Well preserved slice of history. Interesting displays and I like that the tour was self-guided so I could go at my own pace. Cost is free but there is an opportunity to donate if you like. Gift shop has some great things to buy.

My uncle and cousin painted the murals and my cousin is in the video in the film hall. Very informative and relaxing space. I can't believe how large the ruins. The facility is nice and the staff are super friendly and helpful. The museum it's self is a smaller space but it has tons of history to see. The gift shop has beautiful art work you can take home and snacks to buy.

Very interesting place to visit. Lots of very old history that is well explained. Absolutely free admission which is amazing. Good exhibits inside as well as good information outside. You can get right next to the actual ruins and walk among them.

From a distance, this doesn't look like much, but this 'grand house' was built in 1350! An excellent volunteer guide brought it to life for us. I'm amazed anything could live in this hostile desert, but there was a whole culture who grew irrigated crops and lived here successfully. The shelter protecting this exhibit itself is astounding as it was built in 1932. It seems very modern for that time. This is really a fascinating cultural site that has been protected since 1892 as the first prehistoric and cultural reserve in the US.

Not a must stop place, but if you happen to see the sign give it to a go, it doesn't hurt which is around of 15 miles from the highway. It's free of charge, the staffs are really helpful with instructions about what is where, there are loads of qr codes you can scan and get more information. Think about thousands of years ago people settled down here in the desert, how did they survive? how did they make agriculture possible? Their life their buildings....

Cara Grande Ruins is a very interesting site. The reason for the structure is not totally clear but the size is quite grand for a structure that old. Even without a guided tour, the signs have a good idea of the history and the people and their practices from the time of the structures in the complex. The store on site was nice without a lot of touristy items and since this is a fairly lightly visited site, it was not busy.

Great stop. Said to be more of the “market place” of the Hohocom people (500-1400ad) … helpful; friendly and informative park rangers who gave us yellow umbrellas to help shield the hot sun ☀️ 😀(thanks!) … plus an owl family living in the roof (fascinating) … nice movie about the site, museum and paved path to easily view the structures …. FREE … 💕🙏🏼🌟 Really nice stop (love the question share boards too!!)

Free National Monument. Lots of ruins to walk around and through, but not the Casa Grande itself. You can view into the doorways. Look up to spot the family of owls living in the shelter rafters. Excellent movie gives context.

Wow! What a beautiful monument. Definitely worth the trip. The informative signs and audio were very interesting and the ruin was beautiful! I don't have words for seeing it up close and personal.

These ruins are very interesting. The fact that these ruins are around 700 years old and still standing is impressive. The park is a small park and during the Covid pandemic, the visitor center remains closed. Enjoy the preservation of this historical site.

Very interesting. It is free and spacious. Who knew someone could build a structure that lasts 1000 yrs from desert materials? Impressive

We took a detour on our trip home, and toured Casa Grande ruins. Was a very interesting place to visit over 700 years old. Awesome that the structure is still standing. The walk to view was very nice they have a picnic area. The park staff that was on duty was very nice. The gift shop has some great merchandise from tshirts to mugs plus all sorts of things, I found their book selections awesome! From interesting books for children and adults as well as info on the local area! Well worth the visit.

This is an easy park to get in and out of within 20 minutes. There are lots of informational signs to read about the history of the ruins. There are restrooms and a small bookstore. The park is free to get into. Note that the hours listed on Google are incorrect. The park is open 9am-4pm on Monday through Saturday. The ruins are over 700 years old and were first discovered in 1694 by a Spanish explorer. Interestingly, the explorers observations in his journal have been confirmed by modern archeological finds. The ruins also have an amazing observatory built into it, including for summer and winter sun solstice as well as a lunar solstice that occurs only once every 18.6 years. The ruins are much higher than any ruins nearby. The ruins have been protected by a modern overhang/roof, and building/structural reinforcements.

It's a really cool site to visit. I really like it because it's a self guided tour, and you can get right up next to it! A fascinating piece of architecture and history!! I highly recommend it!!

