Casa Grande Highlights
Casa Grande Valley Historical Society
Casa Grande is a town with a rich and fascinating past that deserves exploration. Located on West Florence Boulevard, the Casa Grande Valley Historical Society is focused on the promotion and preservation of the region’s past while educating the town’s residents and visitors alike. The museum takes you from gold mining and cattle ranching to the Native Americans who still call the area home.
Francisco Grande Golf Course
One of the most legendary golf courses in the state of Arizona. Find it halfway between Tucson and Phoenix, in the heart of Casa Grande. It houses a historic traditional 7,400-yard golf course that has three lakes with over 1,500 mature trees. There’s much more than golf, too. Try the superb food at the Legends Restaurant or Duke’s Lounge, named after John Wayne himself. Their massage services are renowned and give you a chance to rejuvenate your mind and body. Try a herbal body wrap, Grande mud masks, or the hot stone therapy.
Visit the Paramount Theater
One of the city’s most popular attractions, it’s operated by the Paramount Foundation. You’ll enjoy the Egyptian theme of the theater with seating for small crowds. It’s the premier venue for music in Casa Grande, centrally located in the downtown area near some of the best restaurants and eateries. The theater is a cozy venue that sponsors a broad range of nationally touring musical acts. It’s a great place to go for an evening of musical entertainment and relaxation.
A Brief History of Casa Grande
Casa Grande — a small city in Pinal county, located in south-central Arizona — lies near the Santa Cruz River, 16 miles southwest of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The city is in an irrigated agricultural area where cotton, fruit, and alfalfa are raised.
For years, local mines have produced copper, silver, and gold. Native American ruins, discovered in 1694, are dominated by the Casa Grande (“Big House”), a four-story adobe watchtower built in the 14th century by the indigenous Salado people. Also near the city are Hohokam Pima National Monument (north), which preserves partially excavated village sites of the earlier Hohokam culture, and Picacho Peak State Park (southeast). Inc. town, 1915; city, 1959. By 2010, the population grew to 48,571. Nearly doubled since 1959’s 24,000+ residents.
