Life seems so much brighter during the warmer months, doesn’t it? Very little can compare to the natural beauty of colorful flowers and birds singing early in the morning. How can we be in a bad mood when we stop to smell the flowers as the birds serenade us? Drink in the beauty of the season when you embark on this road trip to these flower fields in Missouri.

Here are the Google Maps directions for this wildflower road trip in Missouri.

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Bags all packed? Car gassed up? Tunes at the ready? Great! All you need to do now is hit the highway on this road trip that will take you to five beautiful flower fields in Missouri. You can follow the road trip as it's outlined. Or, you can change it up a bit to meet your own needs, timeline, and interests. Ready? Let's hit the road! Don't forget to print out the Google Map directions.

1. Long Row Lavender Farm and Boutique – Wright City

Long Row Lavender, 26549 S Stracks Church Rd, Wright City, MO 63390, USA
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Let's start at Long Row Lavender Farm. Known for its calming effects, lavender also happens to be spectacularly beautiful. Stroll through the rows of blossoming lavender fields at this enchanting 15-acre farm in Wright City. If you visit during August, you'll be treated to views of golden sunflowers, too. The farm regularly hosts workshops in the spring and in the summer, making this a prime destination for visiting more than once each season. The flower farm in Missouri is open annually from March through December.

Address: 26549 South Stracks Church Road, Wright City, MO, 63390

2. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area – St. Louis

Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, 801 Strodtman Rd, St. Louis, MO 63138, USA
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Sunflowers just brighten the whole season. Our next stop takes us to Columbia Bottoms Conservation Area, which boasts a magnificent sunflower field, typically during July's first two weeks, that will take your breath away. While you're at the conservation area, embark on one of the 15 miles of trails. Trails allow hikers, horseback riders, and bikers. This is, hands down, one of the best flower fields in Missouri.

Address: 801 Strodtman Road, St. Louis, MO, 63138

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3. Mastodon State Historic Site – Imperial

Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J Becker Dr, Imperial, MO 63052, USA
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Off we go to Mastodon State Historic Site, home to a sensational garden of wildflowers. Start your journey at the Callison Memorial Bird Sanctuary, where you'll find the wildflower garden and some of the prettiest spring flowers in Missouri. Relax as you watch the birds land on the flowers, and take some time to admire the colorful flowers as butterflies mill about. Hungry? Bring a picnic lunch; spread out at a picnic table, and admire the view.

Address: 1050 Charles J, Becker Drive, Imperial, MO, 63052

4. Shaw Nature Reserve – Gray Summit

Shaw Nature Reserve, 307 Pinetum Loop Rd, Gray Summit, MO 63039, USA
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We're chugging right along as we arrive at Shaw Nature Reserve. Wear your hiking shoes for your journey along the Wildflower Trail. The easy trail, which spans less than a mile, will give you a close-up look at such vibrant flowers as tulips and daffodils. If you're up for it, head out on the Overlook Trail, where you'll enjoy sweeping views of the nature reserve from a bluff.

Address: 307 Pinetum Loop Road, Gray Summit, MO, 63039

5. Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park – Wildwood

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Dr, Wildwood, MO 63005, USA
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Our final stop brings us to Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, where you can hike past some of the most beautiful spring flowers in Missouri. The easy 2.2-mile loop Dogwood Trail earns an easy rating. You'll only need about an hour to follow this pretty path, and you might even want to bring a picnic along. The Missouri park also has a playground for the kiddos.

If you’ve been looking for the best flower fields near me, you’ve just found five of them! Do you have a favorite flower field in Missouri? Tell us about it in the comments! If you’re on the hunt for more fun road trips, head out on this road trip that will take you to the seven natural wonders in Missouri.

Before you hit the highway, make sure you have everything you need. Check out the road trip essential packing list by OIYS to make sure you don’t forget anything.

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What are some of the best spring hikes in Missouri?

Some of the best hikes lead to spring flowers in Missouri. Whether you want to stop to smell the wildflowers or chase waterfalls, here are some of the best hikes in Missouri:

  • The .08-mile Castle Trail at Ha Ha Tonka State Park leads to castle ruins and is ideal for everyone. It’s wheelchair accessible, dog-friendly, and easy for the little ones.
  • The 2.6-mile White Tail Trail meanders through Parkville Nature Sanctuary. Scoring an easy rating, this pretty path passes waterfalls and brooks. Bring the kiddos along, but the pups have to stay at home. Dogs are not allowed in the nature sanctuary.
  • Explore St. Louis’ famed Forest Park on the 1.1-mile Picnic Island Loop Trail. The dog and kid-friendly trail features a suspension bridge, a fountain, and local wildlife, including quacking ducks.
  • Stroll through sandstone canyons and past waterfalls on the 3.9-mile Sandstone Canyon Trail that snags a moderate rating. The natural beauty is well worth the challenges that may include mud and downed trees.

Don’t forget to check out more of the best things to do in Missouri in spring.

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