Top Things to do in Arizona
9 Mines in Arizona That You Shouldn't Miss
The state of Arizona is one that features a fantastic diversity of landscapes and areas of geological interest. North Arizona is famous for the Grand Canyon, a colorful chasm with steep rocky walls more than a mile deep and stretching some 277 miles alongside the Colorado River. Other notable destinations in North Arizona include Flagstaff set alongside the San Francisco Peaks which has the largest ponderosa pine forest, Museum of Northern Arizona, and is close to a number of national parks and monuments. On the south side of Arizona lies the city of Phoenix, the largest in Arizona. Notable day trips in Phoenix include the Heard Museum which is one of America's largest collections of Native American art, Phoenix Museum of History, as well as the Desert Botanical garden which has a great collection of desert plants.
Restaurants in Arizona
1. Colbaugh Processing Inc. The source for Kingman Turquoise
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By alletab2014 - Riverton, United States
Great source for stabilized tortoise. Cheaper than at big shows going direct to Golden Valley. Worth the drive. Wonderful products - tortoise beads and jewelry & supplies to make your own. Great place for gifts.
2. Grand Gulch Mine
3. Copper Queen Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 879 reviews
Reviewed By VespagirL55 - Bisbee, United States
Our guide Benny worked the copper mines in this area, so he knew the history and offered loads of firsthand experience. Beyond that, he was charming and really knew how to read his customers. This is a must do while in Bisbee. Wear closed-toe shoes, plan for cooler temps underground, arrive half an hour before your tour (I suggest reserving in advance), and bring some money: there's a great gift shop. Parking on site.
4. New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout
5. Four Peaks Mining Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By mikepatrosek - Crystal Falls, United States
Tour was interesting, great stories, fabulous food in the restaurant afterwards, got a free pint and a glass!
6. Morenci Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By ph921
Stunning views- some of the best I’ve seen in Arizona. The trail runs right through quaint town of Clifton and the world’s largest copper mine. The 193 mile trail is difficult to complete in one day if you are coming from Phoenix or Tucson. It will require an overnight stay in Safford and possibly in a eager or springerville. While the temps in Phoenix were in the high 90’s, we were enjoying 50/60° in this Apache, White Mountains. There is no fuel or food available, so gas up before you head out. There are however abundant forest service bathrooms- more bathrooms on this trail than on any highway. No cell phone service for better than 95% of the trail. Consider going in the fall in order to view the full color of the aspens. The road however, is not maintained between October -May so it could be closed due to snow.
7. Tin Cup Mining Company
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
8. Lavender Pit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By JBL010
As you drive up to the pit you notice the different colors in the rock and the meticulous terracing of the land as well the the protruding piece of land that that they mined around . That piece of land remains because the original owner would not sell out to the mining company at the time.
9. Glitter Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By chaudhry50 - Saratoga, United States
What a sweet experience this was. We heard about this while we were on our ATV tour and we decided to just drive to it. We thought this would be a good addition to our #Chaudhry50 goal. And we were so right because my nine-year-old, five-year-old and three-year-old had so much fun digging through the rocks to find a little piece of gem to take home. They wanted to take bigger pieces but I didn’t think Southwest would allow that. I have to say, when we turned into the little road that goes to the mountain, it took our breath away! Definitely worth it and do go check it out. Two suggestions would be to make sure the kids have used the potty before and bring a hammer and a small shovel or three :) The road is long and dusty but don’t let that stop you.
