There is something about old ghost towns that attracts oddities. Last year, we stayed overnight in Bisbee, Arizona—an old mining town that was resurrected by a group of artists. Today, we took a pit stop at a neighboring town where all that is left is one street, Erie Street.
I hear that Sunset magazine is going to try to say it, so let me say it first: Bisbee is the best little town to live in. It has a ton of history, quirky community, artists, a micro brewery, and amazing scenery. Originally a mining mecca of rich copper deposits, Bisbee only barely survived the closing of the mines. Yet, as real estate prices slumped, the artists took notice. Cheap land and scenic views drew artists looking for a place to work and revived the area into its artsy, touristy present. While we only stayed two days, a return is definitely in order.