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Ethel M Chocolates Botanical Cactus Garden

Free self-guided tour through 350+ cacti species, plus the chocolate factory store. Year-round but magical in December.

The Ethel M Chocolates factory and cactus garden is a wonderful free activity. The 2.5-acre botanical cactus garden features 350+ species of cacti, all beautifully landscaped and labeled.

In December, it becomes a holiday light show with 500,000+ lights.

Pro Tips

Come early in December to avoid crowds on weekends.

Best Time to Visit

December for holiday lights (5:30–10 PM). Spring for full bloom.

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Visit Info

2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89014

Store: Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–5 PM. Garden open daily.

Free

All ages

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