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Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting vs Mystery Castle
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting and Mystery Castle are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting scores marginally better than Mystery Castle. Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting comes in at #11 in Phoenix with accolades from 6 reviewers like Atlas Obscura, Where and Lonely Planet.
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
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6101 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Fodor's
"Retired firefighters lead tours through nearly 100 restored fire engines and tell harrowing tales of the "world's most dangerous profession"."
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Lonely Planet
"There are more than 90 restored firefighting machines and related paraphernalia from 1725 onward."
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"Nearly 100 restored fire-fighting vehicles and apparatuses, plus a sizable collection of badges, helmets, patches and other equipment in four large galleries."
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Michelin Guide
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"With more than 90 fully restored fire engines dating back to 1725, this museum lures anyone who runs to their window at the sound of a siren."
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Atlas Obscura
"A museum and tribute to a brave profession. "
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Mystery Castle
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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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"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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