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Goldfield Ghost Town

Goldfield Ghost Town

Goldfield Ghost Town
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This abandoned old mining town, which has been refurbished as a tourist attraction, includes a mine tour, rides and shops.
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  • SheRaeInAZ
    Maricopa, Arizona96 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Step Back In Time! A Must Go Place!
    This is one of my most favorite places in the Valley. I bring all my family and friends visitors here. You definitely feel like you stepped into the past. If you visit on the days that they have their reenactments it’s even more of a delight. If you have never been then you must! It’s great for a solo day, a family day or to show your visitors an old west feeling.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written October 9, 2023
  • Charlene
    Victoria, Canada90 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun for ~1 hour family visit
    We stopped in to walk around the site with two young kids and appreciated that the walk around was free. The kids were entertained and it was interesting for us. The surrounding views are exceptional (Superstition Mountains). I can’t comment on the authenticity as I’m not well versed in ghost towns nor the history of the site.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 28, 2023
  • malinaowens
    Edgewood, Kentucky42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun piece of history for all ages
    Fun stop for a little piece of history that all ages can appreciate. We did the tours of the mine, bordello, and visited shops and saloons and it was a good time for all of us. Our favorite parts were the Ghost Tour by Fear Frontier and the horseback ride at OK Corral next door.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written December 28, 2023
  • Robert H
    Lynchburg, Virginia451 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice western town
    A nice Arizona western town re-creation!! A town mercantile, church saloon, and of all things a brothel!! Several things you have to pay for like mining, zip line, train ride around the town, but the gunfight performance is free. That is performed on the hour usually starting at hogh noon. It was gunshot loud but very entertaining. The gunfighters did hold out their hats for tips, but they earned our few bucks. Overall, you have to stop here even if it is touristy.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 6, 2024
  • katrina_dituri
    Tri-Cities, Washington123 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Goldfield Ghost Town 2023
    We had a great time here. The old western town would be great for families looking for a 1/2 day trip. There is a restaurant and cafe for eating/relaxing. The service at the cafe was good! Our lattes and cookies delicious. The shoot out show was good and not to long. The guns are loud so little kids may be frightened. We did not ride the train or pan for gold.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 8, 2024
  • Shannon S
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice stop
    It’s as you would expect - was busy but still received our food & ice cream with not much wait time. Seating is a premium in spots. The gunfight happens on Main Street and everyone gathers around - hard to see if you are late to the game. Typical little shops to buy stuff at. We did the train ride and the fellow doing the driving was well informed. Also went on the mine tour - it’s 20 minutes but learned lots from the young guide.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 31, 2024
  • Mac K
    32 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mandatory tip at the Saloon
    The food was ok, beer was cold however the service was slow and served on disposables. There was live entertainment which was good. Joust a word of caution we were a group of 8 and there was a mandatory. 20% gratuity added to the bill with no warning from staff. So before you square up check your bill to sees ifa tip was added by staff before you pay and add any further tip!!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 9, 2024
  • Bella P
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great attractions
    Great place to experience how was it being in mining era. The tour guides are great and very informative. The train tour is amazing with the view around. The tickets are not that pricy I think it’s worth it to try some of the attractions.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 19, 2024
  • Kim R
    Langley, Canada133 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Goldfield Ghost Town is a must stop on anyone's itinerary!!
    Goldfield Ghost Town is a must stop on anyone's itinerary!! We spent about 3 hours here & checked out all the shops & boutique's. I walk with a walker & was pleasantly surprised that there are ramps leading to each shop. We did not do the mine tour or the train ride but saw many people were doing both. We got our picture taken at "Time after Time Antique Photography" & the young ladies were extremely helpful. The day we visited was Valentine's Day so what better way than buying a Sterling Silver Turquoise ring at "The Blue Nugget" plus a beautiful handmade vase. I had a bit of an issue in the Saloon's bathroom where I had to rinse my shirt out in the sink, I want to thank the nice women (customer) who was more than helpful. We bought some delicious fudge at the "Mother Lode Mercantile", the Prickly Pear Fudge is a definite buy!!! I had the best tasting Frappuccino at the "Coffee Cantina & Bakery". All of the shops & stores are worth a visit!! We got here in the morning before everyone else started showing up so it was like being in a real Ghost Town!!
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 29, 2024
  • Kathleen757
    Orange City, Florida224 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Old West!
    We really had a nice time in Goldfield. We enjoyed seeing the town like what we had in Fl as kids it was Six Gun Territory by Silver Springs Fl. WE all enjoy seeing the gun slingers and people dressed up. We enjoyed lunch inside theSteakhouse and Saloon.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written March 5, 2024
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divaw0rld
Richfield, WI401 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We've been to Arizona many times and although we've driven the Superstition Mountain trail several times, we always bypassed Goldfield. With our grandsons visiting this year, we decided to check out the Ghost Town. It was well worth the visit. All of us had a good time. We toured the mine, and our tour guide gave us great information about how a mine was run in the 1890s. The illusion of descending deep into the mine was very well done, and my grandson was asked to 'pick the underground level' to which our elevator would take us. We visited the Museum, and it included a wealth of mining artifacts, including items that were original to the Ghost Town. The replica gold bar, the only unauthentic item in the Museum, was interesting, especially for folks who have never seen one (real or replicated). My grandsons enjoyed the Shooting Gallery. Although we didn't visit all of them, Goldfield has a restaurant (which emitted enticing odors as we walked by), gift shops, a hot sauce shop, 'brothel,' apothecary, bakery, and other businesses representative of the era. We're glad we visited, and highly recommend Goldfield Ghost Town for family fun (bring plenty of bucks!).
Written March 4, 2020
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Xaby1
California41 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
Mixed feelings on this place, I would give it 3.5 stars. We came on a Saturday and it was outrageously busy. There were lines for everything and the crush of people at the live shoot out shows made it a lot less fun. That being said, if you can catch this place when it is less busy, it might be a lot more fun. Admission is free but everything else costs money. $2 for 18 shots/60 sec at the toy/game shooting gallery, $12 each for a mine tour (the mine isn't real/reconstructed loosely from the original) and around $10 each for the museum tours (can't comment on these as we didn't go in). If you only have a day or half day, I would recommend that you skip this place and head over to the Lost Dutchman State Park for some hiking instead; our visit to that state park saved our trip out here and was one of my most favorite activities during our trip.
Written November 28, 2021
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Nels
Gaithersburg, MD231 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
This was a fortuitous find. I was in the area geocaching and they have a great geocache on this property. I was very surprised to find an 1890s restored mining town with shops, tours, merchandise, and good food. The Saloon was busy and I felt right at home with all the western decoration and cowboy hats.
There are a bunch of different shops to check out, goldmine tours, a shooting gallery, a free gunfight show, and a museum. Most of the attractions cost money, but it is free to come and wander through the town. I had dinner in the saloon, a good burger accompanied by live music. It was a nice stop and a great evening.

