It was my first time out to Phoenix, and I only had a few hours to spare before heading out to the wedding I was going to, so I decided to go out to the Desert Botanical Garden.\n\nAs you entered they had a few of the Chuhily glass pieces, which are beautiful and are lit once evening starts to fall. I was also pleased that they offered a student discount with a valid ID. The staff were also very friendly and willing to help and direct you. The plant life was brilliant;  I'm still amazed at the size of the saguaro cacti. Additionally I saw some roadrunners, quail, and other birds.\n\nWhen I went they also had the Monarch Butterfly exhibit, which I visited. There were plently of butterflies to see and take pictures of. Overall, I thought it was worth the money and few hours I spent there.