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The conductor dresses the part and is extremely knowledgable about the areas history. The best part of the train ride is the history. Which is why you can walk around during the ride. The train itself is a slow-moving old train. During the Goldfield train ride you are welcome to stand, walk around, and take pictures as much as you wish.
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The train ride takes about twenty-minutes and completes a full circle around the town. The views will not disappoint, and you can get some absolutely beautiful sunset photos along the road.
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The town overlooks the beautiful Superstition Mountains and is literally 5 minutes from the Lost Dutchman State Park (great hiking place). Goldfield is only four miles northeast of the town Apache Junction which is about 35 miles southeast of Phoenix.Above: A view of the town from the train ride.
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The location also provides a terrific view of the legendary Superstition Mountains. Goldfield Ghost Town is located off Mammoth Mine Road near Apache Trail at the foot of the Superstition Mountains, some of the state’s most picturesque. Goldfield is unsurpassed for fun and old western charm. Camping is available and the Phoenix New Times has called Goldfield as the best place to take children in the Phoenix area. The nearby Goldfield Livery also offers horseback riding activities and carriage rides. The recreated brothel is also accompanied by a leatherworks shop, bakery, saloon, and many unique shops that cater to vacationers. Various shops like the Bordello offer visitors a chance to shop in a delightful atmosphere filled with historic décor. Perhaps the most popular exhibit is the one featuring the Lost Dutchman Mine. Many visitors also come to visit the Goldfield Superstition Museum which showcases various exhibits related to both the town and the nearby mountains. As the only true-blue ghost town in the Valley, travelers can expect to tour the underground mines, take ride on the only narrow gauge train operating in Arizona, stroll down Main Street, hit the many shops, view the old buildings, pan for gold, and even watch a rendition of a gun fight. Vacationers can relive the early experiences of the miners by viewing the town and participating in its various activities. The Goldfield of today promises visitors a rich experience steeped in western history. Although the people made attempts to reopen the town from 1910 to 1926, they were not ultimately successful and the mines never came back to life. However, a break in the gold vein caused the town to decline. The hearty Goldfield folk led colorful lives in the midst of all that gold.Ī growing Arizona town, Goldfield appeared to be a rising star that even threatened to outshine and outgrow nearby Mesa and the fifty mines within its district appeared to have lasting promise of wealth. During its heyday, the town boasted a general store, post office, several saloons, blacksmith, meat market, school house, boarding house, hotel, and brewery. Subsequent strikes continued to support a vibrant population of four thousand people. The initial strike is believed to have been worth as much as three million dollars which was a huge amount of money in the days of the Wild West. Goldfield’s history begins with that historic 1892 gold strike that put this town on the map.