Boyce Thompson Arboretum

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.

Amazing experience. We really enjoyed our time there. There are so many walkable paths throughout the property. Totally worth the entrance fee. I will recommend allocating 1-2 hours to walk through everything. Very well maintained and hundreds of different plant varieties. We brought our puppy along as well who seemed to enjoy the experience as well.

Loooove this place so much! A great variety of plants and landscapes! Enjoyed the hike and wonderful scenery. Learned a lot and learned to appreciate desert plants while walking through the different gardens. We were lucky to see some wild coatimundis, too! 🥹

This place is just an exceptional way to spend time in the southwest. It a place lost in time and makes you realize what a special place Arizona is. Giant trees, unique history, fun things to explore, and a great way to be entertained without being overstimulated. We really enjoyed everything being labeled so you can find plants from around the world that will grow in the Southwest.

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.