Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been name #5 in a recent Yelp.com listing of the “Top 25 Botanical Gardens and Conservatories in the U.S. and Canada.” The list includes 20 facilities in the U.S. and five in Canada.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a premier destination for nature lovers, horticulturists and outdoor enthusiasts. As Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden, the Arboretum showcases the remarkable diversity of desert plant life from around the world and is home to more than 3,900 different plant species, making it one of the most diverse collections of arid land plants in North America. Established in 1924 by mining magnate Colonel William Boyce Thompson, this 343-acre living museum serves as a sanctuary for both plants and people, offering a tranquil escape and an educational resource for visitors of all ages.
