To active individuals who love nature, adventure, and history…
Superior offers top-notch hiking and outdoor adventure, unique annual festivals, and a budding culinary and art scene.
Superior, Arizona has a rich legacy as an important center of mining. Located 60 miles east of Phoenix and 2,888 feet up in elevation, it sits in an impressive natural setting with a remarkable scenic backdrop that includes Apache Leap and Picketpost Mountain. Access to the surrounding desert and Tonto National Forest is provided by a convenient system of forest roads and trails including the Arizona National Scenic Trail and the newly completed Legends of Superior Trail.
Things to do in Superior:
Adventure
Community
Culture
Stay & Play
Make your visit to Boyce Thompson Arboretum part of a weekend event! Stay and explore this picturesque, largely undiscovered destination that offers outstanding outdoor adventure, unique annual festivals, fascinating history, and a welcoming food, shopping and arts scene.
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Did you know the Smith Greenhouses used to be the entrance to Boyce Thompson Arboretum?
When the Arboretum opened to the public in 1926, the historic Smith Greenhouses were the original entrance and Visitors Center. On the left is a photo of the east wing of the greenhouses from 1929. The right shows the east wing, present day.
Which version of the greenhouses do you prefer?
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The Wallace Rose Garden is showcasing beautiful fall blooms.
While rose blooms are typically associated with April and May at @btarboretum, many of the roses in our Wallace Rose Garden and Heritage Garden also bloom in the cooler months.
Plan your visit to stop and take in the beauty of the roses. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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This Tuesday, veterans receive free admission to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our United States veterans. From 8 am - 5 pm, present your military ID at admissions to receive free entrance to the Arboretum.
We are proud to recognize and thank those who have served our country.
Meet the artist behind Glass in Flight 🦋
Join us on November 15 & 16 to meet Alex Heveri, the artist behind @glassinflight . Crafted over four years by Heveri, this exhibit captures the magic of nature’s tiniest pollinators.
Heveri, a Tucson-based artist and sculptor, will talk about the process and inspiration behind her larger-than-life glass pollinators. Guests will be guided on a tour of some of the pieces in the Glass in Flight 2 collection and have a chance to ask Heveri questions about the exhibit.
Dates:
November 15 | 5 pm - 7 pm
November 16 | 10 am - 12 pm
Guided tours will depart from our Welcome Center at the event start times. Meet the Artist is free with admission.
Get tickets at the link in bio.
Escape into nature this weekend at Boyce Thompson Arboretum!
Get tickets at the link in bio.
Fall Color Update: Our canyon region is slowly turning gold. 🍂
The Jujube trees are currently putting on their full fall display along Thompson`s Trail, and the Honey Locust have begun to turn. The Chinese Pistache trees have yet to turn their vibrant reds and oranges, but are slowly changing as temperatures cool.
Follow us to stay updated on fall color at Boyce Thompson Arboretum!
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A new band of coati has been spotted at Boyce Thompson Arboretum!
This little one is searching for bugs in the tree bark. Recently, the coati have begun to hang out in the Myrtle Tunnel in the Arboretum`s canyon region. Morning time offers the best chance to see them.
Get tickets at the link in bio.
The Arboretum will close at 5PM on Saturday to the general public! Last admission is at 4PM.
For more info and tickets, visit us at btarboretum.org