BISBEE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Motorized Passage Through Tombstone and Bisbee: Ghost Towns, Petroglyphs and Frontier Stories
A five-hour motorized tour from Bisbee that visits Tombstone, Millville and Bisbee’s historic sites, guided by Southwest historians who bring the region’s silver- and copper-era past to life.
Motorized Passage Through Tombstone and Bisbee: Ghost Towns, Petroglyphs and Frontier Stories.
Embark on a five-hour motorized tour from old-town Bisbee that threads together the Cochise County ‘ghost’ towns of Tombstone and Bisbee, stopping at three separate locations where preserved ruins, 15th‑century petroglyphs and monuments recall the boom eras of silver and copper.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tombstone and Bisbee: boomtown legends of silver and copper
Hear how Ed Schieffelin’s discovery at Goose Flats and later copper strikes shaped Tombstone and Bisbee into some of Arizona’s most prosperous—and rowdiest—19th-century towns, with preserved ruins punctuating each stop.
Millville’s petroglyphs and preserved remains
At Millville, short walks reveal preserved town remains and Indian petroglyphs that reach back into the 15th century, an uncommon archaeological layer amid the frontier stories.
Monuments, murders and ranch lore
Along the route you’ll visit memorable sites—the Ed Schieffelin Monument, a lovers’-lock-style bridge, the Battle of the Bulls site, the Clanton family ranch hideout and the Brunckow murders’ cabin—each narrated by knowledgeable regional historians.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
This motorized outing eases you between three separate locations where short walks or hikes lead to preserved ruins, petroglyph panels and roadside monuments; along the way, historian guides thread the sites into the larger story of Arizona’s frontier booms and characters.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs approximately five hours.
Departure is from The Grassy Park in old town Bisbee.
The itinerary includes short walks and hikes at each stop; plan accordingly for brief on-foot sections.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Ghost Towns of the San Pedro River motorized tour?
The tour duration is approximately five hours.
Where do I meet the group?
Meet at The Grassy Park in old town Bisbee.
Which towns and sites does the tour visit?
The motorized tour visits Tombstone, Millville and sites around Bisbee, including preserved ruins, Millville’s petroglyphs and a stop at the Ed Schieffelin Monument, plus several local historic points of interest.
Will there be any walking involved?
Yes—each of the three locations features short walks or hikes where participants view preserved remains and petroglyphs.
Who leads the tour?
Tours are led by knowledgeable historians of the Southwest who provide historical context and storytelling throughout the route.