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Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentThis Barrel Cactus blooms in early September.
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Directions From Phoenix

Directions from the Phoenix Area:

Take I-10 East toward Tucson to AZ-387 at Exit 185, approximately 36 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport.  Turn left at the end of the off-ramp onto AZ-187/AZ-387.  Go over the I-10 overpass and then make a right turn onto AZ-387. Proceed east 7 miles to AZ-87.  At the stop sign, make a right turn onto AZ-87. 

Continue towards Coolidge for 7 miles to the traffic light at the intersection of AZ-87 and AZ-287.  Turn right (south) onto Arizona Blvd.  Look for the entrance to the monument about 1/2 mile on your right.  Proceed for 3/4 mile down the entrance road to the visitor center.
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Map showing driving directions to Casa Grande Ruins from Phoenix
Driving from Phoenix to Casa Grande Ruins
The 'Big House' at Casa Grande Ruins circa 1900.  

Did You Know?
An estimated six million pounds of caliche were used in the construction of the Casa Grande. Caliche is a naturally occurring soil consisting of clay, sand and calcium carbonate found in the deserts of the southwest.

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Last Updated: February 28, 2007 at 17:39 EST