Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction is a city of 41,058 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, founded in 1978.
Why visit Apache Junction
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 75 parks and trails, 167 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Superstition East 12, Arizona Farm Grow, Elite Golf Schools of Arizona and Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort.
Weather in Apache Junction
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About Apache Junction
Apache Junction (Western Apache: Hagosgeed) is a city in Pinal and Maricopa counties, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,499, most of whom lived in Pinal County. It is named for the junction of the Apache Trail and the Old West Highway. The area where Apache Junction is located used to be known as Youngberg.
From the Wikipedia article Apache Junction, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Barleens Arizona Opry Dinner Show
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
2275 East Old West Highway, Apache Junction
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds75
Elite Golf Schools of Arizona
Golf course · 4.7 mi
Elite Golf Schools of Arizona is a Gold Canyon golf academy designed to help both adult and junior golfers improve their game.
5783 S Mountainbrook Dr, Gold Canyon
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Gold Canyon Golf Resort
Golf course · 5.5 mi
18 hole Par 70 Dinosaur Mountain Course & 18 hole Par 71 Sidewinder Course
6100 South Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon
Mountain Brook Golf Club
Golf course · 4.7 mi
18 hole Par 71
5783 South MountainBrook Drive, Gold Canyon
Sunland Springs Golf
Golf course · 3.1 mi
9 hole Par 31 Four Peaks Course & 9 hole Par 33 San Tan Course & 9 hole Par 32 Superstition Course
11061 East Medina Avenue, Mesa
City Complex Park
Park · 2.9 mi
1035 North Idaho Road, Apache Junction
sunrise-22:30
Prospector Park
Park · 4.1 mi
3015 North Idaho Road, Apache Junction
sunrise-22:30
63 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes167
Babbo Italian Eatery
Restaurant · Italian · 3.5 mi
10726 East Southern Avenue, Mesa
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Barro's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.4 mi
1113 South Signal Butte Road, Mesa
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Dutchman's Country BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.4 mi
1615 North Apache Trail, Apache Junction
Su-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Fatman's Pizza and Grill
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
2430 West Apache Trail, Apache Junction
Tu-Su 16:00-21:00
Filibertos Authentic Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.0 mi
10749 East Apache Trail, Apache Junction
24/7
Los Gringos Locos
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
280 South Phelps Drive, Apache Junction
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
150 East Old West Highway, Apache Junction
Mo 05:00-20:00; Tu-Su 05:00-21:00
155 more on the map.
History
The location became a historical landmark. It is part of a scenic byway that was opened to the public in 1922 and is currently part of a 120-mile-long (190 km) "circle trail" that begins and ends in Apache Junction. The O'odham Jeweḍ, Akimel O'odham (Upper Pima), and Hohokam people all have tribal ties to the area.
From the History section of Apache Junction, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Best Western Gold Canyon Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 5.3 mi
8333 East Sunrise Sky Drive, Gold Canyon
Sundowner Mobile Home Park
Campground · 2.9 mi
105 North Delaware Drive, Apache Junction
Superstition Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
251 East 29th Avenue, Apache Junction
Superstition Mountain Resort
Campground · 0.8 mi
200 East Southern Avenue, Apache Junction
Churches and places of worship50
Pathway Christian Fellowship
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.5 mi
1215 South Winchester Road, Apache Junction
Apache Junction Christian Community Church
Church · Wesleyan · 2.7 mi
201 North Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction
Apache Junction Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.8 mi
1650 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction
Arizona Vedic Cultural Center
Place of worship · Swaminarayan · 3.0 mi
1150 West Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction
Desert Chapel United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.9 mi
462 North Palo Verde Drive, Apache Junction
East Valley Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 4.1 mi
127 North Signal Butte Road, Apache Junction
Epiphany Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.9 mi
1050 West Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction
First Baptist Church of Apache Junction
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
235 South Thunderbird Drive, Apache Junction
John Calvin Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.8 mi
1130 East Broadway Avenue, Apache Junction
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Central Arizona College Superstition Mountain Campus
School · 1.8 mi
805 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction
Desert Ridge High School
School · 4.4 mi
10045 East Madero Avenue, Mesa
Healthcare29
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
2080 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction
Saguaro Fitness & Rehabilitation Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
305 North Plaza Drive, Apache Junction
Apache Junction Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
2012 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction
Pinal County Public Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
575 North Idaho Road, Apache Junction
Map of Apache Junction
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People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
- 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Gold Canyon 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Mesa 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Queen Creek 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Gilbert 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- San Tan Valley 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Chandler 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Fountain Hills 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Sun Lakes 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Tempe 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Florence 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Superstitionmountain, Waqcku at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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