Find roses among thorns: In point of fact, they're not roses at all, but the plants at Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden still put on a show for Mother's Day.
Take break from the dry in the misty, lushly planted Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and picnic under the palo verdes. Or catch the special ay concert and luncheon featuring classical guitar ace Estéban. And for kids, the zoo is right next door. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, Ariz.; 480/941-1217
Rose-a-palooza: How can Mom go wrong with more than 7,000 roses to smell? Portland's International Rose Test Garden has more varieties than you can shake a stick at, plus a wide array of activities for the whole family in the little piece of rose-heaven that is Washington Park.
Don't miss the lovely Shakespeare Garden within the garden. Free. 400 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, Ore.; 503/823-3636.
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