Voting Open until 12 Noon EDT on March 10, 2025
Tucson, AZ (February 11, 2025) —Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) is proud to announce its nomination in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Botanical Garden. Individuals (18 and older) have the opportunity to cast their votes daily throughout the contest period, which concludes on Monday, March 10 at noon EDT (9 am MST). The 10 winning gardens will be revealed on Wednesday, March 19. Votes can be submitted at: https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/45287/
Nominees are selected by a panel of experts, including editors from USA TODAY, 10Best.com, and a panel of experts.
Tucson Botanical Gardens is among the 20 outstanding nominees in the Best Botanical Gardens category. For more information visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/about-usa-today-10best-readers-choice-awards/.
Michelle Conklin, President and CEO, states, “We were thrilled and honored to be ranked #4 in 2023 and 2024. To receive this recognition once again from a distinguished national panel is a powerful testament to Tucson Botanical Gardens' enduring reputation as a ‘big garden on a small footprint.’ This accolade highlights not only our garden’s unique beauty but also the vibrant spirit of Tucson itself. We are deeply grateful for this national recognition and extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who support us with their votes.”
Located on the historic Porter family property site in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, Tucson Botanical Gardens is a lush oasis set on nearly six acres. More than 7,000 plant species are displayed in over twenty curated garden spaces, including a world-class collection of cacti, grasses, flowers, and mature trees. Gardens include Cacti and Succulents of the World, Nuestro Jardín - a traditional Mexican-American neighborhood garden - Children’s Discovery Garden, and many more that showcase the diversity of plants that can thrive in the Sonoran Desert. The Great Garden Express is a G-scale model railway set in an Arizona, Sky Island-inspired landscape, and the Gardens is home to the only tropical butterfly pavilion in Southern Arizona, open October - May. Tucson Botanical Gardens offers rotating art displays, community classes, events, and international exhibits. The café at Edna’s Eatery by Charly’s Grill serves a seasonal menu
daily. Event services are available for groups, weddings, and social gatherings.
The Tucson Botanical Gardens is at 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712. Learn more and purchase tickets at http://www.TucsonBotanical.org.