Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine

Visit a reconstructed 1890s-era ghost town.

Goldfield Ghost Town is a great place to experience western American history. Goldfield is about 35 miles southeast of Phoenix, just outside of Apache Junction, Arizona. In 1892, Goldfield was established on a hill near the Superstition and Goldfield Mountains. Goldfield was a bustling gold mining town. At one point, this town was able to support a population of 4,000 people. It had a general store, post office, several saloons, a blacksmith, a meat market, a schoolhouse, a boarding house, a hotel, and a brewery. After the gold rush was over, Goldfield began to see a sharp decline. Between 1910 and 1926, there were several attempts to revive the town, but the mines never produced more gold. 

There are plenty of fun, family-friendly activities here, such as panning for gold, touring the mines, and horseback riding. "Mayor" Bob Schoose is the co-founder and owner of the Goldfield Ghost Town. Along with the steak house and saloon, the town has a Coffee Cantina & Bakery, a general store, and the Miner's Grill & Ice Cream Shop. Please note that leashed pets are welcome outside but cannot enter the shops or restaurants with you. If you're into ghost towns, stop by Goldfield the next time you're passing through Arizona.