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Desert Botanical Garden vs Arizona Science Center

Both are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Desert Botanical Garden scores significantly better than Arizona Science Center. Desert Botanical Garden is ranked #2 in Phoenix with approval from 8 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
9 / 10
1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Opened in 1939 to conserve and showcase the ecology of the desert, these 150 acres contain more than 4,000 different species of cacti, succulents, trees, and flowers." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This is one of the best gardens you will ever see, possibly because it's so full of local plants."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This inspirational garden is a refreshing place to reconnect with nature and it offers a great introduction to desert plant life." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Any delusions that the Sonoran Desert is a lifeless dustbowl will be swept away by this 50,000-plus collection of colorful plants, from hundreds of cacti, including the iconic saguaro." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"With more than 20,000 desert plants, this unique garden has won awards for environmental education." Full review
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Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center
8 / 10
600 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"At the popular Arizona Science Center , play with 300-odd hands-on exhibits, watch live demonstrations or take in the mysteries of the universe at the planetarium." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"With more than 300 hands-on exhibits, this is the venue for science-related exploration." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This concrete monolith... has 350 hands-on exhibits, a five-story theater and cutting-edge planetarium." Full review
Where Where
"Hands-on exhibits illustrating scientific principles; awesome weather theater and planetarium." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The kids can spend the afternoon pushing buttons, turning knobs, and interacting with all kinds of cool science exhibits at this downtown complex" Full review