lakebluffer

Want romantic retreat plus good restaurants.

HappyTrvlr

Look at the Copper Queen in Bisbee.

lakebluffer

Will do, Thanks.

lakebluffer

Ooops -- should have said 'reasonably priced' romantic retreat. Copper Queen is waaay too expensive.

martym

Cafe Roka is good for dinner. http://www.caferoka.com/CafeRokaBisbee.html

starrs

This is not what you are looking for either, but one day I'm going to Bisbee to see it -
http://www.theshadydell.com/

I just think they are so cool
Maybe lunch at Dot's Diner?

lakebluffer

Shady Dell looks quite retro, but I'm w/out a trailer. Dot's Diner is a definite maybe. And Cafe Roka -- wow. Looks fantastic.
Thanks!

starrs

But you can rent one of those retro trailers
I'm going to...one day.

martym

Be sure to make reservations ahead of time at Cafe Roka

sludick

I second the Cafe Roka recommendation, it is wonderful. But as I recall, they are not open every night, and they do fill up - so be sure to check ahead and make reservations. We called ahead for reservations the same day and were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar, but it was too last minute for a table.

Have never stayed in Bisbee, but am wondering how this B&B might be? http://www.calumetaz.com/index.html

roy2moira

I went to Bisbee last year. The Copper Queen Hotel is very nice. I brought up rates on the internet for 2 days in the month of July. The total cost,including tax was $270.96. Check out the other places (not many) & you will find that the Copper Queen is not that much more in cost but a lot more in quality. Bisbee is pretty cool.

lakebluffer

Got a res tied up at Cafe Roka. As to Copper Queen, I was looking for something with separate cottages and more pastoral -- think I've found it at the Gardens at Mile High Ranch. Will report after our visit.
Thanks all!

sludick

Looking forward to your trip report - have fun!

ellen_griswold

Wanted to jump into this conversation to ask this:

If we can't stay overnight in Bisbee, is it worth making the big loop off I10 just for the day? IOW, is there enough to see / do / dine just for the day? Or is the charm / appeal found in the ovenighting?

Bisbee has been on my to-see list, after reading about it in AZ Hwys mag years ago.

We did Tombstone years ago with the kids or would do the two towns together. Tombstone was definitely touristy but enjoyable

starrs

Ellen, please go to the Shady Dell for me. Take a couple of pictures.

ellen_griswold

Hi Starrs!

Yes, I was thinking it might be fun! I saw pics years ago and thought it sure would be unique

Since then though, we've slept in a Tipi / Teepee in Williams, AZ and a Caboose in Williams, AZ; the latter wasn't that great

But it sure looks fun, plus Dot's diner.

Which is why I'm wondering if the overnight stay is the real attraction in Bisbee?

starrs

I've stayed in that teepee too.

ellen_griswold

Hey Starrs, tried to get a ressie at the shady dell and there are no vacancies, for most of the summer, too. I'll keep trying for a cancellation. Even tho none have full bathroomsLove the kitchy-ness!

Any other ideas out there?