Jerome, Arizona -
Gold King Mine Museum - Old West Junkyard
"Where the pavement ends, the Old West begins." Lots of rusting equipment is scattered about, and there's a replica mine shaft as well. Don Robertson owns the place and acts as grizzled host.
- Address:
- Perkinsville Rd, Jerome, AZ
- Directions:
- If you're entering town from the south, turn sharply left at the fire house when US 89 bends sharply right, and follow Perkinsville Rd one mile to its end. If you've come through town from the north, bear straight at the firehouse as US 89 turns sharply left, and follow Perkinsville Rd one mile to its end.
- Hours:
- Daily 9 am - 5 pm. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 928-634-0053
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In the 60's, in the lowest point in Jerome's decline, the "artistes" found a cheap place to hang out, so now it's full of galleries and incredible real artists. You can stay in the Jerome Grand Hotel, which was the hospital -- doesn't smell like it though. Then, try the Spirit Room where the bikers from all over congregate on Sat and Sun.... [ClanLock, 12/03/1998]
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