|
|
|
|
Superstition Mountains Review
Read our Phoenix-Scottsdale sights reviews. Or post your own.
Superstition Mountains
- Category: Mountains
- Location: Apache Trail
Fodor's Review:
As the Phoenix metro area gives way to cactus- and creosote-dotted desert, the massive escarpment of the Superstition Mountains heaves into view and slides by to the north. The Superstitions are supposedly where the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine is, the location -- not to mention the existence -- of which has been hotly debated since pioneer days.
The best place to learn about the "Dutchman" Jacob Waltz and the Lost Dutchman Mine is at Superstition Mountain Museum (4087 N. Apache Trail, AZ 88, Apache Junction. 480/983-4888. www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org. $5. Daily 9-4). The museum exhibits include a collection of mining tools, historical maps, and artifacts relating to the "gold" age of the Superstition Mountains.
Goldfield became an instant city of about 4,000 residents after a gold strike in 1892; the town dried up five years later when the gold mine flooded. Today, Goldfield Ghost Town (4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., 4 mi northeast of Apache Junction on AZ 88, Goldfield. 480/983-0333. www.goldfieldghosttown.com) is an interesting place to grab a cool drink, pan for gold, go for a mine tour, or take a desert jeep ride or horseback tour of the area. The ghost town's shops are open daily 10 to 5, the saloon daily 10 to 8.
Get Advice From Other Travelers
- Escaping the British winter in February - how cold would Phoenix or Santa Fe be? Other ideas?
33 responses; most recent on 10/08/2008, 11:30 am - Phoenix/Scottsdale
3 responses; most recent on 09/22/2008, 09:45 am - Mother/Daughter trip to Scottsdale - Suggestions?
1 responses; most recent on 09/21/2008, 08:00 pm - Jeep Tour in Scottsdale or Phoenix
1 responses; most recent on 09/14/2008, 10:01 pm
Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip >>
Buy the Guidebook
-
$19.95
-
$21.95
Get the Fodor's Newsletter
Read the current issue
For more travel ideas, tips, and deals, sign up for the Fodor's newsletter here. Browse previous issues.
