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Arizona Science Center vs Mystery Castle
Arizona Science Center and Mystery Castle are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Arizona Science Center ranks slightly better than Mystery Castle. Arizona Science Center is ranked #9 in Phoenix with accolades from 5 publications such as Where, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Arizona Science Center
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Where
Frommer's
600 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the popular Arizona Science Center , play with 300-odd hands-on exhibits, watch live demonstrations or take in the mysteries of the universe at the planetarium."
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Fodor's
"With more than 300 hands-on exhibits, this is the venue for science-related exploration."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This concrete monolith... has 350 hands-on exhibits, a five-story theater and cutting-edge planetarium."
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Where
"Hands-on exhibits illustrating scientific principles; awesome weather theater and planetarium."
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Frommer's
"The kids can spend the afternoon pushing buttons, turning knobs, and interacting with all kinds of cool science exhibits at this downtown complex"
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Mystery Castle
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Where
Atlas Obscura
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800 East Mineral Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Fodor's
"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."
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Lonely Planet
"Equal parts Mexican hacienda, Native American cliff dwelling and psychedelic sand castle, the 18-room Mystery Castle was constructed in the 1930s and ’40s by Boyce Luther Gulley."
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Afar Magazine
"A visit to the castle is one that’s truly unmatched, and leaves you in awe of the precious sentiment that went into its construction."
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Where
"An 8,000-square-foot folk architecture castle in the foothills of South Mountain, with 18 rooms, 13 fireplaces and scores of there’s-a-story-here antiques, craftworks and found objects."
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Atlas Obscura
"A self-built castle made by a mysterious man. "
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