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6
Nov

Vulture Mine

The Vulture Mine began in 1863 when Henry Wickenburg, a prospector from California’s gold rush, discovered a quartz outcropping containing gold. Shortly after the mine was established a small mining town was developed. It was called Vulture City. The town once had a population of several thousand citizens with amenities including a mess hall and a post office. Wickenburg worked the mine by himself and began to sell

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2
Oct

HISTORIC WICKENBURG

HISTORIC WICKENBURG Horses, hats, history, and hospitality are the foundations of Wickenburg, Arizona. When visitors want a real, authentic taste of the wild west, they visit Wickenburg. The town has successfully merged the past with the present in a way that awakens the cowboy in everyone. Located in the northwest portion of Maricopa County on the border with Yavapai County,

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7
Aug

Wine, Women & Wealth – Wickenburg AZ

Wine, Women & Wealth – Wickenburg AZ Date and Time: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: El Ranchero Restaurant 683 West Wickenburg Way Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Wine, Women and Wealth is a nationwide community of women led by many of Five Ring’s top female producers. This is a community of women who desire to take charge of their

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3
Jul

Del E Webb Center for the Performing Arts

Del E Webb Center for the Performing Arts The Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art 600 seat theatre dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational richness of Wickenburg. The organization is deeply committed to enhancing the local schools’ arts and culture curriculum by offering free student performances, in-classroom workshops, after-school programs & a summer arts

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5
Jun

A Brief History of Wickenburg

A Brief History of Wickenburg Located in the northwest portion of Maricopa County, Wickenburg and the surrounding area were part of Mexico until the Gadsden Treaty was signed in 1848. The Gadsden Treaty ended the Mexican-American War and ceded large portions of land to the United States. Until the early part of the 20th century, much of Wickenburg’s economy was

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6
Mar

Vulture City Ghost Town and Mine

Vulture City Ghost Town and Mine Vulture Mine is a gold mine and abandoned settlement nestled into the breathtaking landscape of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. The settlement, named Vulture City, was established in 1866, and developed to meet the needs of Arizona’s most successful gold mine. From 1863 to 1942, the mine produced 340,000 ounces of gold and 260,000

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22
Jan

Welcome to our Website

Welcome to losviajerosinn.com! Thank you for stopping by our website.  At Los Viajeros Inn, you will always be greeted by a friendly face at our Wickenburg, AZ wild wild western-styled hotel.  At an affordable price, enjoy all the amenities and accommodations available at a luxury hotel including a cool, crisp pool and whirlpool spa, complimentary, continental breakfast, and spacious rooms
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