The Incredible Flower Road Trip Through North Carolina Is The Ultimate Spring Adventure

A flower road trip in North Carolina might be better than any remedy we can conjure to clear the mental clutter hanging on so tightly. The joy of opening the car windows, letting the wind blow your tresses (if you have some), and taking in that sweet fragrance of spring’s best performance is our reward for sustaining the winter. Here’s a look at some of the prettiest flower stops within about 100 miles.

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Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, USA

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The Spectacular Tulip Bloom is among the Horticulture Center, Welcome Center, and lovely garden space on this beautiful landscape. The daffodils alone offer more than 10,000 varieties!

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High Point University, 1 N University Pkwy, High Point, NC 27268, USA

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You'll find these lovely plants and more at the picturesque gardens on the Highpoint University Campus. The Dogwood Grove elegantly displays our state flower along with many other gorgeous blooms, such as cherry trees, tulips, and buttercups. Enjoy other gardens, including the ever-interesting Topiary Fusion Garden and the Mark and Julie Phillips Sculpture Garden.

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North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

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This elegant property, on the University of North Carolina campus, is unique as it showcases many plant species found nowhere else in the world. Explore 1,100 acres of garden and conservation areas, walk three miles of nature trails, and keep apprised of events taking place, especially at the charming Forest Theatre.

Rose Garden, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

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Sitting behind the Raleigh Little Theatre, this cherished rose garden is a calming space full of colorful blooms. The grounds include 60 rose beds. We soak up the peace it brings, even during the colder months when other plants, flowers, and trees are on display.

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Flowers Field brings vibrant daffodils that look stunning against the city outline. See these beauties on 11 acres of open lawn along a section of the 308-acre park perfect for walking dogs and picnicking.

JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA

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On 10 gorgeous acres, at NC State University, you'll find 6,700 species to explore. The many gardens include a Japanese Garden, a Monocot Garden, and a White Garden.

We hope you take this flower road trip in North Carolina. Have you visited some of these lovely gardens before? What are some of your favorite flower road trips? Please share in the comments below.

Discover more about flowers and other wildlife on the North Carolina Wildlife Federation website. And consider purchasing the “National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Southeastern States,” a handy book that includes information on the area’s best parks, hiking trails, and other lovely outdoor spaces.