Superior Attractions
The old mining town of Superior dates back to 1875, when Aaron Mason discovered silver in what eventually became the Silver King Mine. The town lies to the west of scenic Queen Creek Canyon. It was featured in the 1997 Oliver Stone film "U-Turn".
Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum
Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum is Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden, founded by mining magnate Colonel William Boyce in the 1920's.
All values are in United States Dollars
Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum
37615 Highway 60
Superior, AZ 85273
United States
37615 Highway 60
Superior, AZ 85273
United States
Phone 1 (520) 689-2811
Fax 1 (520) 689-5858
Hours
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
September 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Annual pass or membership | $ 45.00 |
| Adult | $ 7.50 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Magma Copper Mine
The Magma Copper Mine in Superior has a shaft nearly 5,000 feet deep. The warm rock formation created a need that brought about the first air-conditioned mine in North America, improving health and safety factors in mine operations and making deeper excavation possible.
Pinal City
The ghost town of Pinal City was once the mill town for the Silver Creek Mine, located along Queen Creek. A few grave markers and wagon ruts are all that remain today.
