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The Big House
1100 Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 723-3172
Hohokam ("those who are gone"), once
farmed present-day state of Arizona. However, when the first
Europeans arrived, they only found village ruins, ancient irrigation
canals and various artifacts. Casa Grande ("Big House") is
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.
There is an information counter, a museum exhibit
area, a bookstore, a public telephone, rest rooms, drinking
fountains, and a wheelchair available.
The visitor center and parking lot are located at
the end of a 7/8-mile long paved entrance road. The site is fully
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Open all year from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed
December 25
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