Visitors to Jerome can now step back into the town’s lawless mining‑camp era through the Wild Wild West History Tour, a 90‑minute guided walk highlighting the colorful and often violent stories that shaped one of Arizona’s most infamous boomtowns.

The tour traces Jerome’s rise as the world’s largest copper‑mining hub and its transformation into a haven for outlaws, entrepreneurs, and brothel owners. Guests learn about legendary figures such as Billy the Kid, the murder of brothel owner Belgian Jenny, and the influence of the so‑called Cuban Queen, who once reigned over the town’s red‑light district. Guides describe how Jerome became home to more brothels per capita than anywhere else in the country, fueled by miners, gambling, and sudden riches.

Stops include the Sliding Jail, Husbands Alley, former brothel sites, and remnants of the United Verde Copper Company, offering a vivid look at the town’s rough‑and‑tumble past. The tour also shares the history of the long‑lost Montana Hotel, once considered the finest in Arizona before it burned down.
Marketed as “the real wild west,” the experience blends storytelling with historic locations, giving visitors an engaging look at Jerome’s notorious frontier days.

To learn more and book a tour, go to https://jeromeghosttours.com/wild-wild-west-history-tour/