Lesser-known but very culturally and historically significant NPS site, detailing some of the earliest history of native inhabitants of Arizona. It's incredible to see so much of the casa still in tact, and amazing to envision what the full community must have looked like far back in time. Great place for kids to learn about something the school textbooks forget.

I've lived in Arizona majority of my life and finally got to see how truly awesome the Casa Grande Ruins are with my family. Definitely must see! (Mask are required and there are some if need one but only in the gift shop/indoor museum. )

Amazing place to visit and learn about. I'm part native American from the area, and amazed how our ancestors built this place and the beautiful pottery here. The canals they made also. Lots of history and wonder.

Very neat stop if you're en route. There's information in the visitor center that explains the ruins and the people that lived there. They have bathrooms with indoor plumbing (no toilet paper) and multiple picnic tables. I only gave it 4 because there's not much around and the drive was long for how long we stayed.

Pretty cool, it's free. Everyone should come out and check it out. I would give five stars but there wasn't a bowl of water for my dog. Always have dog water on the hottest day of the year folks please 🙂

Worth a visit, any history is valuable knowledge. Take time to read the informational boards and exhibits. There's a Great Horned owl nest site under the protective covering for the main building. Many more ruins are preserved under soil throughout the property.

Nice gift shop as you 1st go in, great little museum with lots of artifacts and info which my 5 kiddos loved. We were blessed to get in on a tour outside given by a very knowledgeable young lady. I sure wish I remembered her name, she did such a great job. Full of information, answered questions thoroughly and showed pics. We all enjoyed it very much. The ruins we're absolutely amazing, it was fun being able to walk around, look and read about them. We even saw the 2 great horn owls that the park made a box for in the over hang shading\protecting the Casa Grande ruins. If your ever in the area you need to check this place out, it's awesome and free!

My partner and I went to check out the Casa Grande Ruins over the weekend and it was amazing. I learned a lot at the Casa Grande Ruins yesterday. On the way there it's mostly cotton fields. I had no idea Arizona was the 2nd largest manufacturer of cotton in US. Very interesting 🤔 We saw the actual ruins from years ago. It reminded me of my visits to Cahokia Mounds when I was back in St. Louis. There was old pottery and artifacts from the people as well. They referred to the natives as the Hohokam, but they'd rather be referred to as the Native Ancestral People. We gotta respect that. I understand. The Native Ancestral People used the desert landscape to create their home and lived of the land using the nature available for food, medicine and to make tools. It was a very nice place to visit and learn about some of the Natives from this area. I look forward to learning more about my new home in Arizona. This place is wheelchair accessible. This place has a big parking lot for you to park your car or bigger vehicle like a bus. This is a family friendly place to take the family to to learn about the native history in Arizona. Go and enjoy, but most definitely learn. #Tonetta

This was a nice little spot. I stopped here on my quest to get a magnet from every state and national park in Arizona. They have a nice little gift shop and a little museum. The museum was closed for remodel when I was there, but I could still see in and it looks like it would have been interesting. They have a theater where they show a 20 minute movie about the ruins. I did not attend. The ruins themselves are within walking distance of each other and it's interesting to imagine the people who lived there while standing in their house. It was free to get in and worth a stop if you are in the area.

Highly recommended! So much more than I was expecting! More ruins than I expected, but also didn't realize there was a museum. Make sure you catch the movie in the museum; it is very informative. No admission fees, but please consider making a donation.

Very interesting place to visit. They even provided umbrellas for us sun sensitive people to use. Plan on 90 minutes to watch a video and explore, well worth the time.

You ever wonder what life was like in the Southwest before cooling. How could there have been a sense of community? How could anyone find this place? Follow the signs, then get out and walk the park. The U S Parks and Recreation's, Casa Grande Ruins. A trip to the park that takes you for a trip back in time.

Cool little place to stop off and see some ancient ruins. You can get up close to the ruins which is nice but not too much to see.

