Tours of Jerome

THE MINING YEARS

The mile high town of Jerome is built on the side of Cleopatra Hill and sits on what was once a huge deposit of copper, gold and silver. Immigrants from around the world eagerly came to work and perhaps even “strike it rich”.

Jerome is “rich” in the history of the Verde Valley and in its past importance to the State of Arizona. We think you’ll agree that taking a historic tour with us is fascinating and fun!

THE GHOST TOWN YEARS

Plummeting copper prices caused the UVCC mine to be closed in 1953. The Little Daisy Mine/UVX closed in 1938. The towns population dropped to a mere 50 residents in the 1950′s. A far cry from 15,000 people in 1929. The vacant buildings and houses attracted artists from all over the country in the 1960′s and early 70′s. Mostly ‘Hippies’ from California and the West Coast, they succeeded in revitalizing the town, and turned it into the destination it is today.

Join us on a Haunted Tour and experience for yourself!