Embark on an enlightening journey through Jerome, Arizona, one of the largest ghost towns in the US, with this comprehensive shuttle tour. Traverse the town's historical landscape, including its abandoned mines and weathered neighborhoods, in the comfort of a climate-controlled van. As you tour, your guide brings to life the rich tapestry of Arizona settler history with captivating stories about Jerome's past, once known as the "Wickedest Town in the West." This intimate small-group tour, limited to just eight passengers, offers multiple departure times throughout the day, ensuring a personalized and educational experience delving into the intriguing remnants of Jerome's history.
This is a shuttle tour of Jerome rather than a walking tour, so it suits travelers who want to cover the town's hillside history from the comfort of a climate-controlled van. Limited to eight passengers, it stays intimate, and multiple departure times through the day give you flexibility on when to go. The guide handles the storytelling, walking you through Jerome's settler past, its abandoned mines, and its weathered neighborhoods.
Jerome is one of the largest ghost towns in the country and was once called the Wickedest Town in the West, so the material runs deep. If you would rather ride and listen than climb a steep grade on foot, and you want an educational read on how a copper camp became a near-empty town, this format fits. Visitors set on a nighttime scare-focused outing should note this one is pitched as historical and educational.
Questions people ask
Is this a walking tour?
No. It is a shuttle tour in a climate-controlled van, so you tour Jerome's historic landscape without covering the steep town on foot.
How large is the group and when does it run?
It is an intimate small-group tour limited to eight passengers, with multiple departure times offered throughout the day.
What will I learn about?
The guide tells the story of Jerome's past, including its abandoned mines and weathered neighborhoods, and its history as a town once called the Wickedest Town in the West.
