The Incredible Flower Road Trip Through Ohio Is The Ultimate Spring Adventure
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Sarah McCosham
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Nothing says “spring” like flowers. Whether you’re into impeccably pruned gardens or fields of untamed wildflowers, these colorful harbingers of spring are undeniably captivating. If you, too, find yourself taken by these bright blooms, you’ll want to check out this flower road trip through Ohio!
Mt. Airy Arboretum - Cincinnati
Mt. Airy Arboretum, 5190 Arboretum Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45223, USA
Starting in Cincinnati and working our way clockwise around the state, Mt. Airy Arboretum is a glorious treasure that often falls under the radar of even locals! I love this arboretum for its rolling hills and simplicity; while the trees are the focal point, in the spring the grounds of Mt. Airy Arboretum are blanketed in so many white wildflowers, it almost looks like snow!
Cox Arboretum MetroPark - Dayton
Cox Arboretum MetroPark, 6733 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449, USA
Dayton is best-known for aviation, this mid-sized city is home to some of the best metroparks in Ohio! Cox Arboretum is certainly one of them; in the spring you'll find rows and rows of impeccably pruned flora that's a technical dream-come-true.
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Possum Creek MetroPark - Dayton
Possum Creek MetroPark, 4790 Frytown Rd, Dayton, OH 45417, USA
Another Dayton treasure, Possum Creek MetroPark is a nature lover's happy place! Full of pollinator-friendly plants (and butterflies!), this is a wonderful *and* family friendly place to enjoy flowers in Ohio.
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Detour: Lima Japanese Gardens
Lima Sister Cities Accs. Japanese Garden L.S.C.A., 202 W Eureka St, Lima, OH 45804, USA
Tucked away in little Lima, Ohio, you'll find a beautiful Japanese Garden c/o the Lima Sister Cities. This glorious garden is located in Lima on the south side of the Ottawa River Corridor bike path between Elizabeth and West Streets, a waterfront spot perfect for cherry blossoms to thrive!
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Toledo Botanical Garden - Toledo
Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo, OH 43615, USA
One of our favorite hidden gem botanical gardens in Ohio, the Toledo Botanical Garden is 60 acres flush with native flora and fauna. Despite its small size, you'll find yourself immersed in gardens and plant collections galore, and its urban garden is an amazing asset to the Greater Toledo community.
Brookside Reservation - Cleveland
Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation, 3900 John Nagy Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44144, USA
Of all the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks, Brookside Reservation might be our favorite to visit in the spring. The 160-acre park boasts what's perhaps the best cherry blossom grove in Ohio, and each spring, folks come from far and wide to experience these beauteous blooms in person.
The Dawes Arboretum - Newark
The Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH 43056, USA
Just outside of Ohio's capital city, The Dawes Arboretum is a real-life urban oasis. Located in Newark, The Dawes Arboretum features stunning gardens, nature trails, and whimsical sculptures, a trio of features that truly come vibrantly alive in the springtime.
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve - Rockbridge
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve, 24858 Big Pine Rd, Rockbridge, OH 43149, USA
The Hocking Hills region is known for caves and waterfalls, but did you know wildflowers also thrive here? Old Man's Cave is a popular spot for wildflowers, but I prefer Conkles Hollow, which is generally less crowded and home to some of Ohio's most marvelous native species!
Our flower road trip through Ohio might just be the perfect spring adventure. If you’re looking for more ways to embrace the season, consider a mini getaway at one of these Ohio Airbnbs!
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