The Colorado River running through a narrow stretch of Marble Canyon in northern Arizona. Photo by Chick Gerston
Looking for fun things to see and do on your next vacation? This list of attractions in the Superstition Area of Arizona may be just what you want. From natural scenic areas, to national and state parks, forests, and monuments, to classic tourist attractions and curiosities, you will find many places to visit as you travel through the Superstition Area. Click on the links to see other pages with maps, photos, and more information about an attraction, or to go to the official website for it.
The Superstition Area is known for the Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold and the recreation provided by the reservoirs on the Salt River -- Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, and Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Life is a little more rural -- quiet and relaxing -- here than in Phoenix or Tucson.
Featured Attraction Pages
Apache Canyon
Canyons
Apache Canyon is northeast of Apache Junction
Goldfield
Ghost Towns
Goldfield ghost town and railroad is northeast of Apache Junction
Apache Lake
Lakes & Reservoirs
Apache Lake is east of Phoenix on the Salt River
Theodore Roosevelt Lake
Lakes & Reservoirs
Theodore Roosevelt Lake is east of Phoenix on the Salt River
Canyon Lake
Lakes & Reservoirs
Canyon Lake is east of Phoenix on the Salt River
Saguaro Lake
Lakes & Reservoirs
Saguaro Lake is east of Phoenix on the Salt River
Apache Trail
Scenic Areas
The Apache Trail is a scenic highway northeast of Apache Junction
Goldfield
Tourist Attractions
Goldfield is a rebuilt ghost town and tourist railroad east of Phoenix
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APACHE JUNCTION
ARIZONA STEAMBOAT CRUISES "The Dolly Steamboat" Tours
PO Box 977
Apache Junction, AZ 85217-0977
480-827-9144
Scenic and educational nature tours and dinner cruises on Canyon Lake, Arizona.
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MUSEUM
4087 N Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
480-983-4888
Collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region.
TONTO NATIONAL MONUMENT
HC02 Box 4602
Roosevelt, AZ 85545
928-467-2241
Well-preserved cliff dwellings occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries.
SUPERIOR
BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM STATE PARK
37615 US Hwy 60
Superior, AZ 85273
520-689-2811
Discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona's oldest and largest (323 acres) botanical garden.
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