Desert Botanical Garden

Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres.

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    (480) 941-1225

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    dbg.org

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    Botanical Garden

Address

1201 N Galvin Pkwy (Btw McDowell Rd & Van Buren St) Phoenix , AZ 85008 United States

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Ashley Quaile

This place is amazing! We saw a lot of wildlife and beautiful desert plants from all over the world. The grounds are petty large too! The butterfly exhibit is not open currently as they are remodeling

Ref L

It's pretty amazing. The abundance of desert Cactus and flowers . It's organized well and looks amazing. Top that off with all the wonderful smells of the leaves and flowers . A must visit.

PureWow

Rarely do we think of “botanical” and “desert” in the same phrase. For more than 70 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has shown the world the unique beauty of dry terrain. Read more

Brian Bell

What a fantastic way to see the desert landscape. They have rotating exhibits as well as really cool events on their calendar. Check out their website before you visit. Consider going @ 7a in summer.

Ted Sadlowski

Everything...desert loop trail gives you a great view of downtown Phoenix...friendly and very helpful staff ...Gertrudes has some excellent beer and wines to finish off your visit

Brett Salisbury

The Luminarias exhibit featuring Chihuly is a fantastic exhibit and one worth seeing at night during the special late night showings.

KE

Beautiful, especially in the spring - desert blooms! Visit the butterfly pavilion, it opens @ 9:30am (time your visit around this to avoid lines .) Make a res online, go early, bring sun protection.

Eric Vaughn

The Sonoran life loop is the best for grabbing that saguaro photo. If you can put up with the heat, you can avoid the crowd.

Desiree Gaston

If you love the desert or just love nature, a visit to the botanical garden is a must. Fun for all ages, take a trip and do the Flashlight Tour !

Laura G Adams

Fun to go to anytime of the year, but little known fact is that the second Tuesday of every month is free admission !

Cathy Hammel

Great place to experience natural flora and fauna of Arizona . Awesome trails to for walking, cute gift shop , and good views of the mountains .

Kimberly Quinonez

Gorgeous and magical at sunset . Enjoy & experience the beauty of the desert at this wonderful place. There is a great restaurant to grab dinner and a wonder gift shop to take a little piece with you.

Jennifer Haye

I had the best experiences at the Desert Botanical Garden! You can take a walk through the garden , or have a nice lunch at the Patio Cafe , which has great food! The Butterfly Exhibit is a must-see!

Angela Mitchell

If you're new to the valley, this is a great way to see what AZ has to offer in botany. Go during the day to see it, but visit it at night during the holidays for Luminaries-fun place to walk around.

Anthony Duran

A beautiful place that tries to educate the public about the rare and diverse desert life and tries to preserve it rather desertification and build mansions or cookie cutter homes on it. And the art !

Lindsay Walker

The butterfly exhibit is borderline magical -definitely go. The gardens are really well-maintained, especially when I went during the Chihuly exhibit . I'm not a huge fan of the desert but I enjoy it.

Meghan Norris

Take a journey down numerous trails and experience the desert close up in its natural form. The garden opens everyday at 8am, but be sure to check their website for their list of upcoming events .

Tracy Shelton

This place is beautiful, a must see. It may cost a little to get in just to see some desert flowers , but it is worth it. The colors and the exhibits , but go at night, the flashlight tour , Great.

Joshua H

One of the most unique places in the Tempe/Scottsdale area. You don't realize all the unique plant life in the desert until you visit. Some of the attractions are seasonal, Spring is best.

Matthew Swartz

Be prepared to walk a little, but there are some beautiful plants and desert life, stuff u don't see in the city areas. Evening/dusk is perfect, especially once it's a little cooler. Worth a trip.

Josh A

Awesome place for a hike or just a nice afternoon. Beautiful grounds. Some chihuly glass. Everything is in wonderful condition. Beautiful sunset .

