Best Small Towns To See Wildflowers In Texas

Where are all the wildflowers in Texas? We will help you find them.

Our wildflower season is short, so make the best of your time. From Ennis to Brehnam in East Texas to all the small towns in the Texas Hill Country and everywhere else, take your pick with these best small towns to see wildflowers in Texas from mid to late March to April, which is peak season.

Takeaways:

• Embark on a scenic road trip to Ennis, Texas, in late March to May to witness the stunning bluebonnets in bloom.
• Chappell Hill & Brenham is a hidden gem for wildflower lovers, offering bluebonnet views along Route 290 from early March to May.
• In April, visit Castroville, another one of the best small towns in Texas, to see red poppies and get your photo in the field.

Best Small Towns To See Wildflowers In Texas

Texas is known for its vast size, rich history, diverse landscapes, fantastic barbecue, and scenic views in spring. Thanks to all its abundance of wildflowers growing wild everywhere you turn, spring road trips in Texas are all the better. On the road, expect a stunning floral of vivid yellows, blues, reds, and pinks.

From mid-March to the end of May, wildflowers attract visitors to the state. The wildflower season, spring break, and spring itself mark the ideal time of year to enjoy scenic road trips through charming small towns in Texas. You can learn about the area’s rich history while enjoying vibrant hues of blooming flowers.

Best Small Towns To See Wildflowers In Texas

Where is the best place to go for wildflowers in Texas?

While Texas has many fantastic places to see spring blooms, small towns may be ideal for those eager to take in the most spectacular wildflower show without the crowds. Not only are these scenic small towns in Texas popular spring destinations between March and May, but they also add more excitement to a trip.

Ennis, TX

The Official Bluebonnet City of Texas

The state legislature deemed Ennis the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas in 1997. April is the best time to visit Ennis to see the blooming wildflowers and attend the annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival. The festival occurs during the second or third week of April and is an excellent opportunity to enjoy spring festivities and food.

The wildflower peak in Ennis is usually in the third week of April.

State Highway 31 from Corsicana to Athens is an incredible scenic drive through the countryside, where you can admire pink evening primroses and wild indigo. The Ennis Garden Club maintains a 40-mile official Texas Bluebonnet Trail. Before you go, download the wildflower trail map from the Bluebonnet Trail’s website or pick it up at the Ennis Visitor Center.

The town of Ennis has more to offer, such as unique shops, fantastic cuisine, and a rich history.

Chappell Hill, TX

Bluebonnet Festival of Texas

If you haven’t heard of Chappell Hill, then I’m sure you’ve heard of the town of Brenham. Its well-known Blue Bell Creameries and Bluebonnet vistas have put this town on a must-visit list. But don’t overlook Chappell Hill because that’s where the highly anticipated Bluebonnet Festival is held.

Washington County is actually one of the most scenic road trips to see Texas bluebonnets. Springtime colors inundate farm roads through Brenham, Chappell Hill, Washington, Independence, and Burton from early March to early May.

Each small town offers a variety of attractions, activities, and experiences that can make the trip unforgettable. Explore wineries and pubs, walk through the bustling downtowns, and don’t forget to swing by the Blue Bell Creameries visitor center to get a glimpse of what the ice cream containers looked like when you were young. It’s a great place to reminisce about the good old days.

Georgetown, TX

Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas

 If you like red, you’re in for a treat with a million red poppies growing all over town. Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival is in April. Best time to go!!

Castroville, TX

The Little Alsace of Texas

The charm of this town and the European architecture is a must-visit gem, but in spring is when the red poppies pop. The above photo shows a sign about the Poppy House. That photo was taken in January, but the entire yard will be filled with red poppies in mid-March to mid-April. The owner opens up his property for photography (with a fee). Call 210-627-1298 for more information. Also, you can see poppies spring up around the Steinbach Haus Visiting Center, which is free to tour inside.

I was actually just in Castroville in January (when I took that photo), and you’ve got to see where I stayed. Check it out – The Best of Castroville + A Cozy Cabin.

 

Stonewall, Johnson City, Hye

Hwy 290, aka Wine Road

From late March through April, capture stunning photos of bluebonnets and other wildflowers along Highway 290, aka Wine Road.

Fredericksburg

Wine Country

Whatever time of year tourists visit Fredericksburg, Wildseed Farms, the nation’s largest operating wildflower farm just outside the town, is almost always in bloom. And now they have a winery.

Cuero, TX

Wildflower Capital of Texas

Cuero, TX, is the heart of South Texas. In April, maps for wildflower viewing are available at the Chamber of Commerce. The city is also on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, so bring your binoculars.

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