An hour’s drive south of Phoenix takes the visitor to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument where a 35 ft high Casa Grande (Big House) built circa 1350 can be seen. Built by Hohokam Indians who farmed the area about 1500 years ago, the tribe vanished around 1450 and no trace of their descendents can be found today. When visiting Phoenix take the time to go to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument to ponder the frailty of mankind, but the enduring strength of our handiwork.

Phoenix's Casa Grande Ruins National Monument are worth every minute of the journey to go and see them, and you should definitely make the time whilst you are in Phoenix. The outstanding Phoenix Hotels will make sure that you rest well in comfort upon your return.