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Phoenix’s “wedding-cake” castle opens by lottery-run tours led by a local nonprofit. It’s a quirky, desert-encircled time capsule that culture writers love to cover. Enter the lottery early and plan around limited dates.
Historic "wedding cake" castle with cactus gardens, lottery tours
5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Get directions
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