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Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is an outdoor activity in Superior, AZ, part of the Phoenix & Scottsdale guide. Cost: under $25.

37615 E. Arboretum Way · Superior, AZ

Why you should go…

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a botanical garden near Superior, Arizona, recognized as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Its collections include the newly opened Wallace Desert Garden, spanning 13 acres with 1.5 miles of trails and 5,000 new plantings, alongside themed gardens and educational exhibits. The arboretum offers guided walks and specialty programs on birding, ethnobotany and geology, plus photography activities and seasonal events.

  • #botanical garden
  • #hiking
  • #desert
  • #birdwatching
  • #family

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