Apache Junction

• Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce

  phone: +1 480-982-3141
  address: 300 E Superstition Blvd

Bernard Gagnon

• Superstition Mountain Museum

  phone: +1 480-983-4888
  address: 4087 N Apache Trail
  This museum covers an area of 12.5 acres with a variety of exhibits illustrating the history of the area, from pre-Columbian times until the early 20th century. Onsite are reproductions of an old west town, as well as the reconstructed Elvis Memorial Chapel and the Audie Murphy Barn, which were moved here following a fire at their original locations.

• Goldfield Ghost Town

  phone: +1 480-983-0333
  address: 4650 E Mammoth Mine Rd
  A former ghost town established in 1893, which has been completely renovated and turned into a tourist attraction, complete with staged gunfights. Onsite is a small historic museum ($1), a narrow gauge railroad, livery stables, gold-panning exhibit, and reconstructed bordello.

John Fowler

Photographed by Doug Dolde;

• Lost Dutchman State Park

  phone: +1 480-982-4485
  address: 6109 N Apache Trail
  Named after the lost gold mine in the Superstition Mountains, the park is located at the base of the Superstition Mountains and is popular for hiking, mountain biking, and camping.

• Superstition WildernessManaged by the Tonto National Forest Service, this rugged wilderness area encompasses the Superstition Mountain range and offers a number of outstanding hiking trails, many also suitable for equestrians. Dispersed camping is permitted. A helpful trail map can be downloaded here, and a 17-page guide is available from the Mesa Ranger Station (5140 E Ingram St, Mesa, tel. +1 480-610-3300) and from the Tonto Basin Ranger Station (28079 N AZ Hwy 188, Roosevelt, tel. +1 928-467-3200)

• Arizona Renaissance Festival

  phone: +1 520-463-2600
  address: 12601 E Hwy 60, Gold Canyon
  Held annually for a two-month period, this festival offers food and entertainment. Jousting, juggling, music, mirth, mayhem, turkey legs, cinnamon almonds, falconry, acrobatics, beer, onsite ATMs, and indoor plumbing!

• Lost Dutchman Days

  phone: +1 480-982-3141
  address: 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd
  Held annually in February, this 3-day festival includes a rodeo, rodeo dance, parade, live music, and carnival rides.

• Dirtwater Springs

  phone: +1 480-983-3478
  address: 586 W Apache Trail
  All you can eat fish-fry 3 days a week.

• Mining Camp Restaurant

  phone: +1 480-982-3181
  address: 6100 E Mining Camp St
  Mining Camp has all-you-can-eat family-style meals, in a rustic western-style dining hall. Reservations are required for an evening seating, because of the live musical show starting at 4:30PM & 7PM. The Hide Out has private table and booth seating, where you can order western meals from a menu.

• Superstition Restaurant & Saloon

  phone: +1 480-984-1776
  address: 20909 E Apache Trail
  Although it's actually in Tortilla Flat, Arizona (pop. 6), Apache Junction is the closest recognizable town.

Camping

• Lost Dutchman State Park

  phone: +1 520-586-2283 (reservations)
  address: 6109 N Apache Trail
  Has sites for tents and full hookups for RVs; toilets, showers, and water available onsite.

• Mesa / Apache Junction KOA

  phone: +1 480-982-4015
  address: 1540 S Tomahawk Rd
  RV hookup sites, tent sites, and cabins for rent. Wi-fi, pool, and showers.

• Apache Junction Public Library

  phone: +1 480-474-8555
  address: 1177 N Idaho Rd
  Wi-Fi and computers with internet access are available. Nonresidents can purchase a temporary user card for $1, valid for one week from the date of purchase (ID required).