Laura’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Wild West Gunfights, country music, gold panning, steakhouse, kids activities and gift shops. A bit "touristy", but fun!
53 locals recommend
Rawhide Western Town and Event Center
5700 W North Loop RdWild West Gunfights, country music, gold panning, steakhouse, kids activities and gift shops. A bit "touristy", but fun!
Cheap family fun: Laser tag, bowling, arcade, theater, dining. Next to AkChin Casino
8 locals recommend
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle
16000 N Maricopa RdCheap family fun: Laser tag, bowling, arcade, theater, dining. Next to AkChin Casino
Tour centuries old mysterious ruins. Informational tour and museum. Open Nov-April.
37 locals recommend
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 W Ruins DrTour centuries old mysterious ruins. Informational tour and museum. Open Nov-April.
Take skydiving lessons, try the wind tunnel, or just watch the Sky Dive Club do formations) Open 8-5
24 locals recommend
Skydive Arizona
4900 N Taylor StTake skydiving lessons, try the wind tunnel, or just watch the Sky Dive Club do formations) Open 8-5
Biosphere 2
32540 S Biosphere RdOne-of-a-kind Earth system research facility $21 tours 9-4 daily
Cotton Bowl Lanes
1740 N Pinal AveOpen bowling most days 10 am to midnight.
Racing fans! Wild Horse has a drag-strip, off-road course and boat racing lake. Check out https://racewildhorse.net for info.
20 locals recommend
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
20000 S Maricopa RdRacing fans! Wild Horse has a drag-strip, off-road course and boat racing lake. Check out https://racewildhorse.net for info.
Family fun feeding the birds and animals, unique gifts at their shop.
24 locals recommend
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
17599 E Peak LnFamily fun feeding the birds and animals, unique gifts at their shop.
Public pool with waterslides and kids area, free splashpad, skate park, basketball & volleyball courts, 2 playgrounds. Pool and Splashpad open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Carr McNatt Park
1115 N Brown AvePublic pool with waterslides and kids area, free splashpad, skate park, basketball & volleyball courts, 2 playgrounds. Pool and Splashpad open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Golf course, tennis, basketball, racquetball, playgrounds and pond with catch and release fishing, ducks and geese.
Dave White Regional Park
2121 N Thornton RdGolf course, tennis, basketball, racquetball, playgrounds and pond with catch and release fishing, ducks and geese.
Paul Mason Sports Complex
2525 N Pinal AveSoftball diamonds, dog park, playground, Halloween and 4th of July events
Fitness classes, indoor track, basketball court, weights, community events
Casa Grande Community Recreation Center
1905 N Peart RdFitness classes, indoor track, basketball court, weights, community events
Learn the history of Casa Grande, lots of antiques and historical pieces.
6 locals recommend
The Museum of Casa Grande
110 W Florence BlvdLearn the history of Casa Grande, lots of antiques and historical pieces.
Casa Grande Art Museum
319 W 3rd StShowcasing artists primarily local to Arizona
Casino with slots and table games, restaurants, shows; has non-smoking section. If not already, sign up for their players club. It often comes with free play or other perks.
29 locals recommend
Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino
15406 N Maricopa RdCasino with slots and table games, restaurants, shows; has non-smoking section. If not already, sign up for their players club. It often comes with free play or other perks.
Francisco Grande Hotel And Golf Resort
12684 W Gila Bend HwyGolf course, restaurant, soccer fields and sports academy
Casa Grande Neon Sign Park
408 N Sacaton StA unique park to visit after dark
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Check out Art in the Alley
Held the 1st Tuesday of the month Nov-April, they have free musicians, artists, dancers, car show and great food venues. The location is off Florence Street between 2nd and 4th Streets downtown Casa Grande.
Don't miss
Get a taste of the Southwest! Free Rodeo Shows
Cowboy Days every February, Ed Hooper Rodeo Grounds W. Kortsen Rd.
Don't miss
Some of the local restaurants
Mimi’s, Cracker Barrel, Golden Corral Buffet, China Buffet, Bedillions, Carlitos, Big Wa, China King, Cookie jar, Big House café, Creative Café, Tommy’s Bistro, IHOP, Thirsty Donkey, Dunkin Doughnuts, Bosa Doughnuts, Krispy Kream, Eegee’s, Boston’s (has arcade), Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, In-and-Out Burger, Cabo’s, Tom’s BBQ, Barros Pizza, T & M Pizza, Geno’s Pizza, Dominos, Little Caesars, Peter Piper pizza (has arcade), Olive Garden, Rubio’s, Macayo’s, Eva’s Mexican, Marisco’s Mazatlan, Filiberto’s, Mi Amigo Ricardo, Ocho's, Nico’s Mexican, Pirate’s, Cane’s, Culver’s, Chick Fillet and more