Casa Grande Ruins ~ A Mystery in the Desert

Casa Grande National Monument:

2014 photo of Casa Grande monument
Casa Grande Monument

 

We have often wanted to visit this National Monument over the past few years. Since we were parked in nearby Eloy, we finally took a day to wander through this unusual site and visitor center.  Park passes are accepted here and dogs too as long as they can be carried through the visitor center. (No dog feet on the floor until you reach the compound in the back)

From Eloy to the Casa Grande Ruins is about 20 miles. This is a National Monument which preserves the remains of an ancient Hohokam-era farming village, and the “Great House”

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