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Visitor tip
The mine tours and train rides are the most popular paid attractions and worth the cost according to visitors - plan to experience these as they offer unique hands-on Arizona history that sets this venue apart from typical museums
Visitor tip
Families with older children and teens should plan time for the zipline activity, which visitors note as an exciting experience that even hesitant participants enjoy
Best time
If visiting Lost Dutchman State Park or exploring the Apache Trail scenic drive, Goldfield makes an ideal intermediate stop requiring 2-3 hours to experience the key attractions without feeling rushed
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic Ghost Town
- Highlights
- Gold panning, Mammoth Mine tours, narrow gauge train rides, old west gun fights
- Hours
- Train & Mine 10am-5pm daily, Merchants 10am-5pm
- Location
- Apache Junction, AZ on historic Apache Trail
What visitors say
We ended up stopping by on our way back from the Lost Dutchman State Park. If you are visiting the area it is a nice attraction. It is mainly for tourists or locals wanting to take out of state family somewhere for the day. The…
Had a great time with my son here. Lots of old equipment and story's. Cool historic area, nice view of the Superstition Mts.
Nice place to visit. No parking and admission fees. Train history time and underground mine tour is worth the money
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Did You Know?
- Features Arizona's only narrow gauge train, offering a unique transportation experience through the recreated gold mining town
- Located on the historic Apache Trail (SR-88), a scenic 40-mile route that connects Apache Junction to Roosevelt, significant to Arizona's mining and transportation history
- Offers underground Mammoth Gold Mine tours allowing visitors to experience authentic historic mining operations
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