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Southern Arizona: Tucson to Bisbee: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 4-day version for March: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 2-day plan · 3-day plan · 4-day plan · best time to go.
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4
days
145 km
distance
7.0 h
driving
25
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~11.8 hours of daylight in March — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Sonoran winter is the whole point — saguaro forests in walking weather, Sonoran dogs after dark, and Bisbee's gallery stairways at their friendliest.
Day 1 Tucson & Saguaro → Tombstone
- Transit
- 2h13
- Finish
- ~17:55
- Temperature
- 3.6°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 11.8h
09:00
10:40
Browse renowned photography works, including Ansel Adams's collection.
50 min · Tucson & Saguaro · Free, donations accepted
open: Tu-F 9AM-4PM, Sa 1PM-4PM
12:20
See over 400 historic aircraft displayed across vast hangars and grounds.
50 min · Tucson & Saguaro · Admission for 1-day pass: $19.50 (adults), $15.25 (Pima County residents), $16.75 (seniors), $13 (children ages 5-12), free (children under age 5); for 2-day …
open: Daily 9AM-5PM (last admission at 3PM); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
13:10
El Güero Canelo elguerocanelo.com map ↗
Enjoy legendary Sonoran hot dogs and carne asada in a lively spot.
60 min · Tucson & Saguaro
open: Su 8:30AM-10PM, M 10AM-10PM, Tu-Th 10AM-11PM, F 8:30AM-midnight, Sa 8AM-midnight
17:05
Overnight: Tombstone
e.g. Tombstone Bordello Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 Around Tombstone
- Transit
- 1h14
- Finish
- ~16:30
- Temperature
- 3.6°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 11.8h
09:00
Marvel at the world's largest rose tree and browse historical exhibits.
50 min · Tombstone · $10 (adults)
open: 9AM- 5 PM
10:00
Witness the iconic gunfight reenactment at this famous landmark.
50 min · Tombstone · Entry charge
open: 9AM-5PM daily
11:00
Step into history inside a well-preserved 1882 courthouse turned museum.
50 min · Tombstone · $7 (adult), $2 (Youth 7-13)
open: 9AM-5PM daily
12:00
Explore a lively former theater, saloon, and brothel now a haunted museum.
50 min · Tombstone · $20 (adults)
open: 8AM-6PM daily
13:35
14:40
15:30
Longhorn Restaurant thelonghornrestaurant.com map ↗
Delight in smoky barbecue pork ribs and hearty steaks in this iconic replica restaurant.
60 min · Tombstone
open: Daily 8AM-9PM
Overnight here
e.g. Tombstone Bordello Bed & Breakfast
Day 3 Bisbee
- Transit
- 1h44
- Finish
- ~17:40
- Temperature
- 3.6°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 11.8h
09:35
10:35
Explore deep underground on a guided tour of this historic copper mine that operated until 1975.
50 min · Bisbee · $13 adults
open: Tours 9AM, 10:30AM, noon, 2PM, 3:30PM
11:35
You will see exhibits on the town's mining past and the stories of its people.
50 min · Bisbee · $7.50 (adults)
open: 10AM-4PM daily
12:35
14:15
Muheim Heritage House Museum bisbeemuseum.org map ↗
Step back in time in this fully restored 1898 family home, now a historic museum.
50 min · Bisbee · $4
open: F-Tu 10AM-4PM (closed W Th)
15:50
16:40
Cafe Roka caferoka.com map ↗
Dine in a beautifully ambiance restaurant overlooking the main street, rated among the best in town.
60 min · Bisbee
open: W-Sa 5-9PM
Overnight here
Day 4 Bisbee → Tombstone
- Transit
- 1h46
- Finish
- ~17:20
- Temperature
- 3.6°C–20.2°C
- Rainy days
- ~2
- Daylight
- 11.8h
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:45
Bisbee After 5 Art Walk m.facebook.com
Mingle with local artists while enjoying music and refreshments on Main Street.
90 min · Bisbee · Free
open: Second Saturday of every month, 5-8PM
14:50
Walk among the graves of outlaws in this restored cemetery.
50 min · Tombstone · $3 (adults)
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