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- Opening hours are 1100-1530 Thu-Sun, closed on Mon, Tue and Wed. The Mystery Castle is only open from October to May. Opening hours can vary, so please check the Mystery Castle Opening Times for the latest information.
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OPENING HOURS. Opening hours are 1100-1530 Thu-Sun, closed on Mon, Tue and Wed. The Mystery Castle is only open from October to May. Opening hours can vary, so please check the Mystery Castle Opening Times for the latest information.
Remember to check the opening times before your visit, as the castle operates on a seasonal schedule. Once inside, you'll feel as though you've been let in on a fascinating secret, a slice of Phoenix's history tucked away in the foothills, waiting to be discovered by those curious enough to look.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Location The Mystery Castle is located in the Foothills of South Mountain Park (two miles south of Baseline Road) at 800 E. Mineral Road in Phoenix, Arizona 85040. To visit, take 7th Street South to Mineral Road, then head east and follow the road to the Mystery Castle entrance.
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- A Castle Made of Recycled Materials
- The Castle Was For His Daughter
- It Was Actually A Home
- The Mystery Castle Is Right in Phoenix
- Mystery Castle Is Open For Tours
The Mystery Castle was made with an assortment of building materials like recycled car parts and plow discs. It was also constructed with traditional building supplies like stone and cement. Gulley made sure to follow the contour of the mountain to create the structure's unique shape and to save money by not having to dig into the ground.
According tomymysterycastle.comGulley got the idea to build a castle in the desert from his daughter Mary Lou. The castle’s website notes that Gulley recalled memories of him and his daughter building sand castles on the beach together in Seattle. Mary Lou said, “Please, Daddy, build me a big and strong castle someday that I can live in.” After lea...
Mary Lou and her mother moved in shortly after Gulley died in 1945. Mary Lou called the 8,000-square-foot Mystery Castle home until she passed away in 2010.
No need to search the open desert or any backcountry roads to find this castle. The Mystery Castle is 9 miles south of downtown Phoenix at 800 E. Mineral Road.
Tours are offered 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays from October through May. Admission is $10, $5 for ages 5-12. Payment is by cash or check only. For more information, call 602-268-1581 or visit mymysterycastle.com. You can connect with Arizona Republic Culture and Outdoors Reporter Shanti Lerner through email at shanti.lerner@gannett.com or you c...
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Tour Hours. Tours have been suspended until further notice. Location. The Mystery Castle is located in the Foothills of South Mountain Park (two miles south of Baseline Road). 800 E. Mineral Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040
800 E Mineral Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85042. Get directions. Amenities and More. Good For Kids. Ask the Community. Ask a question. Q: Can I go with my dog? A: No dogs are allowed according to their website. Amanda M. 3 years ago 1 person found this helpful. See question details. Q: Are small dogs on leashes allowed on the premises? A:
- 800 E Mineral Rd Phoenix, AZ 85042
Jun 26, 2019 · Mystery Castle is open from early October to end of May. Call to check if it is open. Don't expect anyone to ever answer this phone or return your call if you leave a message. Mystery Castle is located in South Phoenix, right near South Mountain.
