Step into Arizona’s gold rush past at Vulture City, an authentic ghost town lovingly preserved and operated by local historians outside Wickenburg. Featured by Atlas Obscura and the Arizona Republic, Vulture City offers guided tours of restored mining buildings, a blacksmith shop, and a schoolhouse, all brimming with stories of prospectors and pioneers. The site’s hands-on events and paranormal evenings attract a wide range of visitors, and its commitment to preservation has garnered praise from heritage organizations. The experience is immersive, informative, and distinctly tied to Arizona’s local lore.
Great if you like a self guided experience. Lots of miscellaneous ro look at. They are working on making it nicer and more accessible for older or disabled customers. I thought it was well worth the $15 entrance fee.
Leticia Avena
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In April, we took our 5 year old son who had just recently become interested in mines, rocks, and gold. We all enjoyed our time at Vulture mine. The western show was great! We enjoyed walking around on our own and looking at the various buildings. Our son's absolute favorite thing there was panning for gold. He was super happy to leave with some gold flakes, and a few other precious rocks
Kim Bair
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We've gone two years for the home school days and have always had a great time. The self paced touring is exactly what we enjoy. The shows are fun and informative, plus the actors are so much fun to talk with. It's a fun get away into the past.
Madi Greenaway
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We have been here twice and it was awesome both times. I love the updates that they have done and it’s great.
We got to take our kids this last time and they absolutely loved it too. Can’t wait to go back again one day!
Jasmine Siqueiros
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Went as a big family trip. Very cool experience. The people there were really nice and welcoming. I even saw a wedding party there so that was pretty neat!
Kelly Virtanen
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Lots to see, more than we expected.
Shelly Threlkeld
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Historically interesting. This place has potential.
Ruby Lingo
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I enjoyed all of the interesting history here. I spent quite a while walking around reading and looking. Great job these people are doing fixing it up.