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Mystery Castle vs Orpheum Theater

Mystery Castle and Orpheum Theater are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mystery Castle scores significantly higher than Orpheum Theater. Mystery Castle scores 75 with praise from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Mystery Castle
Mystery Castle
8 / 10
800 East Mineral Road, Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
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Afar Magazine 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." Full review
Where 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." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"A self-built castle made by a mysterious man. " Full review
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Orpheum Theater
Orpheum Theater
7 / 10
203 West Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Spanish-colonial Orpheum Theatre, built in 1927 and renovated throughout the '90s, is a glamorous theater showcasing ballet, theater, and film festivals."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Even if there isn’t a show scheduled at this historic 1929 theater and former vaudeville house, take a free, guided tour of the renovated facility." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Makes for a beautiful architectural experience, and is a fantastic place to watch a show, or even take a tour." Full review