11 Things to Do in Goldfield Ghost Town Arizona

Goldfield Ghost Town, the abandoned old mining town, now has a lot to offer.

Of course, you’re welcome to browse through the various shops and as you go you’ll start to see just how many things to do in Goldfield Ghost Town.

Here are some of the most fun and most unique things to do in Goldfield Ghost Town.

#1 Taste Homemade Prickly Pear Fudge

Visit the Mother Lode Merchantile and ask for a sample of their original, homemade Prickly Pear Fudge (made out of the Prickly Pear Cactus).

If that doesn’t sound good to you, you can always opt for the Gold Nugget fudge topped with real 23K gold.

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#2 Cool Off With Some Prickly Pear Lemonade

Especially when it’s so hot outside, stop by The Coffee Cantina and Bakery to try some of their Prickly Pear Lemonade.

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#3 See 25+ Venomous Snakes & Other Creatures

The snakes come from Arizona as well as all over the world at the Superstition Serpentarium. This is the owner’s personal collection. They are very knowledgeable about the snakes (& other venomous creatures they have on display) and you’ll be surprised at what you see and how active some of the snakes are during your visit.

#4 Soar over the Superstition Mountain Range

Soar at 30 miles per hour on the Superstition Zipline. This zipline, while a bit short at 115-feet long, gives you a great view and thrill. It’s fun for kids and adults and it’s great 2 people can go up together at a time. Use this Groupon to save on tickets.

Save purchasing your tickets using this Groupon.

#5 Pan for Gold & Sluice for Gems

Head to Prospector’s Palace to pan for gold or sluice for gems. Here you can purchase a bag of paydirt and use troughs and other equipment used in the authentic techniques to see what you can find. Experts are there to help you.

#6 Enjoy Some Ice Cream

Grab some ice cream at the Miners Grill & Ice Cream Parlor to cool off. There are a large number of flavors to choose from. The line does get long especially during the summer and on weekends so bring a little patience.

#7 See Objects Defy Gravity

The Mystery Shack is fun for the whole family. Here you’ll see lots of objects that simply defy gravity.

RELATED: See the Wild Horses of the Salt River

#8 Ride the Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad

This 36″ gauge train is a Plymouth diesel that pulls a passenger car and caboose. You’ll take an approximately 20-minute, 1.5 mile ride around the Goldfield Ghost town while hearing more about the history of the town, the mountains and the desert itself.

#9 Witness an Old West Gun Fight

Watch the gunfighters perform right in the middle of the Goldfield “streets.” This is your chance to watch the Goldfield cowboys and cowgirls in action.

This happens on the hour from 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays from November to April.

#10 Take a Mine Tour

Learn all about how the mine worked and hear about more of the history from the tour guide.

#11 Soak Up The Views With a Jeep Tour

You can also book a jeep tour right in town and enjoy driving through the desert and soaking up all the views.

How Much Does It Cost?

The town itself is free to roam around, take pictures and enjoy the views.

Parking is also free.

All other activities are a pay-per-activity and the prices vary depending on what you want to do.

Getting There

Goldfield Ghost Town is located at 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

There is ample parking on-site.

Things to Do Near Goldfield Ghost Town

If Goldfield Ghost Town isn’t enough, there are more fun things to do nearby!

  1. Spot the Wild Horses of the Salt River
  2. Tour the Superstition and Goldfield Mountains on horseback with O-K. Corral Stables. You can go for an hour or even a full-day tour.
  3. Take a hike through the beautiful Lost Dutchman State Park
  4. Visit the Mammoth Mine Rock Shop to see some gems and even dinosaur fossils
  5. Visit the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum
  6. Take a tour on the Dolly Steamboat Tour

All 11 Things to Do Near Goldfield Ghost Town

  1. Taste Homemade Prickly Pear Fudge
  2. Cool Off With Some Prickly Pear Lemonade
  3. See 25+ Venomous Snakes & Other Creatures
  4. Soar over the Superstition Mountain Range
  5. Pan for Gold & Sluice for Gems
  6. Enjoy Some Ice Cream
  7. See Objects Defy Gravity
  8. Ride the Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad
  9. Witness an Old West Gun Fight
  10. Take a Mine Tour
  11. Soak Up The Views With a Jeep Tour
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