Renaissance Festival
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The Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, and arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and a feast, all rolled into one non-stop, day-long, family adventure! One of the largest events of its kind in the nation, the Arizona Renaissance Festival is a time to revel in the atmosphere of a 16th Century European Country Faire. Explore the bustling marketplace and mingle and interact with nearly 2,000 costumed characters and their endless merriment and mayhem.
Wear comfortable shoes, come rain or shine, and expect to find more than a full day's worth of entertainment. Continuous performances are held nearly every half-hour on the dozen stages spread throughout the beautifully decorated theme park. "Huzzah!" is the cheer of the day!
The Festival is open on weekends, Saturdays, Sundays and Presidents' Day Monday, from the first Saturday in February through the last Sunday in March. Festival hours are 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
Renaissance Festival
Phone : 520-463-2700 (Always call and confirm events.)
Web: arizona.renfestinfo.com/
Free Parking.
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Lost Dutchman State Park Hiking Trails
Please use caution when hiking at the park. Those planning to use the longer trails should carry a topographic map. Each person should carry at least one gallon of drinking water per day. Remember summer temperatures often exceed 100°F.
The park is located 5 mi. north of Apache Junction, off of AZ 88 (the old Apache Trail), at the base of the Superstition Mountains.
Treasure Loop Trail: Length 2.4 miles round trip, rated moderate, elevation change of 500 feet. It terminates at either picnic area.
Prospector's View Trail: Length 0.7 miles, rated moderate. It connects Siphon Draw Trail with Treasure Loop Trail also connects with Jacob's Crosscut Trail.
Jacob's Crosscut Trail: Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the base of the Superstitions.
Siphon Draw Trail: 3.2 miles round trip, a very scenic hike, this trail winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. It is possible to hike up the Flatiron, although it is not a designated, maintained trail all the way. It's advised that only experienced hikers in good shape attempt to hike to the top, as the climb is steep and difficult to follow. Allow at least five hours to the Flatiron and back.
Discovery Trail: Connects the campground and day use areas. Features information signs, a wildlife pond, bird feeder and viewing bench.