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Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentAfternoon view of the Big House from the southwest.
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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 Hohokam grew corn using a sophisticated irrigation system.  

Did You Know?
Farmers have grown crops in the Salt and Gila River valleys for over 2000 years. The Hohokam produced corn, squash, beans, and cotton by creating a flood irrigation system with over 1000 miles of canals.
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Last Updated: February 28, 2007 at 17:39 EST