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Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, Arizona 85008 USA

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Opens Fri 8a
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“Come see the many wonders of the desert”

For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, by providing research, exhibits, and more to help people understand, protect and preserve the desert’s natural beauty.

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Reviewed by
Lety

  • 7 Reviews
  • 7 Helpful
March 16, 2016
Rated 5.0

Beautiful garden. Really big and entertaining, kids that love nature will love this place. And it's free the second Tuesday of every month.

3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
moanaa

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
October 22, 2017
Rated 4.0

It was beautiful but for $7 it's a pretty small park and lost of the areas were closed off.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
A Jaunt With Joy

  • Road Warrior
  • 119 Reviews
  • 37 Helpful
January 09, 2016
Rated 5.0

So much to see here and such great landscaping. Eat or drink in the restaurant onsite—great selection of healthy delicious options!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Travelyn

  • 2 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
December 25, 2015
Rated 4.0

Beautiful place. I highly recommend taking a stroll around the Desert Botanical Gardens--especially if you are not a desert native. So many beautiful plants.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
lorene.perotti

  • 12 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
March 13, 2015
Rated 3.0

Many closed paths .

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
JDillRunsHills

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
July 20, 2023
Rated 4.0

Beautiful place to see amazing cacti! Make sure to bring lots of water and sunscreen.

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Reviewed by
Lesli Peterson

  • Blogger
  • 1,213 Reviews
  • 60 Helpful
July 01, 2022
Rated 5.0

To explore much of the American desert’s mysteries in one place, visit the Desert Botanical Garden, located within Papago Park. Trails and galleries join rotating exhibits by renowned artists to bring you everything you expect from a top notch botanical sanctuary and more.

On top of outdoor experiences, the garden offers access to the Butterfly Pavilion and the Schilling Library, which holds an extensive collection of plant books and guides. Gertrude’s Restaurant and the garden’s on-site gift shop round out the list, meaning you can east, drink, admire the scenery and shop for souvenirs all in one go.

We think a visit here is one of the best things to do near Tempe, AZ!

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Reviewed by
megahtay

  • 3 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 03, 2018
Rated 5.0

This was one of my first stops in AZ. I planned on coming here, but was completely blown away by how gorgeous and awesome this place was. I didn’t get to see all of it, but only a couple parts of it were closed. You wouldn’t know it though. I spent two hours walking around right before sunset. The best part is that it was super quiet and not crowded at all. Definitely recommend. Not to mention all the little creatures roaming around.

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Reviewed by
kari08776

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
May 21, 2018
Rated 5.0

Visiting the second week of April was magical, there were so many cactus in bloom. Amazing!

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Reviewed by
JenniferHoffman

  • 6 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
May 12, 2018
Rated 5.0

Such a beautiful garden in the middle of a city. A must go for birders! We saw a greater road-runner, hummingbirds, gambel’s quail and much more! The butterfly exhibit was also quite awesome.

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Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, Arizona
85008 USA
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  • Sun - Sat: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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