📜 Historic "wedding cake" castle, a Phoenix Point of Pride and Arizona Centennial Legacy Project.🔍 Built 1928-1930 as a resort, later a private residence, it is now on the National Register of Historic Places.# Why Go🏰 Explore a unique "wedding cake" castle🌵 Wander through groomed cactus gardens🚶 Docent-led tours offer historical insights✨ Discover Della Tovrea's dresses, artifacts, and art deco items inside🌅 Enjoy unique urban desert oasis views# Why Avoid🎟️ Tickets are highly sought after and often sell out months in advance🚫 No modern restrooms or running water for events❌ Weddings are not hosted# Tips📞 Reserve tickets well in advance via lottery system. Check online or call for rare last-minute ticket availability.📍 Use full address for GPS: 5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008🌧️ Tours run rain or shine, heat or cold# Cost💰 General admission $22, children 2 and under free. Last-minute tickets $25.# Hours🕒 Regular tours Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Group tours Thursdays. Special events Wednesdays. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.# 🅿️ ParkingVisitor Center at 5025 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008.