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Phoenix Sights - Within 100 Miles

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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Among the ruins here is the Casa Grande, or "Big House," one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures ever built in North America.

Hohokam Pima National Monument
Archeological remains of the Hohokam culture. Hohokam is a Pima Indian word meaning "those who have gone."

Montezuma's Castle National Monument
One of the best-preserved North American cliff dwellings, this five-story, 20-room cliff dwelling served as a high-rise apartment building for prehistoric Sinagua Indians over 600 years ago.

Organ Pipe National Monument
Organ Pipe National Monument boasts an extensive collection of Sonoran Desert plants, including a large cactus rarely found in the United States, the organ pipe cactus.

Saguaro National Monument
Preserving the saguaro cactus.

Tonto National Monument
Cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries.

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