Jerome History Walk

403 Clark St, Jerome, AZ 86331, USA

Duration

1 hour (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Arizona once had a booming mining industry, known for copper and gold. Discover Arizona’s old mining history on a walking tour of the historic mining town of Jerome. Join a small group and explore the mining town stopping at key locations like the sliding jail, that slid off of its foundation into the street, as well as the mining museum.

Listen to stories of the old mining town while you walk
See old mining equipment and saloon remains
Choose from several tour times to suit your schedule
A small group means more attention from your guide

What To Expect

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Come discover historical Jerome as we visit key landmarks and trace the blueprint of Jerome’s history from tent city to booming mine town.

This is a Family friendly tour!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

We will visit the famous sliding jail on this tour. In the 1930s, dynamite explosions from copper miners caused Jerome’s small jail to slide off its foundation 225 feet into the middle of one of the town’s main streets.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Museum and Gift Shop were opened in the early 1950s. With displays depicting the timeline of Jerome’s past to its present, items such as old miners equipment to remains of gambling in saloons can be seen within the Museum.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

All Fees and Taxes

Durations

1 hour (approx.)

Tour's Location

403 Clark St, Jerome, AZ 86331, USA

from 39 $