The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is worth a stop. My husband and I stopped on our way from Phoenix to Tucson. We arrived late in the afternoon and had only forty minutes to see the grand edifice. We looked through the small exhibit area on the way outside to the Casa Grande building. We could have spent more time but our visit was informative and very interesting. I recommend a visit to this place, it is sacred to the native Americans from the area.

An historical treasure literally in the middle of nowhere between San Tan Valley and Coolidge, AZ. Get up close and personal to these centuries-old adobe ruins chock full of history, feeling and awesomeness. Hopefully the great horned owls who have made a nest at the top will be out for your enjoyment. The park service staff is great. This is a peaceful, quiet place to unwind and reflect.....

We had a wonderful day here. Please take time to go with the guide. You will learn more and the experience is well worth it. We were here in January and the temps were great for strolling around the ruins and learning new things about this area. Thank you to this Museum for a day of building on our knowledge. Ps we happened to be there to see the two Horned Owls making a nest high in the canopy covering the Great House.

Pretty cool place. Not much to see, but it’s not far away, so it was convenient. If you’re looking for really cool ruins, there are better choices out there. But, if you’re not looking to hike up big hills and still want to get the history... not a bad place to get the idea of ruins.

Nice place for a stroll on the drive between Phoenix and Tucson. Well maintained and very interesting with informative video shown in the theater. Also have free tours. Baby friendly and easy walking with stroller. Paved walkways and flat gravel/sand areas. Friendly and helpful staff that was able to assist us in baby changing area. Clean bathrooms. Added bonus, free admission!

A gem of the southwest. It's important to learn and reflect on who lived in the valley centuries before Europeans landed, and this site clearly frames up the story. It's well told and respectfully executed. The staff are very knowledgeable and excited for your visit. Although our time there was short (only had an hour) we left wanting much more. Must visit if you're in the area.

Casa Grande is a great little national monument that has a very neat and old history. They have a video and guided tours. It's free. They have a gift shop and they had demonstrations of some of the incredible jewelry they make. Definitely worth a trip, but you probably won't spend more than a few hours. There are covered picnic areas and flush toilets.

When we drove out, I did not know what to expect. The visitor center is well done with the perfect amount of information. The grounds where the ruins are at are well marked with nice paths to follow. I enjoyed the drive from Phoenix. The day we went out it was free so that was a bonus. It is worth the trip.

Very cool historical site. Is it worth driving from Phoenix/Tucson for? Individually, no. Make a little extra time for this when passing through the area amongst other activities and you won't be disappointed. It's a nice treat. There was no charge to visit.

Very interesting

Stopped at this majestic location after dropping off an Uber passenger... Very scenic. A must see when in Coolidge/Casa Grande AZ.

Great place to visit during the pandemic. We were the only people present the day we went. Plus, they have a one-way pass on the trails to protect visitors. The information building was closed, but they still have information about the site posted on the trails. My 2 year old enjoyed wandering the trials. We had a great time.

Excellent place very informative must be visited

I visited the ruins twice in 2019. During those two times I didn't experience anything negative. There was ample parking. Although, the only shaded spots were near trees. The national monument doesn't charge entrance fees, which is fantastic. In the main building there's a nice exhibit that details the history and facts about the surrounding area. The ruins are located outside. There's a nice paved path to walk on. This national monument is highly recommend, especially because it's free.

Closed for our own protection.

Was fantastic especially with all the past. Wow!

I'll add a better review when COVID is over and we can get inside and see the film and all the exhibits. But well cared for, good signage for a mid afternoon walk.

It's pretty neat!! It's out of the way, but not TOO far!! Pros: since the main building is 'closed', you don't have to pay to get in! Cons: since the main building is closed, I'm not sure how to buy the souvenirs the the people inside the closed building put out for people to look at. The signs are informative, colorful and entertaining. The main ruin, the casa grande, could use some upkeep. It's covered in pigeon poop on the inside. Kinda gross, especially in a pandemic. It's a cool 10-20 minute stop. I've lived in AZ for 10 years and driven on I-10 passed this area probably over 1,000 times during the 40 years I didn't live in AZ and this is the first time I've been.

