Established in 1893, Goldfield Ghost Town near Apache Junction, Arizona, is a historic Old West adventure destination reviving the mining and gold prospecting days of the past.
This unique little old town brimming with recreated early times type entertainment and fun for all ages touts it’s the “Gateway to the Legendary Superstition Mountains,” indicating its proximity to and extraordinary views of the infamous mountain range.
Attractions at Goldfield Ghost Town
Many exciting and fascinating tourist attractions live and breathe at Goldfield Ghost Town within Apache Junction, AZ’s city limits. The once-thriving mining town now named a ghost town caters to high adventure seekers with a zipline providing an aerial view of the Superstitions. There are train rides on a narrow-gauge railroad, goldmine tours, and jeep tours for the more casual explorers and sight-seers. As well as a reptile exhibit, gunfighter shows, shooting gallery, a historical museum, horseback riding, panning for gold, and even a tour of an Old West bordello.
Superstition Zipline | Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad | Goldfield Mine Tours | Apache Trail Tours | Superstition Reptile Exhibit | Goldfield Gunfighters | Eagle Eye Shooting Gallery | The Mystery Shack | Goldfield’s Historic Museum | Superstition’s O.K. Corral Stables | Lu Lu’s Bordello at Goldfield | Gold Panning at Prospector’s Palace
Merchants at Goldfield Ghost Town
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. Visitors can enjoy a variety of tasty sweet treats in the desert, including ice cream, homemade fudge, and old-time candy convections. 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.
Along with attending to your snack and refreshment needs, Goldfield Ghost Town offers unparalleled shopping experiences with local cultural treasures from the Southwest. 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.
Time after Time | The Blue Nugget | Miner’s Grill & Ice Cream Parlor
The Living Desert | Mother Lode Mercantile | Coffee Cantina & Bakery | Border Town | Church on the Mount | Siphon Draw Apothecary | The Mudslinger Pottery | Gidy-Up Gourmet
Goldfield Ghost Town Grub | The Mammoth Steakhouse & Saloon
You’re bound to get a hankering for some good old fashioned grub while exploring Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, Arizona. With all the gun slingin’, gold diggin’, and all, it’s no wonder, you’re hungry and parched. The Mammoth Steakhouse & Saloon is onsite servin’ up your favorite fixins. Here’s a sampling of some menu options to please your palette.
- Giant Mammoth Burger, a half-pound burger with pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, and mushrooms
- BBQ Beef Sandwich served with fries
- Deep-Fried Cod Filets served with baked potato, roll and vegetables or beans
- 16-ounce T-Bone Steak served with baked potato, roll and vegetables or beans
- Kid’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich served with fries and vegetable, “For little miners 12 years old or younger.”
- Homemade Apple Dumplings with Ice Cream
Cowboy Dan (the grub slinger) can also accommodate your private party and cookout needs with The Mammoth’s onsite catering service.
Groups & Private Events at Goldfield Ghost Town
The folks at Goldfield Ghost Town grant a unique scenic indoor and outdoor venue and are ready to help with your special private event. With 7500 square feet of entertainment space, the Mammoth Steakhouse and Saloon at Goldfield Ghost Town can accommodate your celebration specifications and group size, by customizing packages that fit any occasion.
Goldfield Ghost Town Location & Hours
Discover the Old West’s grandeur at Goldfield Ghost Town off of Arizona State Route 88, the historic North Apache Trail, approximately four and a half miles from Apache Junction, AZ to the northeast.
The Merchants are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, the Bakery is open from 9 am to 5 pm, and the Saloon’s hours are from 11 am to 9 pm. Be sure to call the venue when planning your travel to ensure certain attractions and shops you are interested in at Goldfield Ghost Town are officially open and available.
If you and the family are looking for a Wild West experience in the heart of the Arizona desert, Goldfield Ghost Town, with its not-too-far-away-from-modern-civilization locale, is ready to serve up some fun. Behold the breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains to boot. Speaking of boots, don’t forget to strap those puppies on along with your ten-gallon lid and giddy up partner, yee-ha!
- a year agoPretty fun place! Lots to do and see. I like that you pay per experience and not a general admission. The zip line looks sketchy but it really isn't. We enjoyed the train ride and seeing all of the cacti around the little ghost town. We ate at the little stand towards the front of
- 3 months ago[MUST VISIT PLACE IN ARIZONA] A perfect day out place! Spent our Saturday here and enjoyed nicely with my family. Got a chance to explore this old town and visited most of the shops out there. Took a rail ride ($12/person) and Zip line ($14/Person). Had a nice lunch (Good restaurants are there around). Don’t
- 2 months agoWhat a fun day trip! It's an easy walk around the town with lots of items to browse in the stores. Lunch at the Saloon was awesome! Plenty of indoor, outdoor and patio seating. The outdoor seating is covered with the patio in the sun. It features a gorgeous view of the back of the
- 9 months agoThis place is so AWESOME!!! A must do whether you're an Arizona native or just visiting. This place takes you literally back to the wild west with so much to see and do!!! Rich in history and the guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. They have Two dining options and one of them is yes
- 7 months agoI’ve been here twice and both times were full of fun. I’ve been on the train ride and done the mine tour, I recommend both! The train ride was relaxing while the mine tour was a little creepy but also interesting, it’s actually a built replica of the actual mines that are flooded. There’s a
Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc.
4650 N Mammoth Mine Road
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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