Nestled in the rugged Arizona desert, Vulture City Ghost Town is a living tribute to the Wild West, built on the ruins of Arizona’s most productive gold mine. Originally founded in 1863 after Henry Wickenburg discovered a rich vein of gold, Vulture City grew into a thriving frontier town—complete with a cookhouse, saloons, blacksmith shop, brothel, general store, post office and the infamous Hanging Tree. At its peak, the town was home to nearly 5,000 residents and played a major role in shaping early Arizona history.
In addition to preserving the history of Vulture City, the site also offers guided and self-guided tours, paranormal tours, space for weddings and other events, as well as blacksmithing and gold panning classes. Different events are also hosted throughout the season (October to May).


