas notes many of the miners who worked in the mine, which closed permanently in 1975, are now elderly. Balas is a retired history teacher and his tour is educational, detailed, and fun, punctuated with quips and personal asides. “There are a lot of good stories down there,” he said.

Included are how the mines were discovered (a U.S. Cavalry officer with a little knowledge of geology found the initial “interesting” rocks), the politics associated with the land, how the Industrial Revolution changed things along with electricity and communication innovations driving the need for copper. Balas tells how poor sanitation resulted in mass outbreaks of hookworms in the miners, which eventually resulted in the rolling outhouse. He shared how the power drills could fill the tight working areas with dust, causing deadly silicosis. Use of water at the drill impact point eventually solved that issue. He outlines how mining could be a good paying job back then, with many of the miners getting healthy commissions – sometimes thousands of dollars a month - based on the amount of rock brought out.

Back in the days when steak dinners could be had for about 16 cents and a loaf of bread cost a penny, a hardworking miner could make about 35 cents an hour, according to Balas. They were making about $50 a day in 1975 – righteous pay dude! I remember joining the Air Force just a couple years later and pulling down a base salary of $375 a month.

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The mine operated continuously for almost 100 years, employing 4,000 men a day at its zenith. Bisbee mines produced metals valued at $6.1 billion (1975 prices), said to be one of the largest production valuations of all the world’s mining districts in the world. This includes estimated production of 8 billion pounds of copper, 2.9 million ounces of gold, 77.2 million ounces of silver, nearly 305 million pounds of lead and 372 million pounds of zinc.

Open-pit mining began in 1917 to meet the copper demand during World War I. As ore reserves dwindled at the mine, the open pit mine closed in 1974, followed by the underground operations the next year. Bisbee’s mayor saw an opportunity to take the closed mine and turn a portion of it into a tourism opportunity and a chance to help preserve and share the area’s heritage. The Queen Mine Tour opened to visitors in February 1976. Since then, according to the tour website, more than a million visitors, from all 50 states and more than 30 foreign countries, have entered the mine

The Deportation

One topic not covered in the tour is the great labor strike and deportation 1917. Copper prices were rapidly increasing, but miner pay wasn’t. In May of that year, one of the miner’s unions presented a list of grievances and demands to the Phelps Dodge company, the mine’s owner. One miner’s union was reportedly affiliated with the Industrial Workers of the World, the "Wobblies,” a radical group founded in Chicago in 1905 that eschewed capitalism and was credited with using violence and sabotage to achieve its goals. The demands were rejected, and 3,000 miners went on strike in late June.

The mine owners used the IWW connection to take unprecedented action against the striking miners, organizing a posse of more than 2,000 men led by the local sheriff to round up striking miners and suspected sympathizers on July 12. Nearly 2,000 men were arrested and marched by the heavily armed posse to a ballpark where they were given a chance to end the strike and denounce the IWW. Reportedly, some 700 did and were allowed to return to work. The rest were loaded onto railcars and taken to Hermanas, New Mexico, where they were unloaded and stranded, mostly penniless, with the clothes on their backs. Federal troops soon arrived to alleviate the situation. The act was investigated and deemed completely illegal. Phelps Dodge company executives were arrested the next year. None were convicted and none of the deportees returned to their homes or jobs.

The tour currently costs $14 for Adults and $6.50 for children age 6-12. Younger children are not allowed underground. Participants cannot wear open-toe shoes or high heels. Reservations are required for underground tours. For information, reservations, and group rates, call 866-432-2071 or 520-432-2071. You can also book online at www.queenminetours.com . The tours are offered year-round, except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Five tours a day are usually offered. They fill quickly. It’s best to book well in advance if possible. The tour location, close to Bisbee’s downtown, has an ample gift shop. A documentary about the Bisbee mine airs in a small viewing area adjacent to the gift shop.

