Updated July 2021
Our state flower of Texas is in bloom right now all over the state! These stunning flowers can be found in fields, off highways, in public gardens….explore the below for some of the best spots nearby to spot them! But don't pick them
ENNIS
Ennis is home to the “Official Texas Bluebonnet Trail” where you can drive through over 40 miles of bluebonnet scenery! And from April 16-18, there’s even a festival with vendors, live music, and more!
THE HILL COUNTRY
If you’re heading out to Fredericksburg, New Braunfels or the surrounding areas, get your cameras ready! Wild Seed Farms, LBJ State Park, HWY 281 in Marble Falls, Willow City Loop, Llano, Brenham, Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area in Spicewood, Burnet and Blanco State Park are just a few spots to catch the flowers.
FORT WORTH
Head to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Tandy Hills Natural Area or the Fort Worth Nature Center to see bluebonnets!
AUSTIN
If in the Austin area, stop by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center!
OTHER SPOTS IN DALLAS
- George W Bush Presidential Library at SMU
- Bluebonnet Trail Greenbelt in Plano
- Mt Zion Cemetery in Frisco
- Cedar Hill
OTHER SPOTS IN TEXAS
- Poteet
- Washington County
- Terlingua
photo courtesy of Delaney Van on Unsplash