Mystery Castle Phoenix Arizona

Mystery Castle is possibly Phoenix's most unique attraction. In 1927 an individual named Boyce Luther Gulley traveled to Phoenix in hopes that the mild climate would improve his health. His daughter, Mary Lou Gulley, was a fan of building sandcastles at the beach. 

Since Phoenix is so far from the oceans, Gulley set about creating the real-life fairytale sandcastle. He began work in the year 1930 and continued to work for 15 years, ending in 1945. 

The demolition of bricks, desert rocks railway refuse, and many scrapyard materials and car parts, among others, are used to construct the structure. The 18-room interior features 13 fireplaces that are accessible during a guided tour that explores the unique structure and its diverse collection of furniture and antiques from all over the globe.