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Experience the lush beauty of the Arizona Upland Sonoran Desert at the state's oldest and largest botanical garden. With spectacular views of Picketpost Mountain, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is …
Experience the lush beauty of the Arizona Upland Sonoran Desert at the state's oldest and largest botanical garden. With spectacular views of Picketpost Mountain, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located in scenic Queen Creek Canyon, just 30 minutes from Mesa. Featuring plant collections from the world's deserts, historic buildings and hidden gardens along miles of trails, the Arboretum is on the National Register of Historic Places. A haven for wildlife, the Arboretum has been called "the most enchanting" Important Birding Area in Arizona.
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May 18, 2025
This is a wonderful way to spend a day. We were visiting the PHX area and decided to drive out the the Arboretum in mid-April. We were rewarded with friendly staff, well kept trail system and loads o…Full review by oregontraveler18
Mar 22, 2025
Magical landscape. So many interesting things to see. Cacti, other interesting desert plants, rock formations, a creek. A manmade lake. And great place to see birds. We drove out from Phoenix and…Full review by 10juliai
Mar 19, 2025
Incredible arboretum with nature trails. It reminded be of the Grand Canyon. We saw so many birds and unique plants. Spent about 3 hours. Even the drive to the park was beautiful.Full review by Sternula
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