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Phoenix is surrounded by some of the most interesting small towns in the American West, and most Phoenix residents have never visited half of them. Within two hours in any direction from the I-10 / I-17 interchange, you can reach a Bavarian-themed arts town on a copper mining hillside, a Route 66 ghost-town where wild burros stop traffic, a...
Most people don't expect Arizona to produce serious wine. The state's reputation runs to cactus and heat and the kind of landscape that seems fundamentally incompatible with viticulture. Which makes the Sonoita AVA (American Viticultural Area), a 5,000-foot-elevation wine region in the rolling grasslands of Santa Cruz County , one of the more pleasant surprises in American wine.
The altitude...
Bisbee is a remarkably good destination for dog travelers. The canyon streets, staircase neighborhoods, and outdoor dining culture of this small Arizona arts community make it a natural fit for well-behaved dogs whose owners don't mind a few logistical considerations specific to a hillside town.
This Bisbee AZ Pet Friendly Guide covers the pet-friendly hotels, dog-welcoming restaurants, hiking options, practical...
Two former copper mining towns. Two dramatic geographic settings. Two arts communities that grew out of economic collapse and cheap studio space. Two collections of galleries, restaurants, and historic hotels that draw visitors from across the Southwest. And yet Bisbee and Jerome are genuinely different places that deliver genuinely different experiences.
If you have time for only one, this comparison...
Bisbee has a reputation as an artsy, upscale small town with fine dining and boutique hotels, all of which is accurate. But Bisbee's most essential experiences cost nothing. The staircase streets, the canyon views, the gallery windows on First Friday evenings, the Lavender Pit at sunset, the street-level life of Brewery Gulch on a Saturday afternoon, these are free,...