This Arizona Resort In The Middle Of Nowhere Will Make You Forget All Of Your Worries
By Katie Lawrence|Published March 01, 2022
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
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There are plenty of resort hotels in Arizona where you can escape all your worries, but most are located in major cities. The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort, however, is not. Five miles from Casa Grande, this historic hotel is virtually in the middle of nowhere. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all and freshen your perspective!
The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort was built in 1961 by Horace Stoneham, the former owner of the San Francisco Giants. It originally served as a pre-season training camp for the team.
It didn't only house players, though. Fans - many of whom were rich and famous - came from far and wide to watch the action! Consequently, Stoneham made sure the resort had all the bells and whistles.
With architecture reminiscent of Las Vegas in the 1960s, the high-rise hotel was recently restored to its former glory.
The balconies even include a table and chairs! You can watch the sunrise over the towering peaks while sipping your morning coffee.
The hotel has two on-site restaurants. Duke's is a relaxed cocktail lounge, and Legends, the main dining room, offers Southwestern cuisine in an upscale setting.
Fun fact: Duke's is named after John Wayne, who was one of the resort's most frequent celebrity guests. (For those unaware, "The Duke" was his nickname.)
Both restaurants have indoor and outdoor seating, so you can enjoy your meal on the patio if it's a nice day.
The course is among the longest in Arizona, and it's adjustable to suit all skill levels.
Visit the resort’s website or Facebook page for more information, such as nightly room rates.
Have you ever stayed at the Francisco Grande? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another of the best resort hotels in Arizona.
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