The Long Way
Maricopa County
A costumed group acting out a humorous Western scene with people reacting playfully outdoors.
Plate I. Wild West performance at Vulture City Ghost Town. From vulturecityghosttown.com
An old stone building at night with two doors and several windows.
Plate II. Historic stone building, Vulture City Ghost Town. From vulturecityghosttown.com
An old historic building with a porch and corrugated metal roof at night.
Plate III. Historic building, Vulture City Ghost Town. From vulturecityghosttown.com

Vulture City Ghost Town

Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona. Preserved 1860s Old West gold mining ghost town.

Details

Map. Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona. Larger map
Where
36610 N 355th Ave, Wickenburg, AZ 36610. Directions
When
Thu-Sun 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Sun guided tour 11 AM.
Season
Mid-October through mid-May (opens Oct 8).
Access
ADA-accessible pathways through 1800s structures; self-guided daily with a complimentary guided history tour Sundays at 11 AM.
Walk-in or reserve
Tickets sold online via book.peek.com; walk-in visitors can book same-day tickets.
Phone
877-425-9229
Website
vulturecityghosttown.com
Managed by
Vulture City Preservation.
Established
1863.

Authentic preserved 1860s gold mining town built around the richest gold strike in the state. Original and restored buildings, mining relics, ADA-accessible pathways, self-guided daily access with a complimentary Sunday guided history tour.

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