Desert Botanical Garden

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Visit in the late afternoon (3-5 PM) from October through April when temperatures are mild, the low sun paints the cacti golden, and you can stay into the evening for the sunset glow over the mountains.

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Entry is $29.95 for adults, with reduced pricing for children and seniors. The Phoenix CityPass includes admission, and your ticket is valid for two consecutive days if you want to split your visit.

Anbefalt for

Plant and cactus enthusiasts, Photography lovers, Families with older children, Sunset seekers

Planlegg ditt besøk

2-3 hours

Om

Raske fakta: Mer enn 50 000 ørkenplanter trives på 140 mål, inkludert en av verdens fineste samlinger av agaver og kaktuser. Hagens signatursti "Trail of a Thousand Roses" er faktisk en svingete sti gjennom over 6000 blomstrende kaktuser, ikke roser i det hele tatt.

Høydepunkter: Etter mørkets frembrudd forvandles hagen med glødende kunstinstallasjoner under de sesongbaserte "Flash"-lyskveldene, der saguaroer kaster teatralske skygger over stiene. Deres "Plants and Pint"-kvelder lar deg nippe til lokalt håndverksøl fra Arizona mens du vandrer gjennom creosoteduftende ørkenskumring.

Insidertips

Bring closed-toe shoes: the gravel trails get hot and prickly pear spines tumble onto the path.
The Gertrude Webster Butterfly Pavilion is open seasonally from spring through fall, so check dates before you go if pollinators are your thing.
Arrive right when they open at 8 AM to catch the morning bird activity and claim a shady parking spot.
Skip the cafeteria and grab a prickly pear lemonade from the outdoor patio instead, it's the best refreshment on site.