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Vital information
Phil's log
| For over a thousand years, prehistoric farmers inhabited much of the present-day state of Arizona. When the first Europeans arrived, all that remained of this ancient culture were the ruins of villages, irrigation canals and various artifacts. Among these ruins is the Casa Grande, or Big House, one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures ever built in North America. Casa Grande Ruins, the nation's first archeological preserve, protects the Casa Grande and other archeological sites within its boundaries. You are invited to see the Casa Grande and to hear the story of the ancient ones the Pima call the Hohokam, those who are gone. |
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| Directions | The park is in Coolidge, Arizona, about an hour-long drive from either Phoenix or Tucson. From Interstate 10 take the Coolidge exits and follow the signs to the park entrance off Arizona Route 87/287 | |
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| Operating hours | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | open all year, Closed December 25 |
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| Admission fees | Adults | USD 2.-- per person (max USD 4.-- per car) | Kids 16 and under | free | Cards honored | Golden Eagle, Golden Age, Golden Access Passport |
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 1100 Ruins drive Coolidge, Arizona 85228 | |
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| Phone | (520) 723 31 72 | |
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| Fax | (520) 723 72 09 | |
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| Official home page | http://www.nps.gov/cagr/ | |
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| Phil's visit to Casa Grande | |
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| Date | Tuesday August 29, 2000 |
| Arrival | 11:00 |
| Departure | 11:35 |
| Time spent | 0:35 Hrs |
First, there's a very interesting exhibition at the visitor center. It also includes a short movie explaining the history of
this place and the people who created these buildings.
Visiting the ruins does not take much time since walkling distances are rather short. Although the major building, the
Casa Grande once was surrounded by smaller houses and structures, there are only a few remains of these houses.
My picture of Casa Grande NM
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