Here Are The 7 Best Spots To See Bluebonnets This Season In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published April 18, 2018
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Spring is in full swing, and it’s arguably the best season of the year here in Texas for one reason and one alone: bluebonnets. These beautiful flowers are deeply rooted in our culture – so much so that it’s commonplace to pull over on the side of the highway and frolic through the fields to take family pictures. The only downside is how hit-or-miss they can be. Even areas that are usually teeming with our state flower can sometimes have a poor turnout the very next year, which can be incredibly disappointing when you’ve traveled hours to get there. Luckily, we’ve come to the rescue with a list of seven towns that promise a fruitful 2018 bluebonnet season.
This rustic little building has been coined "The Bluebonnet House" because the field surrounding it is a perfect breeding ground for our state flower. Located right off Highway 281, you won't want to miss catching a glimpse of this breathtaking scene!
Arguably the most famous bluebonnet trail in Texas, Willow City Loop never disappoints. This road has one of the highest concentrations of bluebonnets in the state, and they extend into the distance as far as the eye can see. To get here from Fredericksburg, just head north on State Route 16 for ~13 miles until you reach Willow City, and then go east on Ranch Road 1323 for three miles until you see the sign for Willow City Loop.
This tiny Texas town has more to offer than Blue Bell (although even if it didn't, we'd be completely okay with that.) This red barn has become a poster scene for springtime in Central Texas because its grounds are absolutely bursting with vibrant blues every single year.
Ennis has been dubbed "The Official Bluebonnet City of Texas," and it attracts thousands of visitors each spring. The town even hosts a Bluebonnet Festival with tour guides, photography tips, and its very own app with maps of all the trails. It's the 16th most pinned place in the entire world, believe it or not. Plus, can you think of anything more Texan than a longhorns grazing in a wildflower field?
This is Muleshoe Bend, the best and most photographed place for bluebonnets in Spicewood. This season promises to be a great one due to the immense amounts of rain the region received last year, which allowed the seeds to become saturated with water and germinate. We can't wait to get out there and see for ourselves!
There are tons of opportunities to see wildflowers in the Capital City, but one of the best is Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, the official state botanical garden and arboretum. It typically has a great turnout each year, and it'll save you the time (and gas) that it would take to drive around the whole city on a bluebonnet quest.
Have you been bluebonnet-hunting in any of these towns? Where else in Texas has a high concentration of our state flower?
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