Mystery Castle - Phoenix Landmark

  • Address: 800 E Mineral Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
  • Phone: +1 602 268 1581
  • Email:
  • Website:www.barsanadham.org
Average Rating
4.0
 23+ reviews
from 3 sources
Frommers
1.0
 1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.0
 20+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
 2+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $2

Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042

Mystery Castle Details

Full Amenity List

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • This unusual piece of architecture, built from recycled bottles, granite and bricks in 1930, is a tribute from a father to his daughter. Located near South Mountain, you may take tours through the castle. Largely constructed of native stone, the 8,000-square-foot castle contains 13 fireplaces, 18... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Mystery Castle created by Boyce Gulley in the 1930's and 1940's from local stones and unusual materials from all around Arizona, is part medieval fortress, part Old West town. Gulley's daughter, for whom the castle ... more on manual_books
  • Built by a father to realize his daughter's dream, this three-story castle, completed in 1945, is made of stone, adobe, automobile parts and petroglyphs and is held together by a cement mixture including goat's milk. Take a tour - usually led ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Mystery Castle is a Phoenix Point of Pride and one of the most unusual homes in South Phoenix. It is a structure made of native stone, adobe, petroglyphs, and automobile parts! The mortar that holds it together contains a mixture of sand, cement, calcium, and goat's milk.This unique "castle" was ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Adjacent to South Mountain, Mystery Castle is a native stone castle that features 18 rooms, 13 fireplaces, parapets, many charming nooks and crannies, ... more on Phoenix.gov

Reviews From Across The Web read all

5.0
it can not be better

i really love it its atmosphere is fantastic u can be funny and happy there sunshine_aba, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
Strange but alluring!

I was a newbie to the Phoenix area and a friend came to visit. I had read about this place from different area guides. To be honest, when we first arrived there, it freaked me out...I got goosebumps because it just looks like you're going to be entering a haunted house or something like that. But... ann12172, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

4.0
Brian B. 's review

The reality of dying was thrust upon Boyce Luther Gulley in his prime. Choosing not to live a life of quiet desperation awaiting the end, he ran away from ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
great

great experince had lots on fun it was exciting and fun loved it great place for the kids to go,good ... gamandsam2000, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
Loved the Castle!!!

I was visiting my cousin in Phoenix. She told me about this wonderful castle. My sister and I drove up to the gates one day to get the hours of operation. I grumbled to her "that's not a castle!" We left, but when back during the weekend. The castle is open seven days a week. I think the fee was ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

Directions

From Phoenix, AZ - Head south on S 7th Ave toward W Jefferson St, Turn left at W Baseline Rd, Turn right at S Central Ave, Turn left at E Mineral Rd.

Hours

Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adults $5; Children (12 and under) $3. Cash only.
  • Events: http://www.mabeefarm.org/

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Mystery Castle on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.barsanadham.org
  • http://www.visitmesa.com
  • http://www.visitphoenix.com
  • http://www.travelalaska.com

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