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By the early 1900s, Bisbee was a boom town, the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco, with more than 20,000 people. It had a mix of culture – with libraries and theaters – and more colorful, salacious attributes such as an ample offering of saloons (nearly 50) and brothels. Thankfully, many of these historic watering holes are still serving up the libations, as well as copious amounts of live music. As to the brothels, well, I can’t find anything in the current guidebooks there, but gambling and prostitution were outlawed by about 1910. The city has many vintage hotels, loads of rental cottages and B&Bs , some of which are high along the canyon hillsides and accessible only by steep, lengthy staircases. If you take the mine tour, try to also visit the Smithsonian-affiliated Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum .

Several events calendars are published relating to Bisbee activities today . The Bisbee Saturday Market featuring farm produce, crafts and more is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vista Park in the Warren district. The Discover Bisbee website is a wonderful resource.

Images 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 clockwise from top left courtesy of Discover Bisbee

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My husband & I have lived in AZ (Scottsdale) for almost 25 years and always heard mixed reviews of Bisbee. Last Nov, we decided to take the 3 hour drive south and spend a long weekend exploring Bisbee… since then we’ve gone back two more times, and have another weekend planned in Aug! Staying at the Letson Lofts, strolling the back streets at night with a ghost tour, listening to live local music, attending a seance (the best!), drinking (a lot) with the locals, and experiencing the fascinating copper mine tour; Bisbee is a true gem! Great write up… can’t wait to go back :)

Thank you very much - glad you liked it. Bisbee is a cool town and I'd sure like to visit again for a 3-day weekend and catch a little of the local music scene. Happy Rambling!

The moveable privy certainly is appealing. As we age, the call of nature becomes a bigger and bigger part to our outdoor adventures. I am planning what may be close to my last small mouth bass outing. Trip in July for the Rapidan, James and Shenandoah rivers. Have even stored up on old South Bend spin orenos off of eBay.

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"It's Cool Underground" Explore the depths of Bisbee's famous Queen Mine. Don mining hats, slickers and lanterns worn by miners...ride the mine train deep into the mine...marvel at remaining copper minerals...experience the life of miners as they toiled in the subterranean tunnels. Open daily. Tour times: 9 AM - 10:30 AM - Noon - 2 PM - 3:30 PM. Tours leave from the Queen Mine Tour building located within walking distance of Historic Bisbee. The mine is a cool, Dress accordingly. No open toe shoes or high heels. Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Reservations suggested. Call 1-866-432-2071 or visit queenminetour.com. Stop by the Queen Mine Store for gem and mineral specimens, jewelry and other unique items. …

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The tour was very interesting and very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and willing to answer any and all questions, even though it extended the length of the tour by about 10 minutes.

Had an absolute blast learning about the old mining town of Bisbee! It was very educational and enjoyable. Especially thankful for Rochelle at the ticket counter who was very accommodating and lent me her long sleeve shirt, because it gets cold on the tour. Highly recommend!

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What a great time. Highly recommend this but not for kidd. Combine this with a helmet and headlight tour of Kartchner Caverns and you've got a great look at underground AZ

This was a fun tour! It was fun to learn about copper mining from entertaining tour guides! Don't forget a light jacket or pullover. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Great tour. Our guide worked in the mine as a young man and shared a treasure trove of stories, information and humor. I hope to bring my family here some day.

This was by far the coolest part of our day trip to Southern Arizona. My wife and I loved wearing the bright-colored vests and hardhats in the mine. I was not expecting to ride a small train into the mine, but it was so much fun! The tour guide had decades of mining experience, and he was able to answer every question our group had. I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time, as the tickets go quickly, especially for weekend mornings. Definitely get there at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your tour, as the lines are long when you arrive.

Very cool tour! A must when visiting Tombstone. Was memorable and informative. The tour guides are knowledgeable and have a passion for what they do. We had great time and felt like we were an actual miner! Definitely a must then stop by the town and grab some lunch or dinner!

