Tortilla Flat
As summer has just begun and continues under the hot blazing sun, you and your family might be searching for and craving exciting, new activities that truly allow some social distancing. Tortilla Flat serves as that perfect, ideal destination with its proximity to the Valley, picturesque views, and a wide variety of attractions. This local spot is sure to make anyone’s day trip much more interesting and intimate.
This historic, Western town nestled right in the heart of the Superstition Mountains, Tortilla Flat is small but mighty, boasting a population of six people and is complete in its own way with a restaurant and saloon, museum, country store, and mercantile. There are several things to do in this perfect, quaint town. Once you get there, you’ll see the famous old toilet seat hanging from the boardwalk, and as you start exploring, you’ll see the dollar bills covering the entire wall of their one and only restaurant and the popular bar seat saddles to giddy up at the bar—more than 100 years of authentic Arizona history you can see and touch.
Dating back to 1904, this homey-town served as a stagecoach stop along the Apache Trail, which then later became a camping ground for prospectors searching for the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. Through a devastating fire and several floods, it’s maintained its sweet, western charm for over 100 years. The drive to this quaint town has 127 hairpin turns and curves, accompanied by breathtaking views, such as the unbelievable sight of Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, and the wondrous Superstition Mountains.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.0/5
- Website: https://www.tortillaflataz.com/
- Admission: Free
- Location: Maricopa County, Arizona
