Trail Dust Town
Attractions
Trail Dust Town has fun for all ages! See the amazing Pinnacle Peak Pistoleros Wild West Stunt Show or take a ride through the “West” on a real train. Enjoy a spin on the vintage Carousel or Circle-the-Wagons Ferris Wheel. Try your at gold panning or take a tour through the year-round haunted house.
Dinning
It is home to dining options perfect for every occasion! Visit Pinnacle Peak, the home of the Cowboy Steak, and Tucson’s favorite place to get a steak since 1962. An evening at Pinnacle Peak is something that must be experienced! Or try Millie’s Pancake Haus for a great breakfast or delicious lunch. A Tucson institution since 1964 and now home here!
Shopping
It is also home to unique shopping opportunities. All of the shops are owned and operated by local Tucson families and offer items ranging from magic supplies and novelties, to fine arts. You can find a variety of services such as photography, web design, and a day spa.
Trail Dust Town’s History
Built in 1961 and quickly became a favorite place for Tucson and its guests to spend time and enjoy a trip back in time, Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse opened in 1962 and gave the various cowboys and ranchhand’s in the area, a great place to get steak, belly up to the bar, and let their horses drive them home. The “Town” was rocked by a devastating fire that struck Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse in 1971. The fire brought multiple firetrucks out as no one wanted to lose the iconic steakhouse. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of Tucson Fire and even a passing landscaping Truck, Pinnacle Peak burnt to the ground.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Pinnacle Peak emerged in its current location in 1972 and returned to the business of serving the best steaks in Tucson. As the popularity of the steakhouse continued to grow, so did the whole center. Dakota was added to the town in the late 1980’s to give Tucson another great dining option when visiting Trail Dust Town. Then in the mid 1990’s the town began shifting from being a collection of shops and restaurants to becoming an entertainment destination with the addition of the amusement rides.
The C.P. Huntington Railroad was built closely followed by an antique carousel. Then the Pinnacle Peak Pistoleros began performing live stunt shows on Dragoon St. to larger and larger crowds. Trail Dust Town continued on with small changes and improvements until the next evolution. In the early 2010’s PollyAnna Park was built to give an open grassy area for families to enjoy. At the same time a ferris Wheel was added and the carousel relocated. The creation of PollyAnna Park marked Trail Dust Town’s transition from a shopping center with an amusement park into a family entertainment venue.
Today, it has become home to several community events such as Farmer’s Markets, Rodeo Celebrations, and even an Oktoberfest event. Trail Dust Town itself is still locally owned and operated by the same family and has just moved into it’s third generation. Everyone involved with Trail Dust Town is fully committed to stewarding this special part of Tucson, so that future generations of Tucsonans may enjoy and even bring their guests.
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