If you want to enjoy the serenity of the desert without leaving the city, then check out the Desert Botanical Garden. Set in Papago Park, next to the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden features a wide variety of cacti, succulents, and other desert plants on extensive grounds. Some plants are Sonoran natives, while others are transplants from other locations. Here are some photos from a couple of years ago:
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| Cholla Cactus |
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| Guardian of the Family: Saguaro Standing over Barrel Cactus |
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| Community: Barrel Cactus Close-up |
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| Agave |
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| Reaching up! (Saguaro Cactus) |
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| Organ Pipe Cactus |
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| Agave Interlaced with Chihuly Glass Art Exhibit |
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| Saguaro Climbing the Slope |
The paths are both winding and wonderful, but not so rugged as to restrict access. There are paths that are rather flat, and some paths that incline slightly. Some inclines lead you to remarkable views of the cityscape and surrounding mountains.
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| Saguaro Cactus and Camelback Mountain in the Background, Phoenix, AZ |
The Desert Botanical Garden is one of Phoenix's best offerings!
Check it out:
Desert Botanical Garden
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