Richard Revilla

Great Place to spend the afternoon and really watch the desert come alive. Bring your camera and an imagination. Careful in the summer where the temperatures can be in the 100. Bring water.

Stephanie Bendoraitis

The Botanical Garden has great events all year long. Get a Culture Pass at the library and you and 3 guests get in free. Or show them your student ID for a discount . My favorite spot: the herb garden

eric bornemann

A wonderful place to check out when in town . Beautiful plants and landscaping. Neat if crowded during the holiday lights.

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Huge desert botanical garden! You'll spend a few hours here. Be sure to come here and catch the sunset . It's beautiful here!

Kris Sobczak

Beautiful to just walk around in. Seeing all the different cacti from all around the world is really cool to see. Never knew there were so many different types.

J Alnidawi

In addition to the amazing display of native plants, there are beautiful display of wildlife . My favorite were the colorful hummingbirds .

The Ritz-Carlton

After enjoying a stroll round the Desert Garden , unlock your creativity with a class inspired by the magical surroundings. Take your pick from watercolours, oils, photography or jewellery making.

JK Grence

Coming for Noches de las Luminarias? Arrive as close to opening as you can, and drink it all in as slowly as possible. Dare to put away your camera , and enjoy the moment for what it is.

Tempe Tourism

The desert comes alive at the Desert Botanical Garden. Walk garden paths and discover all the flora & fauna that makes Arizona unique. Enjoy special exhibits , music concerts , wine tastings and more!

Niki

def worth the price to see the luminarias. absolutely beautiful to walk the paths at night, drink a warm beverage, and listen to the live music .

Sarah

VERY interesting collection of desert plants . A must go when ur in Phoenix!

mike b.

Absolutely beautiful. Don't miss it if you're in PHX and have a free afternoon!

Taylor Green

The butterfly exhibit is one of the coolest things at the Gardens .You get to interact with the as they land on you. I think it is only in the spring though

The Ritz-Carlton

Discover the natural beauty of the Sonoran desert with a trip to the nearby Desert Botanical Garden where more than 50,000 arid-land plants live.

Natalie

Stunning. During the summer is can get really warm so remember to drink plenty of water.

Doug Caldwell

A desert is not just a desert. More diversity than expected. Easy brick or dirt walking trails . Many shaded spots with water fountains . Hot day in May still many birds & ground animals out.

Alan Lanagan

Unbelievable how many flowers thrive in the desert, unexpected gem, be sure to check out the butterfly atrium. Staff of volunteers are truly knowledgeable and friendly .

Laughing Squid

This is a really amazing place esp. in the springtime when the Spring Butterfly Exhibit is open. Bring sunscreen and comfy shoes , there's plenty of sun and walking here. Read more

Cleopatra Myers

Great place to visit while visiting AZ. It was so beautiful and peaceful . There was a brief sand storm, but it passed quickly w/no concerns.

Jessica Teiman

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Oscar Rojas

If you want to experience how the desert are like this is the perfect spot to go without leaving the city . Don't miss it

Glenn Melton

Beautiful for an early Sunday morning stroll through the best desert botanical garden in the world. Soon it will be time for Christmas at the Garden with thousands of luminarias and live music .

USA TODAY

This is one of the best places to see desert plants, including cacti and succulents. The collection includes 140 plants that are rare, endangered or threatened. Read more

PHOENIX Magazine

Take your camera . Photo ops are at every turn. And don't forget to turn those images into a 3-day stay at the Four Seasons Scottsdale by entering them our Arizona Photo Contest. Winner also receives a Read more

Sam Grundman

You will need a reservation to get in, with COVID-19 you know.

Shawn Pahl

Become a member if you plan on going more than four times in a year… It's definitely worth the money!!

Mike Sleep

beautiful destination for tourists and locals alike. lots of cool events like Ballet Arizona 's "Topia." not to be missed!

Colin Musselman

Best public bathrooms ever. They keep it freezing cold and clean . Stop by for a break to cool off while walking around.

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