Desert Botanical Garden

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9 / 10

11 expert reviews

“This rugged and serene swath of desert sits on the southwestern border of Scottsdale and Phoenix, and is home to some 50,000 cacti, succulents, agaves, shrubs, and trees.”

– Travel + Leisure

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
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"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
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"With more than 20,000 desert plants, this unique garden has won awards for environmental education." Full review
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