


Here’s how to take a day trip from Phoenix to Tortilla Flat. With food, live music, vintage buildings including a post office and museum, souvenirs, lots of Southwest history and of course the famous prickly pear gelato, it's easy to see why Tortilla Flat is a fun place to spend an afternoon. The goal of the renovations was to bring the facilities up to modern standards while maintaining the historical ambiance. The town's new owners have poured $500,000 into improvements to the old buildings that line Tortilla Flat's two blocks on State Route 88, also known as the Apache Trail, east of Apache Junction.īut don't expect anything to be shiny or modern looking. This historic former stagecoach stop offers a scenic escape from the city and an authentic taste of the Old West. Looking for an easy day trip from Phoenix? Visit Tortilla Flat.

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