From Native American ruins to skydiving, there's plenty to do in Pinal County
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Coolidge showcases Arizona's Indigenous history. Photo: Jeremy Duda/Axios
Wherever you are in Pinal County, there's something cool to see.
We put together a list of some of the county's best hotspots:
🏜️ Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: Explore Arizona's Indigenous history at the "Great House" in Coolidge, built by the Sonoran Desert people around 1350. It's one of the largest prehistoric structures built in North America, but its purpose is still unknown.
⛏️ Goldfield Ghost Town: Tour a defunct gold mine and see Arizona as it was when this former boomtown near Apache Junction was king.
- Don't skip the Mystery Shack, which will blow your mind and challenge your sense of balance.
🛍️ Dillard's Clearance Center: Search for a bargain on some new clothes at this massive store at Promenade at Case Grande, the county's largest retail center.
🌳 Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Thousands of desert plants from around the world thrive at this idyllic garden off U.S. 60 near Superior.
🌵 BeDillon's Cactus Garden and Restaurant: Grab a meal and check out a beautiful array of cactus in the restaurant's enclosed courtyard.
💡 Casa Grande Neon Sign Park: A unique attraction featuring vintage neon signs from previous eras — stop by at night when the signs are illuminated to see them in all their glory.
⛰️ Picacho Peak State Park: Take a hike, camp out or learn about the westernmost battle of the U.S. Civil War.
🪂 Skydive Arizona: Experience the thrill of a lifetime at this skydiving center in Eloy.