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Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
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Reviews — 8
Didn't know what to expect when I visited but I quickly realized that this place is something very special. We ended up spending the whole day admiring the variety of desert plants and walking the different trails. I thought it could not get better until we visited the Botero exhibit and we were blown away. The exhibit was great as was the movie. I just can't say enough about how helpful and friendly all the volunteers are here. This should not be missed.
Love love love this garden! It is a $25 admission charge, I feel that it is expensive for the small size of this place. I thoroughly enjoyed it, so wasn't too worried about the price after. The whole area around the botanical garden, Papago Park and Hole in the Rock are fun to visit so make a day of it! We packed food and water and explored each area, it was one of the highlights of our trip to Phoenix!
What an astounding garden! This place is totally worth a visit.
Amazing landscapes and cacti, beautiful well kept litter free trails, tons of docents around to help you out, lots of bathrooms and water stations, and we got to see some hummingbirds!
We absolutely loved this garden, so different from what we are used to coming from Hawaii, but beautiful in a completely different way. Very highly recommended!
Amazing landscapes and cacti, beautiful well kept litter free trails, tons of docents around to help you out, lots of bathrooms and water stations, and we got to see some hummingbirds!
We absolutely loved this garden, so different from what we are used to coming from Hawaii, but beautiful in a completely different way. Very highly recommended!
Even on a Sunday before a holiday and after a rain the garden was able to accommodate all of the people. There are plenty of trails and separate spaces to explore. The signage is aplenty and each time I was curious about a cactus name there was information nearby. There is art incorporated all over the garden, from ceramics, to sculptures, to architectural installations. The sundial is one of my favorites.
Regular guests parted and smiled as a wedding party and guests in spectacular botanical themed dresses and suits headed to their event. There was a wonderful sense of community. People coming out all for different reasons ready to be immersed in the wonder of the desert.
Regular guests parted and smiled as a wedding party and guests in spectacular botanical themed dresses and suits headed to their event. There was a wonderful sense of community. People coming out all for different reasons ready to be immersed in the wonder of the desert.
The Desert Botanical Garden was amazing with the various species of desert plants, cactus, & the natural desert landscape that surrounds the Botanical Garden. There is a fairly inexpensive restaurant as well. Perfect for families, the elderly, & handicapped with strollers, wheelchairs, & motorized wheelchair scooters for a small fee.
Thoroughly enjoyed the visit, but be prepared to walk the trails & see the quails running wild. Low cost entrance fee makes for a fun Day Trip.
Thoroughly enjoyed the visit, but be prepared to walk the trails & see the quails running wild. Low cost entrance fee makes for a fun Day Trip.
Beautiful gardens that I'm sure are magnificent during spring and the peak blooming season! You could easily spend a half-day or full day exploring these unique desert habitats and environments. Many plants are labelled and there are some information boards throughout the gardens, but I think that it would be helpful to have a lot more. For this reason, I think most people would probably enjoy and benefit from a tour, which happen at 9/10/11 am respectively. I was disappointed not to receive any info about the tours when we checked in; we were just handed a map and told to enjoy. Granted, we did go on a FREE day (second Tuesday of every month) and it was very busy. It was actually uncomfortably busy for us arriving at midday, and we were tripping on people for the first hour or two. Nearly all the grounds are stroller-, wheelchair- and mobility scooter-friendly since the garden paths are all paved or dirt-packed. I don't know if I would pay full price to come here, at just shy of $65 USD for 2 adults and a child. I wish there was an affordable option for kids under 5. It always seems like a cash grab when young children are charged at high rates for activities that are largely aimed at adults. All that said, I'm so glad there is a free community day available. I'd recommend arriving either in the early morning or late afternoon if you want a quiet, slower pace for your garden explorations.
Absolutely loved my visit to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix! 🌵🌸 A mesmerizing oasis of natural beauty with stunning cacti, diverse wildlife, and a serene atmosphere. Highly recommend for a rejuvenating and nature-inspired escape.
