Besh Ba Gowah

This old archaeological site is located on the outskirts of Globe and dates to 1200 AD. Once the expansive homes of the Salado people (who may have been a subset group of the Hohokam), the ruins are among the largest found in the state. The original site had approximately 400 rooms, although a portion of those were bulldozed in the mid-1900s for construction projects. Today, you can visit to see partially-restored rooms and learn more about some of the ancient people who lived here.

This was an inexpensive dip into local pre-history. There's a museum on site full of archeological findings, a short introductory video, friendly staff, tea or coffee, and the ruins themselves. They are pet-friendly with room for RV parking nearby assuming there are no ball games going on.