Top photo is of the Casa Grande Ruins (a National Monument). The second photo was taken at the top of the Phoenix City Park - you can see forever from the top of the mountain - out over the city and beyond. Royle, Sharon, Gary and their friends who are wintering in Mesa are looking at the gage that points to the city. The 3rd photo is of the Mystery Castle which is located just a few blocks from the entry to the park. A very interesting story behind this castle and a must-see when in the Phoenix area. The last photo was taken of Sharon and Gary as they were looking at the mountain from the ghost town we stopped at on our way back from lunch at a remote location in the hills. I didn't get a photo of the unique, touristy, spot in the mountains. Someone had told me about a lunch spot at an old stagecoach stopping place. It took us a while to get there but worth the trip. It is called Tortilla Flat and it is located about 10 miles east of Apache Junction. Many tourists at this place with the same idea - hamburger lunch. We also went to Bashas' Art Gallery. Also a must see for anyone in this area. It is located outside Chandler. The museum is in the Basha (grocery) Corporate Office and is a collection of paintings, sculptures, baskets, etc., from the Basha family. No admission fee and no donation box. Found this place only because friend Nancy told me about it. We also visited the Casa Grande Museum of History which was also very interesting and included old farm equipment.
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Thanks for tips on places to see in our new "home town." We were arriving back in Casa Grande just as you were leaving. Our kids who are teachers are coming for spring break and now we know where we'll take them. Thanks for the photos.
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