Ghost Towns: Goldfield, AZ
Goldfield, AZ Quick Facts
- Founded: 1893
- Abandoned: Originally in 1910, then revived and again abadoned in 1926
- Drive Time from Phoenix: 44 minutes
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- Related Website: https://goldfieldghosttown.com/
Why should I visit Goldfield, AZ?
At just a short 45 minutes away, Goldfield makes for another great day trip from Phoenix. The town has become quite the tourist destination over the years!
The town's vibrant artisan community also puts on several events throughout the year displaying artwork and live performance.
What is the history of Goldfield, AZ?
Goldfield was booming in the 1890's, with a boarding house, 3 saloons, a blacksmith shop, brewery, and thriving community of settlers. Back in the day, it almost surpassed the popularity of Mesa, but the town began to achieve its "ghost town" status slowly as the grade of ore dropped and miners left. The town was almost revived on and off from 1910 to 1926 before officially becoming a ghost town.
What is Goldfield, AZ like today?
Nowadays, Goldfield is a popular tourist destination. After more than 115 years, travelers can experience the thrill of the Wild West by visiting this gold mining town along the historic Apache trail.
You can purchase tickets to see Goldfield as a group and enjoy activities like dining at the Mammoth Steakhouse & Saloon, taking a tour of the Goldfield mines, hopping aboard the Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad, or the Superstition Zipline.
If you're looking to get truly haunted at this ghost town, you can take a walking ghost tour. You'll learn about the history of the town and the residents who once occupied it, as well as learn about some mysterious legends, spirits, and curses.