The Incredible Flower Road Trip Through Utah Is The Ultimate Spring Adventure
By Courtnie Erickson|Published April 17, 2024
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Courtnie Erickson
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
There is nothing quite like the spring in Utah. The warm weather, green buds appearing on the trees, and flowers are always welcome after the long winters. Fortunately, there are places in the state where you can enjoy springtime flowers from hiking trails to professionally landscaped gardens. For the perfect day trip, we’ve put together this short-and-sweet flower road trip through Utah. It’s the ultimate spring adventure.
This road trip begins in Orem and ends in Salt Lake City. Our itinerary includes five stops but you can easily add or subtract destinations as you’d like. Use this interactive map to customize the road trip to best match your needs.
Located on Sandhill Road, Nielsen’s Grove is one of the oldest parks in Utah, dating back to the 1880s. While there are remarkable features to admire like a pond, fountain, and historic structures, in the spring, you’ll find a garden area with thousands of flowers.
Alpine City’s Lambert Park is the next stop on our spring road trip. This park is a remarkable 255 acres and home to trails, a pavilion, and even camping spots. However, in the spring, it is best known for its incredible poppies. There is a short hike to view the Alpine Poppy Field so come prepared for a little extra work.
Probably the most well-known place to view flowers in Utah is the annual Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. Located in Ashton Gardens, this festival is where you can view more than 750,000 spring flowers. Keep in mind that the festival is only a few weeks long so you’ll want to plan your visit accordingly.
Albion Basin is home to some of the most gorgeous wildflowers in the state. Plus, there are multiple trails to fully immerse yourself in their beauty including our favorites: Albion Meadow Trail and the Cecret Lake Interpretive Trail.
5. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Salt Lake City
Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
Located in the foothills of SLC, you will find this gorgeous botanical garden. Walk among all types of flora and fauna and enjoy the sea of colors surrounding you. Red Butte Garden hosts multiple events for even more time spent among the flowers.
What other destinations would you add to this flower road trip in Utah? Let us know in the comments. And before you hit the road, make sure to check out our ultimate road trip packing list.
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