Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Superior AZ

A fellow plant nerd friend recommended I include a visit here during my stay in Phoenix. I got there at 7:30 in the morning and left close to 11:00. I've been to many Botanical gardens and arboretums, and this one is a do not miss for sure. I walked 5 MI, and still didn't see everything. I found it to be very well laid out, easy to navigate, and full of very interesting plants, artwork, and excellent educational signage. Don't pass this one up. I will be back to traverse the paths and trails I didn't get to in this visit.

Our experience was wonderful. There are beautiful views everywhere with miles of comfortable walking paths. An amazing diversity of flora and fauna to keep any artist or photographer happy for days. All the staff and volunteers that we met were extremely knowlegeable, helpful and friendly. This is a great place to go in January and the little town of Superior, AZ is close by for all your shopping and dining needs. We learned more the wildlife and plantlife of the desert than we thought possible and plan to return often. For artists and photographers, visiting in the late afternoon is recommended to catch the best light, but it is all beautiful any time of day.

Excellent visit today. Admission is very reasonably priced, with kids under 5 free, and memberships making entry free for those under 18—a great value for families. There’s an incredible variety of plants to explore, tons of well-maintained trails, and beautiful open green spaces throughout the arboretum. The gift shop has a nice selection of plants for sale as well. It’s also very dog-friendly—we saw plenty of four-legged friends enjoying the trails, which was great to see. Accessibility is another big plus, with many trails available for visitors with mobility considerations. Overall, a fantastic experience and a place we will definitely be returning to.

A truly wonderful, clean, and picturesque place. The reception staff are incredibly kind, and you'll enjoy the beautiful views of cacti in all their shapes and varieties. You can stroll along the paths between the trees and cacti, past the lovely lake and the magnificent house at the top of the hill. You'll find yourself in another beautiful world, surrounded by a wonderful family atmosphere. I highly recommend visiting and enjoying its ambiance.

I love gardens and have been to many and was a member at a few back east. Thought this was very nice. Had a lot of grounds to see and walk and had a lot of different cacti species and other plantings. Although I think the time of year, which was in March, was a little too early to see things in bloom. Beautiful and quite secluded area. Live up in North Scottsdale and was surprised how in the middle of no where it was. Nice to see areas still natural instead of being built up. It was a very nice.