Superstition Mountain Museum

Superstition Mountain Museum    

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(472) · History museum in Apache Junction, United States
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Located near the east rim of the Valley of the Sun and popular for the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine.

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Feb 25, 2025
Stopped here on a whim after a disappointing visit to Goldfield Ghost town. This place is great! Free admission (donation funded) and no crowds. There are several exhibits throughout the grounds that…Full review by Kaylee H
Feb 20, 2025
This stop is more than just a museum... There are trails you can walk with nature that is marked and noted for you, history that is written. A miniature train town, so many things to look at from mo…Full review by Sharon J
Feb 11, 2025
Great little museum with multiple photo ops set up along the way. The kids LOVED it. If you follow the outdoor trail you are rewarded with great views of the mountains. The only reason this place get…Full review by Ashley P
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The Superstition Mountains is a volcanic mountain range which is known for its distinct structure, making it a popular attraction for mo…
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How do we actually get there by car?
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Highway 60 east from Phoenix to Hwy 88 - signs on the Freeway direct you to Canyon Lake and Lost Dutchmen State Park. Highway 88 is also Idaho Rd. Take that North, …
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Highway 60 east from Phoenix to Hwy 88 - signs on the Freeway direct you to Canyon Lake and Lost Dutchmen State Park. Highway 88 is also Idaho Rd. Take that North, through Apache Junction and you will come to the Museum. If you get to Lost Dutchman State Park, you have gone too far.
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How do we actually get there by car?
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Take Highway 88 (North Apache Trail) from Apache Junction. It's just past North Mountain View Road on the right.
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Answer by suesuemj · Jul 4, 2017
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It is FREE to go to this museum. Have Fun. I also suggest that you go down the road not even a 1/4 mile and see Goldfield ghost town. Have Fun.
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What do you consider to be the best vantage point for photographing the beautiful Superstition Mountains?
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The Superstition Mountains are Amazing at any point of view; but if you go to the Mining Camp Restaurant you will be really close to them. Have A Great Time.
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Answer by Rose F · Aug 28, 2015
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How do I get there using public transportation?
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I do not believe you can, it's on a good road, and any taxi could take you. But I do not believe there is a bus that goes that way. It's about 4 miles from the nearest bus stop.
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Indoor Museum. The main indoor museum is where we started. There is a main desk to purchase your tour tickets to enter.
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Silly Mountain Park for light hiking and great views
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Location and Parking. If you are coming from the Phoenix/Mesa Gateway Airport, it is about 20 miles northeast. There is lots of parking.
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Canyon Lake is a desert oasis with soaring cliffs, great boating and many other recreational activities.
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Superstition Mountain Museum has a great display of the legends and lore of the area as well as an unparalleled book and gift shop.
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The superstition mountain museum on north apache trail in apache junction is like a walk down memory lane
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Exhibits include a collection of mining tools, historical maps, and artifacts
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Boulder Canyon. Ending at the convergence of the Boulder Canyon and Dutchman Trails, the Boulder Canyon trail runs 7.8 miles south of the marina at Canyon Lake.
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Through its museum collection. visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access
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Well marked nature walks crisscross the areas surrounding the museum buildings
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Goldfield Ghost Town – This place will entertain you for a full day with its many activities
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Superstition Mountain Museum Grounds. We spent a lot of time outside visiting the areas, such as the Boot Hill, 1/8 Inch Mine, The Stamp Ore Mill, the Model Railroad Setup, Apacheland Barn, and Elvis …
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