There are multiple parking lots, so if the first is filled up, keep going to the back lot which is larger and closer to the saloon.
Written March 22, 2020
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PAboyinFL
Ocala, FL1,713 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
This is apparently a very popular attraction as there were a lot more people than we expected to find. It is located at an old ghost town, but is more active than a ghost town would normally be. There are a lot of old buildings that now house museums, shops, and attractions, most requiring an entrance fee. You can walk the grounds and see a live gunfight for free. This was a nice stop on our trip between Phoenix and Tucson.

Be aware, there are public restrooms available, but they only handle one at a time, so one of the longest lines of the day will be to use the restroom 🤔
Written December 26, 2021
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noahsmommy
Westerville, OH217 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
This was our first time to the Goldfield Ghost Town and we loved it! We booked a 4x4 jeep tour that left from the town, so we took some time before the tour to look around.

I won't spoil it for you, but the back story of the town is really interesting! There is a main street with several fun gift shops to wander through. There's an old Mercantile that has a lot of fun things you might remember from your childhood (I'm 47), it as a good old fashioned candy counter, homemade fudge, and lots of gift ideas. The decor inside is really fun to look at.

There are a couple other shops - one that sells just cactus (packed up for you to take home!), one that sells decor and jewelry, one that sells ironwork type decor, and another similar to the mercantile where you can find a little bit of everything. There is a fantastic old church that you can go inside, a jail you can peek into, an old brothel type building, an ice cream shop, and several attractions that you can pay extra for (train tour, mine tour, zipline).

