Casa Grande, AZ, USA
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Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort
What to expect: Originally built as a training camp for the San Francisco Giants in the early 1960s, this resort underwent an $8-million renovation in 2003. The lobby’s floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the adjacent golf course, which encompasses 135 acres of turf. Located 46 miles from downtown Phoenix, the resort attracts golfers and leisure travelers.
Amenity highlights: The resort has an 18-hole golf course (surcharge), a fitness center, and outdoor swimming pool. Also on site, a southwestern-style restaurant offers indoor and patio dining; the Western-themed bar offers cocktails/casual fare. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby (surcharge). |
Insider tip: Located 25 miles away, the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument includes one of the largest prehistoric adobe structures found in North America. Guided tours operate from January through April (surcharge).
