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1. ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center Add To myTucson Vacation Planner

Located off I-19 in Sahuarita, AZ. A modern open-pit copper mine open for tours and featuring mill facility, exhibit center, historic equipment, picnic area, and extensive gift shop. Group discounts. For information, phone 520-625-7513.

2. Black Hills Rockhound Area Add To myTucson Vacation Planner

Located off AZ Hwy 70, east of Safford, AZ in scenic, undeveloped area. Fun half-day adventure for serious rockhounds seeking fire agates and other volcanic rocks. Open all year for digging without permits or fees. For guidelines and a map, phone 888-837-1841.

3. Ghost Towns of Harshaw, Mowry, Washington Camp, and Duquesne Add To myTucson Vacation Planner

Off Hwy 82 near Patagonia, AZ. The bustle of mining may be long gone, but the memories of this once-prominent industry still linger in the remnants of towns that once numbered in the thousands. Some buildings still stand and several cemeteries mark the passing of the town folk that lived the hard life of the pioneer days. Note, some of these buildings stand on what is now private property. 888-794-0060.

4. Morenci Copper Mine Add To myTucson Vacation Planner

Located 54 miles east of Safford. Entertaining and informative two-hour guided mine tour through the operations of the world's largest open pit copper mine. Tours conducted on Fridays and Saturdays, 9a.m. and 1p.m. $8/person. 877-646-8687.