Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
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The 5 Best Ghost Towns in Central Arizona, Central Arizona
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Gold King Mine Museum and Ghost Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 545 reviews
$ 7.00 PER PERSON. This was the little town of Haynes Az . A suburb of (Jerome Billion Dollar Copper Camp). They mined gold here from 1890 to 1914. The mine shaft goes down 1270 ft. You can view it but you can not go down in it. We do offer gold or gem panning .The tour is self guided with the employees performing exhibits such as 1914 gas Whitte saw mill, black Smith making knives etc. , various antique engines and mining equipment demonstrations. You can walk through some of the old buildings such as dentist, school, assay, etc. They are filled with old antiques. There is a unique collection of antique trucks, cars , motorcycles ( varies types of vintage transportation). The kids love our petting zoo ( Pedro the donkey is world famous .) There are mini goats, Bella the mini pig, chickens and Miss Bessie the orphan calf.) Great country gift shop with unique gifts. Also have a wood working shop and a old time garage were restorations of these antique vehicles go on.
Reviewed By bluegrassgirl59 - Louisville, United States
We arrived in Jerome in the late afternoon and had time for one activity. This was my 19 year old son's suggestion and we all ended up having a great time. When you pull in the crazy begins, and it doesn't stop until you pull out. We walked through the gift shop, paid our fee, then walked out and began to explore. Imagine the machinery, vehicles, gadgets of over a hundred years all jumbled up in one spot and you'll have the idea. The owner was wonderful and wandered around with us explaining various buildings, cars, machines etc Then he introduced us to his pig, and his goats, and his chickens. We stayed for over an hour and would have stayed longer but it was very cold. If you like unique adventures, then this is the spot!
2. Goldfield Ghost Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,751 reviews
This abandoned old mining town, which has been refurbished as a tourist attraction, includes a mine tour, rides and shops.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Goldfield, Arizona, is an old mining town that was established in 1893 when gold was discovered in the surrounding Superstition Mountains. The gold ran out a long time ago but Goldfield Ghost Town survives as an popular tourist attraction. Located at 4650 North Mammonth Mine Road, 35 miles southeast of Phoenix, outside Apache Junction, on the east flank of the Valley of the Sun, it looks like a backdrop from an old John Ford Western movie. There are so many things for visitors to do, even 79-year-old retirees who enjoy walking in the footsteps of history. Walk down Main Street, explore the shops and historic buildings, tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine, ride the only narrow gauge railroad train in Arizona, visit the museum with an exhibit of the Lost Dutchman Mine, witness an Old West gunfight with re-enactors, pan for gold, make a scenic guided tour of the historic Apache Trail, see the Superstition reptile exhibit, saddle up for as horseback ride at the Superstition OK Corral Stables and get an awesome aerial view of the town and the picturesque Superstition Mountains from the town's newest attraction, the Superstition Zipline. Is that enough? Open from 10 to 5 daily, Goldfield can be reached from Phoenix by driving US 60 East or Superstition Freeway to exit 196, then left to Idaho Road or Arizona 88 East, then right at North Apache Trail and left at Goldfield Ghost Town.
3. Vulture City Ghost Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By WA_chilly80 - Orting, United States
Driving from Phoenix to Las Vegas, we took a stop on Vulture City Ghost Town. Can’t recommend it enough, the family/staff there was beyond knowledgeable and friendly! It was great stepping back in time and seeing a moment in time. The view down into the mineshaft and the overwhelming feeling of seeing the “hanging tree”. Highly recommend!!!
4. Arizona Grand Golf Course
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 72 reviews
Awarded the Four Star Award by Golf Digest, Arizona Grand Golf Course is one of the most challenging golf courses in the Phoenix area and blends desert target golf with traditional links.
Reviewed By OcPapi
Beautiful course and well taken care of. They accommodates my bachelor party group with no issues. Service was great! It is a very busy course, so be ready for a slow pace, but the view and layout is worth it! Will definitely play again there next visit!
5. Perkinsville Ghost Town
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By billandgeorgeanna - Lake Havasu City, United States
We've been to Jerome, AZ numerous times but have never driven out of town on FR318. What a beautiful 31 mile dirt road scenic drive to Perkinsville, AZ. Now with that said after crossing the single lane Perkinsville Bridge the remaining 6 miles of dirt road up to the 73 was pretty rough but drive-able but then paved road into Williams.
