General information about the National Monument
The Casa Grande Ruins NM is both home to and preserves a 12th century settlement of the Hohokam people.
Number of visitors
Best time to visit: Spring and autumn. In summer it can become very hot.
Our visits:
So far 1 visit: May 2013
Entrance fees and opening hours
- Free of charge
- Covered by the Anual Pass*
- Open 24h all year round, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and on 04.07.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
For the GPS: 1100 W Ruins Dr, Coolidge, AZ 85128
Casa Grande Ruins NM
Description: The National Monument got its name from the largest preserved building, the Casa Grande, the largest known building from the Hohokam era. Besides the actual house, there are a few preserved foundation walls of other buildings at the outside area. The Casa Grande can only be seen from the outside. It is not allowed to enter.
Our rating: Quite interesting, especially for those who are interested in Native American History. As always, there is a very interesting exhibition in the Visitor Center, where you can learn all kinds of things about the time of the Hohokam. Small stopover on the way between Phoenix and Tucson.
