Your Guide to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
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Many people want to see the Grand Canyon or the Saguaro cacti when adventuring through Arizona. The big cities of Tucson and Phoenix draw millions of visitors every year.
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But in between these two cities is a small national park site called the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
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Located southeast of Phoenix, Ariz., the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is just off Highway 287.
Where Is the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument?
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These ancestral Sonoran Desert people learned how to farm when the climate turned drier and hotter.
Who Were the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People?
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The best dating methods indicate that the Casa Grande was built during the Classic Period of 1100-1450 CE, probably in the 1300s.
When Was Casa Grande Built?
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From 1970 to 2001, over 100,000 visitors were welcome at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument each year.
How Many People Visit the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Each Year?
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- Explore the Museum Exhibits in the Visitor Center
- Take a Self-Guided Tour Around Casa Grande
- Enjoy a Picnic or Reserve the Outdoor Kitchen
Things to Do at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
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No self-guided tours enter the Casa Grande ruins due to safety and resource protection concerns.
Can You Go Inside Casa Grande?
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