Town founder Henry Wickenburg discovered gold nuggets here in 1863. The mine spat out gold until 1942, then decayed into a crusty ghost town, one that spooked the hosts of the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures . A mining company, Vulture Peak Gold, purchased the property in 2011. For those who want to view the site, the company offers a 2hr-guided tour on Saturday mornings. Cash only and bring water and ID. Visit the website for more details.
Head west on Hwy 60, turn left onto Vulture Mine Rd and follow it for 12 miles.
