It pays tribute to those aboard the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor on Dec. Open since 2020, the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens is a 5-acre development that features a piece of the USS Arizona's boathouse, recovered after the cruiser sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor. USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River A haven for wildlife, the arboretum has been called 'the most enchanting' Important Birding Area in Arizona. Featuring 343-acres of beautiful landscapes with over 3,900 different plant species with spectacular views of Picket Post Mountain. On the National Register of Historic Places, spend the day strolling through winding trails with hidden gardens and historic buildings. Japanese cultural programs, events and exhibits take place monthly.Įxperience the lush beauty of the Arizona Upland Sonoran Desert at the state's oldest and largest botanical garden. As you stroll the path, you will enjoy flowing streams, a 12-foot waterfall, and a Koi pond with over 300 colorful koi fish. This tranquil and beautiful setting features more than 1,500 tons of hand-picked rock, stone footbridges, lanterns and more than 50 varieties of plants. The Garden is a sister city project between the City of Phoenix and Sister City Himeji, Japan. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix - RoHoEn is an authentic 3.5 acre Japanese Stroll Garden in downtown Phoenix with tea garden and tea house. The Desert Botanical Garden offers the worlds finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting.

Visit the Garden and enjoy specialized tours, special events, seasonal exhibits, concerts, family activities, Gertrude's restaurant, Patio Café and the Garden's gift and plant shop. The Garden has more than 50,000 desert plants on display throughout five thematic trails that illustrate topics such as conservation, desert living, plants and people of the Sonoran Desert, and desert wildflowers. The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world's finest collection of arid plants from deserts of the world in a unique outdoor setting. Located in Papago Park, not far from downtown Phoenix, the Desert Botanical Garden is a Phoenix Point of Pride and one of only 24 botanical gardens accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Learn about Greater Phoenix's gardens, including the Desert Botanical Garden, Japanese Friendship Garden and Boyce Thompson Arboretum. 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA. One might argue that Greater Phoenix is just one giant garden, thanks to the lush and vibrant Sonoran Desert - but we've got places specifically dedicated to natural beauty and conservation as well.

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