Fodor's Expert Review Mystery Castle

South Phoenix Historic Home

At the foot of South Mountain lies a curious dwelling built from desert rocks by Boyce Gulley, who came to Arizona to cure his tuberculosis. Full of fascinating oddities, the castle has 18 rooms with 13 fireplaces, a downstairs grotto tavern, and a quirky collection of Southwestern antiques. The pump organ belonged to Elsie, the "Widow of Tombstone," who buried six husbands under suspicious circumstances.

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Quick Facts

800 E. Mineral Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona  85042, USA

602-268–1581

www.mymysterycastle.com

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $10, Closed June–Sept. Closed Mon.–Wed., Oct.–May, Thurs.–Sun. 11–3:30. Call to confirm hrs.

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