Exploring Tortilla Flats, AZ
Recently after a wonderful and rare rainstorm here in sunny Arizona we decided to take a day trip and headed to Superstition Mountains and headed to Tortilla Flats. Tortilla Flats is more than just a tourist destination - Tortilla Flat is the last surviving stagecoach stop on the Apache Trail. There is a small town, complete with a Saloon for breakfast or lunch, and a neat museum. My daughter found many photography opportunities here and all throughout our day trip.Canyon Lake is a few miles away where you can boat, fish and camp. Ever heard of Steam Boat Dolly? She is here and available for cruises. We stopped at the Marina to look around and explore. You can rent boats and explore the lake or have a picnic along the shore.
Keep on driving and you will find the Goldfield Ghost Town. This is the valleys only authentic ghost town. It became a territory in 1893. Here you can experience a mine tour, zip line and even a bordello museum! Don't worry, it is family friendly.
Only two more stops were on our checklist. The Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum is a 15 acre photography haven. Here you will find the Elvis Chapel were the movie CHARRO was filmed. Nature trails and the Cossack 20-Stamp Ore Mill, museum and much more.
After all that excitement we stopped at the Mining Camp Restaurant in Apache Junction. Cocktails and good food ( large portions) were just what I was looking for.
So grab your kids, bring your best camera and explore your state. This whole day trip was about 5 hours long only an hour drive from the East valley.
www.TortilFlatAZ.com
www.goldfieldghosttowm.com
www.canyonlakemarina.com
https://azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman/
http://superstitionmountainmuseum.org
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064155/
http://www.miningcamprestaurant.com
