Spend a fun filled day, rich in wild west history!įor more information visit Goldfield Ghost Town’s website. This roadside reconstruction of a gold discovery boom town delivers period characters, a mine tour, a mystery spot, a reptile museum, and legends of a lost treasure. One attraction is called The Mystery Shack where all sorts of odd phenomenons occur on a regular basis. Well say it: Goldfield is a dazzling nugget of desert entertainment. There are many other attractions at the Ghost Town. Visit the facility and you’ll get to witness an old west gun fight performed by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters. But the legend of the lost Dutchman’s gold mine continued circulating. It became a ghost town, with the wind blowing through its buildings. In 1898, just five years after its inauguration as a town, Goldfield was abandoned. Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels. As the mines closed, the town declined, until the last of its population left. Address: 4650 North Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Today the town is a bustling tourist stop along the famous Apache Trail. Goldfield Ghost Town is located on AZ 88 outside of Apache Junction. After several unsuccessful attempts to reopen the mines, the town did come to life again from 1910 on and off until 1926 but it never could seem to sustain itself with continued growth.
88 Hours Town daily 10am-5pm museum, tour, and ride hours vary Phone 480/983-0333 Prices useum admission by donation train rides 6 adults, 5 seniors, 4 children 5-12.
Just when it looked like the town would outgrow Mesa, AZ, the vein faulted, the grade of ore dropped and the town died a. There were a few shops open but nothing to speak of - just the usual tourist trappings. Back in the 1890s Goldfield boasted 3 saloons, a boarding house, general store, blacksmith shop, brewery, meat market and a school house. As far as Ghost Towns go it was good, but unfortunately it seems that peak season ends in April so there was nothing going on. Our Rating Neighborhood 4 miles northeast of Apache Junction on Ariz. Visited Goldfield Ghost Town in May 2004. But then the gold vein faulted and the grade of ore dropped, leaving the town to die a slow painful death. 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85219, USA. The town was destined to explode in size and was predicted to outgrow Mesa. Goldfield Ghost Town, Apache Junction with kids: I had been to Goldfield Ghost Town once before I had my child, and then recently went with my almost 2. Back in that day Goldfield boasted three saloons, a boarding house, general store, blacksmith shop, brewery, meat market and a school house. It began as a promising town back in the 1890’s. HOMESTEAD HOUSE 004426 GOLDFIELD CITY HALL AND FIREHOUSE RESTORATION. Including an old-time photoshoot complete with all sizes of Victorian & Western-styled costumes, beautiful custom Native American turquoise & sterling silver jewelry, cacti & desert plants, hand-blown glass items, botanical organic handcrafted small-batch skincare, local artisan-made pottery, and imports from Mexico like blankets, dolls, knives, and metal artwork.The Goldfield Ghost Town is an authentic Arizona ghost town. COLO 004382 ASPEN ASHCROFT GHOST TOWN PROJECT OF COLORADO 004383 SOUTH PARK. Pan for gold then take a ride on Arizona’s only narrow gauge train. Tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine and visit the Goldfield Museum. Other noshable options include a full-service coffee cantina and bakery, burgers, hotdogs, refreshing cold drinks, and a salsa shop filled with spicy, mouthwatering, hot pepper filled delights of the Southwest.Īlong with attending to your snack and refreshment needs, Goldfield Ghost Town offers unparalleled shopping experiences with local cultural treasures from the Southwest. Come and visit Goldfield Ghost Town today Walk down Main Street, explore the many shops and historic buildings. Visitors can enjoy a variety of tasty sweet treats in the desert, including ice cream, homemade fudge, and old-time candy convections. Shopping for the perfect Arizona souvenir, taking home a piece of the Old West, and experiencing the Southwest’s culinary contributions is abundant at Apache Junction’s Goldfield Ghost Town near the Superstition Mountains.