The scenery in the area is incredible and you will find yourself nearly at the base of the Superstition Mountains. You can't beat the views in all directions!

Totally worth a day trip! We highly recommend Apache Trail Tours that is based out of an old building in the town. We took a 2-hour 4x4 tour and LOVED it!!!
Written April 2, 2022
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SnL
Phoenix, AZ86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
We had a great time exploring for our first visit. However, if you are concerned about COVID safety...it’s a mask optional place. More importantly, the tour of the mine shaft puts you in very close proximity, including packing into an elevator while the guide continues to talk and share about how packed the minors were. Train ride has you seated side-by-side, which is at least in fresh air, or in a mostly enclosed caboose which is fine if just one family, however it can get warm and stuffy in there.

There’s a few fun things to do and I still recommend it for an outing. Just be aware if you are Covid concerned. (We did not do all of the tours so I don’t know about them. )

FYI, there is a combo ticket which can save you a little money, and the automobile club discount was at the counter of the store near the train but was not offered at the mine.

Also, bring some smaller bills to tip all of the tour guides and show. I believe I heard most are volunteers and I’m sure they greatly appreciate everything they are given.
Written April 13, 2021
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spitzy135
Buffalo, NY944 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
We’re scratching our heads trying to figure out why this place gets so many rave reviews. The place is really small. There aren’t many buildings to explore and most of them are shops. The location is authentic but the buildings aren’t, they are recreations/rebuilds. You can’t even go into the church or the jail. We visited Tombstone, a real authentic town; way better!

Yes, there is no admission fee, so you can come in and walk around the grounds. (takes about 5 minutes to walk from front to back). But you have to pay if you want to do anything. They offer a small railroad ride, mine tour, reptile exhibit, mystery shack (fun house), bordello, and museum, all around 7-$12 for adults and 3-$8 for children over 5. They have a shooting gallery and gold panning, and booked activities like a zipline, riding stables, and an evening ghost town tour. Do a couple of these activities for a family of 4 and it adds up quickly. The shootouts are only performed on Saturday and Sunday, but they are free and were OK., but hard to hear depending on where you were. Lunch at Mammoth Saloon was very good. And you have some awesome views of the Superstition Mountains from here.

All in all, we felt this place is a big tourist trap, and an expensive one at that. It was a big disappointment. We saw many people walk through and head back out. We toured Goldfield’s on our own on the way to the Dolly Steamboat, which we do recommend and booked ourselves. We are glad we didn’t book a $150 or more Apache Trail Tour, and instead explored on our own. Be aware, the cost of any activities you do at Goldfield’s are not included in any tour package.
Written April 6, 2023
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Steve S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Smokey was fantastic- we learned allot and he was a great tour guide! It was really interesting to see and learn all about the desert and how to survive with nothing. The four-wheel-drive experience was also very engaging. We would recommend this to to anyone as it is very informative about the desert environment.
Written January 7, 2020
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Michael R
Phoenix, AZ338 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
Yes, it's touristy, with lots of old buildings and trinket shops. It's moderately interesting to wander through (uphill as you enter and walk up Main Street to the top). There was a shoot-out drama on Main Street (see pictures) with shouting and loud bangs. The train ride was fun for a younger child, but more than olders wanted to pay. There were places to eat, but we didn't partake (except for the ice cream store doing a thriving business). You can park and enter the town for free.
Written January 8, 2020
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TemptingTravel
Treasure Island, FL157 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
I am staying in the south of Phoenix doing some COVID work at a hospital, had a day off and decided to go fora hike on Supersition Mountain. Beautiful day, awesome hike. Decided to stop at this cute little town. Lots of people around, by no means a COVID ghost town lol. I went to the Saloon (I believe this all the same management). I walked in and no one even looked up. I finally asked someone if it was seat yourself and got a response of "yea". I went outside, sat down at at a table and proceeded to sit there for 15 minutes. Two families came, one sat on each side of me and both of them were treated and had drinks and I was still not waited on. The server even waited on one group before the were fully seated. Both servers walked by without acknowledging me even as I signaled and spoke to one of them. I was fuming and just left but it must be awesome during a pandemic to just ignore paying customers. The town had several people but there wasn't much going on at the Saloon. I will never go back to this town no matter how "cute". the worst kind of tourist trap.
Written March 4, 2021
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