Nearby State Parks

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McFarland State Historic Park
34 miles.

Area Attractions

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is one of the best reasons to visit this area, but there are many others — including The World’s Smallest Museum (less than five minutes’ drive east), the challenging Picketpost Mountain hike off the Arizona Trail, and a section of Highway 60 designated as an official scenic byway as drivers continue east of Superior towards the city of Globe.

Looking for a bed-and-breakfast, motel or campground to stay overnight? Want to preview local restaurants before you visit the Arboretum and our neighboring town of Superior? Our local Chamber of Commerce has thorough listings; additional links below include nearby places to dock your RV, pitch a tent beneath starry skies, and even to browse photo galleries of Arboretum images.

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Superior Chamber of Commerce
Local menu restaurants guide and contact information for area motels.

World's Smallest Museum
Superior’s unabashed tourist trap has a colorful online presence — and there’s good food right next door at the Buckboard City Café

Gilbert Water Ranch and Riparian Preserve
About 45 minutes west of the Arboretum, the Gilbert Water Ranch and Riparian Preserve offers outdoor recreation and excellent trails to enjoy migratory and resident birds. Education programs about bats, insects, plants and astronomy are open to the public

Hike Picketpost Mountain
The Arizona Republic has a thorough article on file about hiking up to the summit of Picketpost Mountain, the dominant geographic feature which looms over the Arboretum. Follow the External Link to read more.

Gila-Pinal Scenic Byway Virtual Tour
Highway 60 proceeds up and through Queen Creek Canyon, just five miles East of the Arboretum's main gate. Take a virtual tour of the scenic drive — designated among official Arizona Scenic Byways.

World's Smallest Museum
Check out this fun website for Superior's unabashed tourist trap. Good food is right next door at the Buckboard City Cafe.

Superior Arts League
Local artists including Carolyn Gray — and galleries — are featured at this website.

Superior RV Park
RV travelers (campers, too) who are seeking a place to spend the night will appreciate knowing about this park just two miles due east of the Arboretum on highway 60. Call toll free (866) 689-5331 .

Tonto National Forest
Campsites are also available seven miles east of BTASP at the scenic Oak Flats Campground of the Tonto National Forest (and also at the Picketpost Trailhead).

Gold Canyon Golf Resort
Need a nearby hotel after your day at the arboretum? Gold Canyon Golf Resort is just 25 miles west of BTA and has 83 hillside casitas, many with private Jacuzzi room. Visit the website or call toll free (800) 624-6445.

Noftsger Hill Inn Bed-N-Breakfast
Guests will "sleep in class" and have breakfast in memorable style at the historic Noftsger Hill School Bed & Breakfast about 40 minutes east of the Arboretum in the historic mining community of Globe. To inquire about reservations call toll-free (877) 780-2479

Related Links

Take a 360° Tour of the Arboretum
The University of Arizona, one of the partners in operating Boyce Thompson Arboretum, also hosts a website about the park.

Central Arizona Butterfly Association
Coordinates guided walks at the Arboretum and other State Parks and butterfly hot spots around Arizona.

Tammy Knight Photo Gallery
Arboretum scenes and galleries including a cute page of July 2006 “egg, tadpole, toad” pictures by the Arboretum's own Groundskeeper Tammy Knight. Tammy offers a singular “insider's view” of the collections, trails and seasonal color here.

Kathy McClure Photo Gallery
Arizona State Parks Volunteer Kathy McClure of Queen Creek has lovely portraits of purple prickly pear cacti and other images. The artist was featured in our Visitor Center Arts gallery with a solo exhibit in February 2005.

Jason Sampson Photo Gallery
Former Arizona State Parks Volunteer Jason Sampson, now living in New Zealand, also has posted some photos. Worth a visit if you want an idea of what's to see around our trails and gardens.

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