A good place to go during the covid pandemic. You get to experience a centuries old ruin created by those who were here before us, and the way the ruin has been rehabilitated since becoming a US park in the late 19thc.

If your driving by its cool to stop in. No cost. Lobby closed due to coronavirus. Information boards all around.

Nice glimpse into the past.

Lots to read about the Local Native's past. And I thought I knew about agriculture

This place is well worth the stop if you driving Phoenix to Tucson. The ruin are ancient and there is not much of them to see. But, the museum and the film place the desert ruins into context and provide the history of the area before Europeans every thought of sailing to the Americas. There is a fee that allows for parking, the museum and film, and walking through the structures.

Great spot to learn some Arizona history.

Beautifully maintained

currently (june 2020) visitor center and facilities are closed due to covid. picnic areas, walking path to ruins and restrooms are open. it was easy to maintain appropriate distances as there were only a few other visitors when we were there on a tue morning

So very interesting. Recommend for history lovers and everyone one else also!

Beautifully insightful

(Translated by Google) Good facility information, friendly staff .. (Original) Gute Informationen zur Anlage, freundliche Angestellte..

You will experience something different from other parks.

Great educational exhibits. Rich cultural history. Ancient Dwellings and sites. Bookshop is a great Reference source for local and Arizona sciences and History.

Very interesting to save places like that.

Great little leg stretcher stop. Dog friendly!!! Volunteers are friendly and informative. Nesting owls as a bonus.

Do not miss... Get the upper dwelling tour if you can

Pretty cool place and it's free

This is amazing history in Casa Grande ruins national monument, there is no fee for the entrance, the stuff are incredible helpul and nice people, it's beautiful to get to know the ruins and be standing there and feel like in the old times, the ruins were created by Mexicans Americans long time ago.

What a find!

We went there to check it out it was very nice the people there are very very nice they all seem to want to, date you I took pictures of the rooms that is very interesting it was well worth the look

Wonderful way to learn about history. Two site rangers were there snd let me have a look through their telescope at s big horned mama owl sitting on her nest. Fantastic!

Great history

Cool place to visit for an hour or two.

Very interesting visit. Take advantage of the tour guide.

Very informative about the lives of those who lived here

great

The park volunteers were very knowledgeable and friendly!

Wonderful Building and good employees ☀

Phenomenal experience! This place is stunning and I would surely visit again. The only thing was that the tour was self guided due to Covid. Amazing history here!

The addition of the QR codes to the signs with audio recordings was a great idea. Being able hear descendents and archeologists talk about what you were looking at added to the visit.

Wonderful preservation of prehistoric ruins. Informative signposts give a glimpse of what life was like in the desert for civilizations lasting a thousand years.

Very interesting. How mud house is still standing for so long. They made use of natural resources for food - the catus

You really need to take yourself back in time and imagine. Not really a place for small kids. It's a think and wonder how people so long ago built such an amazing place.

Should call it Casa Grande Ruins your Sunday...drove 90 mintes to check this place out just to find it closed at 1pm on a Sunday..its open tues- sat. Great job google

A must see!

Ruins are under construction currently. Great history and there is no fee to view. Even though it's an out-of-the-way, able to view nice Mountain shots while traveling

Lots of interesting reading information on site.

There are lots of very informative plaques to explain what we were seeing. I also appreciated the notations of the cactus types for us northerners that haven't learned much about plant life yet. Covid takes its toll so the normal activities there weren't possible. Very interesting!

The name of this site as given by the residents is Sivan Vahkih. The National Park Service should really use the the correct name and not the name imposed by the invaders. That being said, while not as glamorous as the pyramids in Mexico the site is not the less very important archeologically. Maker sure to also visit the 'ball court' area to the north of the ruins.

Great history and it's free!

Great to learn about the history of the area.

This is worth a visit; very interesting.

