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What a wonderful way to spend the day. Went with a couple of families and my kids had such a good time that not a single one of them complained about their feet hurting, being hot or tired. So that is saying something.
Beautiful gardens with many species from the far corners of the earth. Wonderful paths for extensive walking. Stunning setting with Picketpost Mountain looming above and along a sometimes flowing river. Lots of birds, particularly in the Spring migration season. Tons of flowering plants. A great place to take Winter visitors.
Fabulous! Loved the nature trails, humming birds, native plants & trees and hiking Mt Pike.
A beautiful and peaceful place. Some wildflowers were blooming. The paths are well maintained. Great views!
My favorite piece of nature in the Valley. I lived here for years without knowing this place existed. Now we go every other month or so.
The membership is worth it, cheaper to get that than to visit twice and pay for tickets each time. The arboretum deserves all our love and support, what a wonderful place.
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.
I’ve lived in AZ for more than 30 years and this was my first time here what a hidden gem. We found our friend’s memorial bench too.
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.
Every visit is amazing, and so much better with friends and dogs! I love this arboretum. The views and picture opportunities alone make the drive worth it every time. Queen Creek is flowing Feb 28th, 2026. Thank you for this Arizona landmark!
IMHO, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a must see stop if you are interested in Sonora desert landscapes. Labeling and descriptions of the plants and trees were good. The trail around Magma Ridge (see pics) was well defined. Will be tough for those with mobility issues. Friendly staff at the check in booth. I gave the Arboretum only 4 stars because I thought that the trail markings around the bridge areas just after the Australian Pavilion were difficult to see and follow. I'll be back during my next trip to AZ.
Beautiful well cared for paths through native and other desert plants and old structures and you can take your dog! They also have a golf cart tour you can reserve online ahead of time if you prefer to ride instead of walk the lovely paths.
