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Heritage Square Phoenix vs Mystery Castle
Heritage Square Phoenix and Mystery Castle are both recommended by writers. Overall, Heritage Square Phoenix ranks marginally higher than Mystery Castle. Heritage Square Phoenix has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Where and Michelin Guide.
Heritage Square Phoenix
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Where
Frommer's
115 N. Sixth St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine thundering hooves and creaking stagecoaches as you amble around this cluster of stately Victorians."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The square is home to around a dozen buildings... now converted into shops and restaurants, as well as a museum occupying Rosson House."
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Where
"This city block is home to restored buildings dating back to the late 1800s, and is the only remaining group of residential structures from the original townsite of Phoenix."
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Frommer's
"If you want a glimpse of how Phoenix once looked, stroll around this collection of historic homes on the original town site."
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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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