Not your average town

When most people hear 'border town' they automatically think of trashy, dirty indistinguishable towns. I can see and hear it in people's responses every time I tell them where I'm from. But Bisbee doesn't fit that mold. Bisbee began as booming mining town back in the 1880s. When the mines closed the town became a refuge for hippies from around the country. With them came culture, art, and an overall feeling of acceptance and peace. Today that feeling remains and has been joined by other groups to create a truly diverse population. Bisbee attracts an older generation, looking to retire and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and intimate community setting. It has a large Hispanic population that bring rich Mexican tradition into the mix. And it has the younger generation who, born in Bisbee, soaked up the diverse community to become unique, diverse individuals of their own. Bisbee is not your standard border town. It is a place with a lot of history, a lot of culture, and a lot of really friendly people.

These videos illustrate a small part of what Bisbee has to offer.