Take This Road Trip To The 6 Most Eye-Popping Tulip Fields In Washington
By Sherri Adams|Published February 21, 2023
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Sherri Adams
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Sherri Adams is a writer, photographer, and travel enthusiast from the Pacific Northwest. She has always been passionate about writing and the opportunities for connection through the written word. When she’s not writing, you can often find her at the seashore with her toes in the sand and her nose in a book.
Spring is in the air in the Evergreen State and we couldn’t be happier. Days are growing longer and warmer, and the landscape will soon come alive with a rainbow of vibrantly colored flowers that signal the start of a new season. Spring bulbs that have been hiding all winter long burst forth in vivid shades of red, yellow, purple, and pink. Nothing says spring like the seasonal hues of tulips in bloom, and Washington is home to some of the most beautiful tulip fields in the country. If you’d like to experience the glorious views of a tulip field in full bloom but don’t know where to start, you’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of the six most eye-popping tulip fields in Washington and this is one colorful road trip you don’t want to miss.
Pack some snacks and dress for the weather as we lead you on an enchanting journey of beauty and color.
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This Tulip Road Trip will take just over two hours but you'll want to figure in plenty of time to step out and enjoy the fields.
This year-round farm offers family-friendly seasonal activities, including a Fall Festival and Sunflower Days. But if you come to the farm in springtime, you're in for a real treat. The Maris Farms annual Baby Animals & Blooms Days celebrates the arrival of spring with adorable baby farm animals and gorgeous spring flowers in bloom. Maris is one of the few farms that allow you to bring your well-behaved dog with you to the tulip fields, but do be a courteous visitor and clean up after your furry friends.
Knutson Farms is an urban working farm and event space that specializes in maker's markets and kid-friendly community events. Meticulously kept grounds and fun backdrops make Knutson Farms the ideal location to take family photos while the tulips are in bloom.
Probably the most well-known tulip field in Skagit Valley, Roozengaarde boasts vibrant fields of color as far as the eye can see. Established in 1985, Roozengaarde covers over 1000 acres of Skagit County in colorful tulips, daffodils, and irises. Take home fresh-cut flowers or purchase bulbs to grow at home. Roozengaarde's selection is unmatched.
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5. Skagit Tulip Farm - Mount Vernon
Skagit Tulip Farm, 14504-14744 McLean Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA
Park on the side of McLean Road to access the Skagit Tulip Farm and enjoy rows and rows of spring color. Purchase tulips by the bunch and experience the quiet beauty of this lesser-known farm.
6. Tulip Town - Mount Vernon
Tulip Town, 15002 Bradshaw Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA
Tulip Town ranks right up there with Roozengaarde in terms of popularity and beauty. Weekends bring the biggest crowds but the fields are vast with lots of room to explore.
If you’re looking for a spring getaway with fields of natural beauty, you’ll love our Tulip Field Road Trip. Be sure to check farm websites for current hours, rates, and online booking information, and don’t forget your camera! For another fun, Washington excursion, hop in the car and check out this Record Store Road Trip.
Have you visited any of the tulip fields we mentioned? What did you think? Let us know in the comments.
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