Karen S.
3/1/2023
We toured Vulture City this past Monday, driving the 78 miles from Prescott on a lovely late winter afternoon. The temperature was in the 50's which made for a very pleasant trip. We almost went...
Vulture City Ghost Town
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36610 N 355th Ave
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
This abandoned settlement nestled into the breathtaking landscape of the Sonoran Desert, was established in 1863 and developed to meet the needs of Arizona's most successful gold mine. Vulture City’s population quickly rose to several thousand residents. In 1942, the War Production Board ordered the closing of all non-essential mines to ensure that resources were focused on the war effort. The closing of the mine determined the fate of Vulture City and the town was abandoned shortly thereafter. Recent restoration and preservation efforts have halted the decay of the remaining buildings and artifacts. Open to visitors October through May.
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Kathleen K.
6/28/2025
Well me being a native east coast girl I'm always intrigued to learn more about the Wild West now that I call it our home! We've have Vulture City our list & we've finally checked it off before...
Richard R.
5/21/2025
Amazing partially restored ghost town/event venue, great birthday outing at 77, new sidewalks a plus
Karen B.
11/25/2024
If your into old places and buildings like me you will love this place the workers and everyone was so friendly I so much enjoyed my visit it was so peaceful here in the desert with the beautiful...
Troy S.
3/31/2025
Great way to spend an hour. Good reminder of how tough it was. They have a small petting zoo.
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