Find your green-thumb inspiration in the garden's Berlin Agave Yucca Forest or the Desert Wildflower Loop Trail at the Desert Botanical Garden, a naturalist's dream where they showcase more than 145 acres of stunning desert blooms, flora, and fauna year-round. The site opened in 1939 and now boasts over 21,000 plants, including outdoor exhibits and displays, specialty greenhouses, and endangered and fragile species preservation. One-third of the plants are native to the area, while the remaining plants come from all over the world, including special collections from Australia and Baja California. Ecosystems represented include mesquite bosque, semidesert grassland, and upland chaparral scrub.
Are you ready to experience the excitement of the World's Oldest Rodeo? Prescott Frontier Days brings together the world's best athletes every June for an unforgettable event. From bull riding to calf roping and barrel racing, you'll witness incredible feats of strength and agility. And remember the trick riders and rodeo clowns who keep the crowd entertained. Make sure to mark your calendar for this summer's event and join us for a thrilling evening at the rodeo grounds.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art truly captures the essence of contemporary art, architecture, and design. With ongoing programs and special events designed to help visitors explore the deeper meanings behind the exhibits, this museum is a fantastic place to learn, be enlightened, and enhance your viewing experience. And suppose you're interested in taking your knowledge to the next level. In that case, you'll be pleased to know that Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation offers a wide range of programming, from matinee performances and museum programs to hands-on activities, residencies, and arts enrichment workshops.