Botanical garden
Desert Botanical Garden station
427 locals recommend,
Location
1201 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ
Camelback East Village
Tips from locals
Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing tour of the desert botanical gardens showing a diverse set of native plants.
Discover the tranquil vibrancy of desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes. Visitors can stroll through five thematic trails to explore the fascinating beauty of the Sonoran Desert, from towering cacti and alluring succulents to brilliant wildflowers and lush trees. They also have festive events so check out their calendar online.
I will be honest, I didn't "get" Arizona until I visited the DBG. Only then did I understand why the Sonoran desert is the most lush in the world, and how diverse (and yes, different) the desert flora is.