Guidebook for Gold Canyon
Food Scene
De La Cruz Mexican Grille
5301 S Superstition Mountain DrGood Mexican Food, Strong Margaritas, Cool Patio, Intresting Decor,
Cocktail hour on their patio is fantastic. Pricy for dinner but reasonable drinks.
Kokopelli's Restaurant
6100 S Kings Ranch RdCocktail hour on their patio is fantastic. Pricy for dinner but reasonable drinks.
Gold Canyon Cafe
6900 U.S. 60Breakfast is super super good
Drinks & Nightlife
This is literally the only bar in town that is open past 9. It's a strange mix of hotel bar & townie bar. It's a good time if you don't have high expectations.
Rodeo Lounge
8333 E Sunrise Sky DrThis is literally the only bar in town that is open past 9. It's a strange mix of hotel bar & townie bar. It's a good time if you don't have high expectations.
Parks & Nature
An easy 1.5 mile out and 1.5 mile back hike that brings you to a waterfall if (assuming it's rained recently) and you also get to see some ancient petroglyphs!
12 locals recommend
Hieroglyphic Trailhead
Hieroglyphic TrailAn easy 1.5 mile out and 1.5 mile back hike that brings you to a waterfall if (assuming it's rained recently) and you also get to see some ancient petroglyphs!
Peralta Trailhead
Peralta RoadSuperstition mountain trailhead!
Entertainment & Activities
Seasonal from Feb-April you can check out the super neat renaissance festival, catch a joust, eat a turkey leg, drink some mead.
36 locals recommend
Arizona Renaissance Festival
12601 US-60Seasonal from Feb-April you can check out the super neat renaissance festival, catch a joust, eat a turkey leg, drink some mead.
Essentials
Bashas'
5311 S Superstition Mountain DrEverything Else
Superior
Check out the mining town that has an adorable downtown and great views.
Sightseeing
The ride between our house and Globe is hands down one of the prettiest in the state and that includes the Grand Canyon.
7 locals recommend
Globe
The ride between our house and Globe is hands down one of the prettiest in the state and that includes the Grand Canyon.
Take a ride on the Apache Trail do a big circle and follow it all the way out to Rosevelt lake then head back to our place from Globe it's a great day trip and has jaw-dropping views, and even a few "oh shit handle" grabbing moments on the narrow dirt road with steep cliffs.
10 locals recommend
Apache Trail
Apache TrailTake a ride on the Apache Trail do a big circle and follow it all the way out to Rosevelt lake then head back to our place from Globe it's a great day trip and has jaw-dropping views, and even a few "oh shit handle" grabbing moments on the narrow dirt road with steep cliffs.