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Believe it or not, cacti are actually a beautiful spectacle like many other of Mother Nature's budding plant-life, and the Botanical Cactus Gardens located right outside of the Ethel M Chocolate Factory will give you the opportunity to appreciate such beauty. This outdoor walk is a great look at the forgotten beauty of indigenous desert plants.Parking and Public Transportation at the Botanical Cactus GardensParking at the Botanical Cactus Gardens is located directly on site. During busier times, parking can overflow to other lots located within the same industrial complex.Best and worst times to go to the Botanical Cactus GardensBeing in Las Vegas, travelers may want to avoid traversing the gardens' grounds during the day during the months of June through early September. October, November, and December provide the most comfortable opportunities to walk the gardens.Admission to the Botanical Cactus GardensThere is no admission fee to enter the Botanical Cactus Gardens and guests can walk right in with no wait.Must see and do at the Botanical Cactus GardensRight next to the gardens is the Ethel M Chocolate Factory, where curious minds can see the processes behind making chocolate. Otherwise, simply walking the grounds and reading up on Las Vegas' local plant life is the allure of the gardens.Other places to visit near the Botanical Cactus GardensThe gardens are a short drive away from Sunset Park, which is equipped with a large lake suited for fishing. Trails, volleyball nets, and plenty of seating areas make it easy to lose track of time in this beautiful park.Insider tip for visiting the Botanical Cactus GardensDecember is one of the best months to visit the gardens, not just due to weather, but because the entire place is lit up with thousands upon thousands of Christmas lights. Children can visit Santa while adults enjoy the serenity that the mass of glowing lights and a hot chocolate provides.Author's bio: Mark LoProto is a Vegas local and freelance writer with expertise in Las Vegas nightlife , entertainment, and video gaming. He is a contributing writer to the Top 10 Archive YouTube channel and creative mind behind the I Am The Gamer's Ghost YouTube channel. He can be found on Twitter and Facebook.

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