My boyfriend and I were in Bisbee for 2 nights and this was the highlight of our stay! Tour guide was super knowledgeable and we learned so much about life in the mines on the hour long tour. All the staff and guests are required to wear masks, which we really appreciated. Gift shop was cute as well!

This tour was really amazing! The history and the way things were done is amazing to hear. Doug was our tour guide and he was really good. Thank you Doug for a great tour. Definitely recommend this tour.

There's just something special about throwing on your hard hat, heading under ground, braving treacherous working conditions, and mining some copper. Or... you can throw on your hard hat and go on a tour instead. The Copper Mine Tour is a must do if this is your first time in Bisbee. I mean, you'd kind of be a hypocrite if you visited an old historic AZ mining town and skipped the mining part. The tour is just a short walk away from the brewery's and art studios lining downtown Bisbee and is a reminder of where the town got its roots. The tour takes just over an hour and is guided by locals who have a lot to share. The mine tour is totally worth a shot next time you pass through Bisbee.

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“One of the world's best copper camps!”

BISBEE - a name to stir the interest of mining men everywhere - has been one of the greatest copper camps the world has ever known. In almost 100 years of continuous production before the Bisbee mines closed in 1975, the local mines produced metals valued at $6.1 billion (at 1975 price) one of the largest production valuations of all the mining districts in the world. This staggering amount of wealth came from the estimated production of 8,032,352,000 lbs of copper, 2,871,786 ounces of gold, 77,162,986 ounces of silver, 304,627,600 lbs of lead and 371,945,900 lbs of zinc! Today’s Queen Mine Tour takes visitors deep into the old workings of the famous Queen Mine where great tonnages of extremely rich copper ore was mined in the early days, catching the attention of the mining industry around the world as one of the greatest treasure troves of copper ever discovered. Taking the Queen Mine Tour is to step back through the pages of history. A melting pot of immigrant miners from the mining districts of Europe labored beneath the Mule Mountains to feed the insatiable demand for copper and electricity. The electrical age changed the World from a predominantly rural society to the industrial age, bringing with it the highest standard of living the world has ever known.

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Great tour, great experience. If you find yourself in Bisbee, this tour is well worth the time and money. Located just off the main drag, you can either park in the mine tour parking lot, or you... Read more

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Neal was our guide and he was fantastic! Lots of great information as a previous employee of the mine. The tour is really interesting to see how miners through the years did the job. You actually... Read more

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The tour is good and you get to see farther into the mine. First thing to know, they have parking and restrooms. Second it requires some agility to get on and off their train everyone rides.... Read more

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Our guide was an older man who actually worked in the mine while it was active. They have different exhibits showing how mining changed over time with increases in technology. Super cool.

Near Tombstone is Bisbee, AZ, a world-famous mining town which features a tour of the Queen Mine . You're given a heavy yellow rain-slicker, a heavy hard-hat, and a heavy flashlight powered by batteries containing sulfuric acid, and take a small train down into the depths of the freezing cold mine, where you learn the history of Bisbee and the mine, and how things worked and operated in the mine. It's great fun, and I suggest taking the short drive out to it if you're ever in the Tombstone area.

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Arizona still has a few hundred active mines, but the industry’s heyday is nothing more than a distant memory. Our state’s mining history is far too rich to let fade into oblivion, which is exactly why tours like this one exist. Copper Queen Mine, where some of the largest copper amounts in the world were found, lets curious visitors descend 1,500 feet underground into its depths. The tour guides are all former mineworkers, so rest assured you’re in for an authentic experience.

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The tour costs $14 for adults and $6.50 for children ages 6-12. Kids under age 5 are not permitted underground. Reservations are required, and you can make them online. Visit the mine’s website or Facebook page to learn more and/or book your spot.

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Tour Rates: $16  for Adults / $8 for age 6-12 (taxes are included) . Ages 0 -5 not allowed underground. Prices subject to change.

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