The Eldorado is located high on OK Street overlooking Brewery Gulch. The Gulch once notorious for its’ numerous breweries and brothels, is still the epicenter of the town’s many fun-filled special events and flamboyant holiday parties. Here you’ll find unique happenings such as the Bisbee Blues Festival, the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb Race, Copper City Classic Car Show, La Vuelta Bicycle Races, Wine and Chocolate Tasting Festivals as well as Bisbee’s holiday parties on the 4th of July, Halloween and New Year’s Eve.
The surrounding Mule Mountains provide numerous trails for a morning hike, bike ride or even bird watching. Bisbee was once considered the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco in the late 1800′s boasting the largest producing Copper Mine in the World. It still has enough historic sites to pique their interest of any history buff.
Bisbee is also home to many artists and musicians, as well as visiting artists and musicians, which means plenty of live entertainment and art shows. Our excellent downtown location allows you to easily walk to and explore all the wonders of this unique western city and its’ one of kind shops, art galleries, museums, restaurants, pubs and tourist attractions which include Ghost Tours, a Mining Museum and Copper Queen Mine tours. There is something for everyone! With our great weather, panoramic views and spacious accommodations the Eldorado Suites Hotel is a perfect place to have a fun-filled and relaxing vacation in Bisbee, Arizona. Or make us your hub while exploring the beautiful southwest… Wineries in Elgin, Gun Fights in Tombstone, Historic Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Bird Watching along the San Pedro River, explore the Chirachua Mountains, Ramsey Canyon & more!
For upcoming events you can view our Bisbee Events blog below, browse our Calendar, or just come and relax with us!
Bisbee Events Blog
Annual Bisbee Historic Home Tour
The 29th Annual Bisbee Historic Home Tour – “Classic & Quirky” is showcasing 13 of its late 19th and early 20th century homes and the church will also be open for viewing. Docents will be at each home to explain its history and answer any questions about the homes. Attend this event in Bisbee’s Warren District, approximately 2 miles outside Historic Bisbee on Friday, November 25th, 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday, November 26th, 10 AM – 3 PM. This event is accompanied by the 10th Annual “Chairs of Bisbee” Art Chair Auction on Saturday benefiting the artists and the Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund. Tickets to the home tour can be obtained through the Bisbee Visitor’s Center for $12/$15 good for both days of the show.
Bisbee Festival of Lights
Each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Bisbee begins its Festival of Lights celebration, which is a fun introduction to the holiday season unique to our town. The celebration starts at 6pm at Grassy Park, next to the Mining and Historical Museum, below the Copper Queen Hotel. Watch this video of a previous year’s festival to get an idea of the holiday spirit that will ensue.
Bisbee After 5… Every Second Saturday
Bisbee, Arizona supports a unique town-wide art walk on the second Saturday of each month called BISBEE AFTER 5. The art walk showcases over 30 shops and galleries, which stay open past their normal closing times and offer special sales, refreshments, live music, and more! ”The Drawings and Mixed Media by Eleven Bisbee Artists” at the Subway Gallery and the “Altered Books” auction to benefit our local library at the SAM•POE Gallery are just a couple of examples of the intriguing goings on one might encounter during their evening stroll. Many other galleries and shops will be hosting events and displaying their wares highlighting our vibrant art scene here in Bisbee. Come join us this Saturday from 5-8pm, or even during the day, for various cultural and shopping experiences. You can check the Discover Bisbee events calendar to check which Saturdays the art walk is on. Hope we see you there!
Halloween Celebrations
Halloween is one heck of a long, fun-filled weekend in Bisbee, Arizona. Friday night there’s live music at various venues, as well as the kickoff of The Annual Comedy Show. Saturday will be hopping starting with an all day music festival, ADELANTE, at City Park. Then on to the big Costume competition and party at the Old Bisbee Brewery, dancing in the streets and much merriment everywhere! Monday, actual Halloween night, showcases the Bisbee Royale presenting Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkestra at the Central School Project. Check out the details at www.bisbeeenclave.com. We hope you’ll join us at our Bisbee hotel for this fun filled holiday weekend we are famous for. And don’t forget your costume!
Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb
Photo by Ron McCoy
The Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb is the most unique physical fitness challenge in the USA, established to “save the stairs” that wind throughout the Europeanesque town of Old Bisbee. This event occurs each year in mid-October and encourages physical fitness regardless of age, level of fitness, ability and available time. The Bisbee 1000 allows you to use any combination of walking, running and resting to traverse nine sets of steps and numerous back-roads at a mile-high altitude. While conquering over 1,000 steps you will be serenaded by musicians playing at strategic points along the route. The Bisbee 1000 is rated by experts as the top 5k in the USA for scenery, price, fun and freebies! Please visit Bisbee1000.org for more information.
Bisbee Wine Festival
The Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival is coming up this Saturday October 8, 2011 from 4pm to 7 pm at City Park in downtown Old Bisbee. The event will showcase a selection of wines from all over the world, as well as wines from vineyards in Elgin and other Arizona wineries. Sample the best of Bisbee’s restaurants, such as Cafe Roka and a host of others. The Wine Festival is sponsored by the Bisbee Rotary Club, and all the delicious samplings are included in the cost of admission. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased through PayPal or at the Copper Queen Mine Museum on Main Street in Bisbee. Much fun will be had!
Bisbee Blues Festival – September 16-17, 2011
The annual Bisbee Blues Festival is coming up September 16-17, 2011. Tickets are on sale now, $20 advance, $25 at the gate. Gates open at noon, show starts at 1pm. For more information, visit thebisbeebluesfestival.com.
Brewery Gulch Daze
Sunday, September 4th is Bisbee’s 46th Annual Brewery Gulch Daze. Events will include a Wacky Pet Parade, Kids Games, Recycled Art Auction, Silent Auction, Miz Ole’ Biz Contest & live music by Buzz & the Soul Senders.
The Eldorado is located high on OK Street overlooking Brewery Gulch. The Gulch once notorious for its’ numerous breweries and brothels, is still the epicenter of the town’s many fun-filled special events and flamboyant holiday parties. Here you’ll find unique happenings such as the Bisbee Blues Festival, the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb Race, Copper City Classic Car Show, La Vuelta Bicycle Races, Wine and Chocolate Tasting Festivals as well as Bisbee’s holiday parties on the 4th of July, Halloween and New Year’s Eve.
Bisbee is also home to many artists and musicians, as well as visiting artists and musicians, which means plenty of live entertainment and art shows. Our excellent downtown location allows you to easily walk to and explore all the wonders of this unique western city and its’ one of kind shops, art galleries, museums, restaurants, pubs and tourist attractions which include Ghost Tours, a Mining Museum and Copper Queen Mine tours. There is something for everyone! With our great weather, panoramic views and spacious accommodations the Eldorado Suites Hotel is a perfect place to have a fun-filled and relaxing vacation in Bisbee, Arizona. Or make us your hub while exploring the beautiful southwest… Wineries in Elgin, Gun Fights in Tombstone, Historic Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Bird Watching along the San Pedro River, explore the Chirachua Mountains, Ramsey Canyon & more!
The Vintage Bisbee Wine Festival is coming up this Saturday October 8, 2011 from 4pm to 7 pm at City Park in downtown Old Bisbee. The event will showcase a selection of wines from all over the world, as well as wines from vineyards in Elgin and other Arizona wineries. Sample the best of Bisbee’s restaurants, such as Cafe Roka and a host of others. The Wine Festival is sponsored by the 