I found it interesting. Took about an hour at a leisurely pace

Interesting and self your allowed me to take my time a s get some good pictures

Beautiful archeological site...didn't know there were structures that old in america

Update your hours. Apparently due to Covid the are closed on the weekends?

I wasn’t able to visit because the hours listed do not reflect the actual open hours. It seems they are open Tuesday-Saturday 9-5. We went on a Sunday to see the monument and was met with a closed gate. A little frustrating because it’s a drive no matter where you’re coming from. Please update the hours!

Not worth it unless you are within 30 min. Sorry but its not anything but people rebuilding and protecting to the point that it isn't real anymore. The history of it is great but seeing it is not true or worth it in my humble opinion.

They need to update their hours of operation on their website and the entry gate.

A good place for Arizona history buffs.

Having driven by this place for fifty years, I am glad I stopped. It is much more impressive than it looks at a distance.

So cool to see the ancient structure. They offer maps, no admission fee, and a movie about the ruin. 4 people allowed at a time for the gift shop.

Awesome place to go very interesting

Good place. Lots of history.

Your Google page says you are open on Sunday and in fact you are not. We drove a long way to get here thinking it would be open and the gate was closed. It says tight on your gate that you are not open on Sundays. Please update your Google page. Thanks.

Great surprise stop for us. The National Monument has done a great job with the QR codes to supplement one's walk through the park.

Great history

Very informative, masks not required but appreciated

Multistory ruin from Hohokam culture. Good interpretive display.

Great site to visit and FREE.

Wow. Built in 1450

THEY ARE CLOSED ON MONDAY. UPDATE YOUR DAYS AND TIMES!!!!! Thanks for wasting our time.

Pretty interesting. Learning and sightseeing good combination!

Nice national park

Nice place to go visit sight watching museum is closed do to covid-19

A four story mud building. 1000's of acres of cultivated land. Miles of aqueducts. 10,000 people. What do we not know about our history?

It was a wonderful place to visit. Can you imagine there were people here thousands of years before us? Not a very large park but very thought provoking

Great little half day archeological trip from anywhere in Phoenix. Good for just yourselves, adults and kids, and an eye opening experience for out of area guests. Absolutely amazing in size, Casa Grande's multi-story adobe (caliche) structure and adjacent buildings were backbreakingly built by hand in the 1300's with minimal rudimentary tools by the ancestral Sonoran Desert People (inhabitants of the area for approximately 7500 years). The location was also a nexus for 200+ miles of irrigation canals which the locals also built, supporting agriculture serving a thriving large scale community. Assumed misfortune of possible massive storms with flooding which presumably destroyed the canals and delicate desert farming, coupled with overpopulation, saw the community's demise in the 1400's. Recommendations: Adults- definitely take an hour or more in the Visitor Center before heading to the ruins. If you are with kids, minimally watch the fascinating and informative 30 minute film in the theater before heading to the structures.

It was a great site that was very interesting to see and learn about what was then. Just makes you wonder how and why these natives choose to live in the middle of a vast barren desert? But the land probably was very different centuries ago!

This is a great little National Monument to visit. Its easy to get to from Phoenix or Tucson if you happen to be in the area. Its nothing special and you only need an hour or so to do the main parts. There are also other things to do in the area however. Its well worth doing, not just for the history, but to see the ingenuity of the Hohokam from hundreds of years ago. Its impressive to see a 4 story house made from mud and wood. I have seen similar things in Saudi Arabia, but this one is impressive considering its age. The museum is really interesting and the staff know their stuff.

Amazing NPS site and a well kept campus. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was very excited that this sift is dog friendly. I just had to carry my dog through the visitor center building and then she was welcome to walk around with me while leashes inside the park.

Clean, well maintained and well staffed. Plenty of parking with many covered picnic tables and a group BBQ area with power, lights and running water. A gift shop, a history display with information about the ruins in an air conditioned building and the ruins themselves are very interesting to walk around.

Very cool to see it in person and to be able to get up close and walk around it! There is also a great horned owl that lives above in the roof scaffolding too!