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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.

Let the fun begin! Bring the family to Castles N' Coasters, where knights and princesses can ride roller coasters, splash around on the water rides, and play miniature golf. The rides and attractions here are only tame. On one wild ride, you'll also find the Desert Storm coaster, with vertical drops, flips, and spins. Castles N Coasters has thrill-seeking attractions to fit everyone's interest, including getting a little wet on Splashdown, flying to great heights, and instantly falling on Sky Diver. Family fun since 1977, Castles N Coasters is your destination for FUN.

Fan of Broadway productions in an intimate setting? Then Chandler Center for the Arts is the perfect theater for you. This entertainment venue specializes in bringing top-name performers to the stage, particularly jazz and adult contemporary musicians. One of the most impressive aspects of Chandler Center for the Arts is its three dynamic performance spaces, the 1500-seat Main Stage, the 350-seat Hal Bogle Theatre, and the 250-seat Recital Hall. In addition, the center boasts two extensive art galleries, The Gallery at CCA and Vision Gallery, which showcase the work of today’s most engaging, enlightening, and relevant artists.