If you have a fascination with ancient people, places, and things (or even if you don’t), you’ll enjoy a visit to the mysterious Casa Grande Ruins, a 4-story preserved archeological structure built by the Hohokam in the mid-1300s.
Casa Grande (meaning Great House) is estimated to weigh over six million pounds. Find it hard to believe? Then go see for yourself. You’ll learn the fascinating facts about the structural substance caliche, who the people are that built Casa Grande, and how the monument has been carefully preserved over the years. You’ll get to see historical photos of the structure dating back more than 100 years, and children can participate in the exploration as Junior Rangers.
Since this is an outdoor, middle of the desert activity, this is the perfect time of year to go. However, that Arizona desert sun is harsh even in the cooler months. Protective clothing, hats, sunscreen, and water containers are highly recommended during all seasons of the year.
FYI – The park is in Coolidge, not Casa Grande as one might think because of the name (like me).
Admission:
- $5.00 per person
- Children 15 and under are free.
Address:
1100 West Ruins Drive
Coolidge, Arizona 85228
Phone: (520) 723-3172
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
As with any activity, check with the facility before you go for up-to-date prices, admission conditions, dates, restrictions, accessibility and other information appropriate to you and your party.
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