Boyce Thompson Arboretum

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, just one hour east of Phoenix, Arizona. Five miles of garden paths and trails wind through 343 acres of plant exhibits and striking landscapes. Over 2,600 different types of plants from the deserts of Australia, North and South America, southern Africa, and other arid-land regions of the world blend seamlessly into an incomparable natural setting. Nestled along Queen Creek at the foot of Picketpost Mountain, the Arboretum is a haven for plant lovers, photographers, birders, and nature enthusiasts of all ages.Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, just one hour east of Phoenix, Arizona. Five miles of garden paths and trails wind through 343 acres of plant exhibits and striking landscapes. Over 2,600 different types of plants from the deserts of Australia, North and South America, southern Africa, and other arid-land regions of the world blend seamlessly into an incomparable natural setting. Nestled along Queen Creek at the foot of Picketpost Mountain, the Arboretum is a haven for plant lovers, photographers, birders, and nature enthusiasts of all ages.