Located on almost 6 acres in the heart of Tucson, Tucson Botanical Gardens is a group of 16 residentially scaled gardens that provide a quiet and relaxing place for visitors to enjoy. The Gardens were originally built as the home and nursery for the Porter Family, but today they are open to the public.

The specialty gardens are connected by paths and include Aloe Alley, a Barrio Garden, a Butterfly Garden, a Cactus Garden, a Children’s Garden, a Native Crops Garden, a Prehistoric Garden, a Xeriscape Garden, and a Zen Garden. The Porter House Galler also displays rotating exhibits. A special display entitled Butterfly Magic is open from October to April.

2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, Phone: 520-326-9686, website, Map

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